"Dear Rick, Frank, Jose & Family, Mary was a Great Friend to so many Newport Folks, I will always remember Mary's Huge Heart and Great Smile. Respectfully, Russell Allen"
In loving memory of
Maria Lombard Salas
April 21, 1921 - August 27, 2007
Maria ?Mary? Lombard Salas Middletown, RI ? Maria ?Mary? Lombard Salas, 86, of 74 Third Beach Road, Middletown, RI, died Monday, August 27, 2007, at the Newport Hospital, Newport, RI. She was the wife of the late Francisco Sablan Salas. Born in Newport, RI, on April 21, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Ofemia DoCoute Lombard.Mary worked along side her husband Salas for many years in the families? restaurant Salas?, she retired in 2003 but remained active and involved. She was a member of the FOPA in Newport and was on the planning committee for the Newport Police Parade. She was honored as Grand Marshall of the St. Patrick?s Day Parade. Mary volunteered at the Maher Center and donated much of her time to many charities in Newport and Aquidneck Island. She is survived by her three sons Francisco Sablan Salas Jr. and his wife Sally of Newport, RI, Enrique Sablan Salas of Manhatten, NY, and Jose Sablan Salas of Middletown, RI, a sister Dorothy Farrell of Middletown, RI, four grandchildren Damion Salas, Tonya Mello, Maren Salas all of Newport, RI, and Paul Salas of Middletown, RI, and two great grandchildren Luke Mello and Haley Mello both of Newport, RI. She also leaves numerous loving nieces, nephews and close friends. Her funeral will be held on Friday, August 31, 2007, at 8:00 a.m. from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:00 a.m. in St. Mary?s Church, Spring Street Newport, RI.Burial will be in Newport Memorial Park in Middletown.Calling hours will be held Thursday, August 30, 2007, from 2-4 and 7-9 in the Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to James L. Maher Center PO Box 4390 Middletown, RI 02840.
Tributes
"to the family of mary salas i am so sorry for your lost she was so good to angelica mary was very goodheart and kind she will be sadly miss carol & family"
"our condolences and prayers go out to your families. Although we are oceans apart,Our newport family will always be in our hearts. we will always cherish our childhood days while living there. Auntie Mary was like a mother to us and made us felt like at home.God bless you All."
"Condolences to my Salas Family in Rhode Island. We all have suffered a great loss, but this is not the end but only the beginning to a much better place. We have the comfort knowing that she is not suffering and at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will never forget you all. Love, Tonit"
"Dear Rick, Frank, Jose and family, Your mother was one of a kind. Her generosity to others was outstanding. She helped so many people financially, who couldn't do it on their own. She and your Dad were the foundation for the fishermen. I remember the large fruit baskets when I was ill, and the bottles of wine during Christmas, and I was only an employee of an establishment they did business. They also made sure that each employee of that establishment got a gift during the Holiday. Sincere condolences. I pray for your peace and comfort during this difficult time. Norma Anthony"
"I am the son the the late benjamin c mcbride jr. and roberta a. wilson mcbride. my mom worked at the tropical and my dad a navy man lived at the bar. many thanks to mary and her family . many a times the salas family helped ours when i was growing up. blessings to you and all your family."
"we still remember the time auntie, uncle and Joe visited us in Hawaii back in the 70s. How we treasure those moments. our condolences and prayes to the family"
"Frank,Sally and Family, I remember when my dad was stationed in Newport in 1955 and our family moved to the "Anchorage". Many nights he would go to the bar under the restauranteand enjoy a few drinks and conversation. Many years later Mary found out who my dad was and many times when Ollie and I and the girls ate at the restaurante she would come over and sit and chat with us often remembering old times with Carl aka Skeets. Times like this are when I wish we did not live so far away but want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. Caren and Ollie and family"
"I was saddened to learn about the lost of your mother,sister and friend.My thought and prayers are with you."
"To the Salas family, My memories of Mary go back many years to the days when Adelson's was still on Thames St. Mary always had a smile on her face and always left us at Adelson's with smiling faces as well. Mary and her sister Dorothy are two of Newport's finast,and I am just sorry that I am not there to pay my respects in person. She was a great lady and will never be forgotten by those of us who were lucky enough to have known her. You are all in my thoughts and in my prayers. Sheila Daniels Somerford"
"Jose, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I will remember you all in my prayers. Gail"
"To the Salas family... She will be greatly missed. Aunt Mary has done so much in her lifetime. She's everyone's aunt and everyone's friend. She lived a great life!! We extent our deepest sympathy and condolence."
"iI am deeply sorry at the loss of Maria.I was born and rsised in Newport and ate at the Tropical often with my mom and dad Bob&AnnCalcuutt.Maria will be missed by everyone.Again my deepest condolances.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you."
"To my wonderful loving Salas family: The Salas' from Newport, R.I. will always have a special place in my heart. It was always my dream to be married in Newport,where i hold very special memories of my childhood, running around with jose, billy & ricky. naturally Aunt Mary made it happen, as usual. my husband & i were able to get married back in August 2002, despite the short notice given to aunt mary. she has always been there for the perez' from guam and i'm sure alot of people share this very special sentiment also. it is because of aunt mary and her loving family that i have this special place in my heart for newport, rhode island. all the loving cherished moments of childhood in newport. thank you so very much my Salas' family for these very special memories that will never be forgotten. lotsa love to aunt dottie and her family too. our prayers are with you all. si yu'us ma'ase and adios! from lawrence & vivian perez-quichocho. ipan, talofofo guam august 31, 2007"
"jose very sorry for your loss, dougs brother tony"
"Frank, Sally, Ricky, Jose, I am sorry for your loss. Your mom was an important part of not just my life growing up, but so many others. She will be missed dearly, and will be in my prayers. Andy Liss"
"Dear Salas family and Aunt Dottie, My respects and prayers to all of you in the loss of Aunt Mary. May God bless you and keep you during this diffcult time."
"Dear Salas Family, I was so surprised and saddened when I heard of Mary's passing. I would be surprised when I saw her helping at the numerous church feasts on the Island, and running the show like she did her business. One of the funniest things I remember was when she let Rick borrow her new car, and he asked my father and Uncle John if he could park it on Broadway, in front of the store so nothing would happen to it. Just before we were ready to close there had been an accident on Broadway in front of the store, Rick ran out to the front to make sure it wasn't his mother's car, it was fine. But then it happened, someone was rubber necking, hit the lamp post which in turn fell across the top of Mary's car, crushing it. I think it was the Officer that went with Rick to explain it to his mother. It's little stories like this that helped to make Mary the character she was and will always be a big part of your memeories of her and her family. May it comfort you to know, that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Diane Raposa-Gadbaw Crest Farm"
"Frank, Sally, Dorothy, Ricky, and Jose. Mary was the best. She was a friend,and an employer to me. I will miss her. Michael T. Farrell"
"Jose and Family, May God bless and comfort you during this hard time."
"To The Salas Family: Our condolences to your family. Aunt Mary is a very special person and a mother to everyone. She is a very unique person with her own special personality. Frank, Ricky and Jose our special closeness with our family ties does not end here. Aunt Mary is in a peaceful place. Aunt Dottie and family you have done a great job in taking care and being with your sister and you know that she is not suffering. God will give all of you peace in your heart to let you know that everything is okay. God loves each one of you and my family loves you all very much."
"To The Salas Family, I worked next store at the Bay Club for a dozen years and during that time I was lucky to get to know Mary a little bit. She was a wonderful person who always treated everyone around her fairly. She will truly be missed and always be remembered fondly. Everyone related to her has the right be proud of her noble legacy. She was certainly one of Newport's finest citizens. God Bless You Always Mary!"
"To the Salas Family,Dorothy Farrell and the Aguons,I was saddened hearing of the loss of Mary.She was such a nice lady, with a great laugh. I spent alot of mornings with her in her office chatting while waiting for Juan to finish the Lasagna. May she rest in peace!"
"Maren....I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories of your grandmother see you through this difficult time."
"Our Condolences to Frank,Rick,Jose and Nana Dottie, Aunt Mary will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity and wonderful sense of humor. She could always manage to bring a smile to your face even in the saddest of times. She was a one of a kind, and for those memories we will always treasure. She is out of her sufferring now and has moved on to a better place. We hope those left behind will be comforted by the many happy memories spent with this wonderful lady. We are very blessed to have shared such wonderful memories with her. With our love: The Farrell Family Carol,William, Lauren and Shannon"
"I will forever remember and miss Aunt Mary. She has always and will always be dear and close to my heart. Our love and heartfelt sympathy go out to Frank, Rick, Jose, and Dottie, and the rest of the family."
"Mary has touched our lives in a way that each of us will always remember her for. She will be greatly missed by all of us here. Mary always put others before herself and never complained about how sick she was. She brightened all of our days even when we were down. It was a pleasure working with Mary. Our deepest sympathy to the Salas family."