"My sincerest condolences. Margaret blessed so many people with her faith and kindness. I pray that you'll find comfort in your memories of her, and that you'll feel God's love and comfort during this sad time."
In loving memory of
Margaret Ellen Avery Medeiros
February 16, 1927 - August 24, 2016
Margaret Ellen Avery Medeiros, 89, of Newport, died Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Grand Islander Health Care Center, Middletown, Rhode Island.She was the wife of the late George Michael Medeiros Sr.Born on February 16, 1927 in Fort Barnwell, Craven County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Sallie Avery. After the death of her parents she was raised by her aunt Agnes Avery Wiggins of Swansboro, North Carolina, whom she called Momma Wiggins and we knew as Granny Wiggins. Mrs. Medeiros worked for 12 years as a housekeeper at the Newport Hospital, retiring in 1992. She was a communicant of St. Josephs Church. Mrs. Medeiros was an avid bowler and a member of the Golden Girls bowling league. She is survived by her children, George M. Medeiros Jr. of Ventura, California, James Kirt Medeiros and wife Donna Jean of Tiverton, Rhode Island, Peter S. Medeiros of Middletown, Rhode Island, and Regina D. Medeiros of Newport, Rhode Island, her sister, Annie Mae Gardener of Newburn, North Carolina, and five grandchildren, James Kirt Medeiros Jr., Scott Allan Medeiros, Stephanie Michelle Medeiros Horridge, Stephen Anthony Medeiros, Alexis Virginia Medeiros Puckett, five great grandsons, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was the sister of the late Hubert Avery, Frank Avery, Penny Elizabeth Jones, Mildred Collins, Alvania Lewis, Estelle Alexander and Elneita Sisk.Calling hours will be held on August 28, from 4 to 7 pm at Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, Rhode Island.Her funeral mass of Christian burial will be held on August 29 at 10 am St. Josephs Church, on Broadway, Newport, Rhode Island.Burial will follow at Columba Cemetery, Browns Lane, Middletown, Rhode Island.In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Newport Rescue Wagon Fund, 21 W. Marlborough Street, Newport, RI 02840 . Cemetery Details St. Columba Catholic Cemetery Chapel Brown's Lane Middletown, RI, Visitation AUG 28. 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Memorial Funeral Home 375 Broadway Newport, RI, US, 02840 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com Service AUG 29. 10:00 AM St. Josephs Church 5 Mann Avenue Newport, RI, US, 02840
Tributes
"Sorry to hear of your mother's passing, she was always a lovely lady every time I saw her at Dr. Earp's office and always with a kiss.Deb Krones (Dr. Earp's office)"
"Margaret was a very special person. I met her off at for us at Newport Hospital where she was a housekeeper for many years. She was always very friendly, very kind and very helpful. She was a hard-working and took her work seriously. After that I saw her many times walking on Washington Street with her friend Helen and sometimes we sat on the bench and chatted. Margaret was a loving person and a very good friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. Much love to Regina her daughter, and her brothers and to her other family members"
"Beautiful Margaret Medeiros was a long-time friend of my mother, the late Frances M. Williams. I remember having long talks with her. What a caring, loving and gentle person she was. She will be sorely missed by everyone. May Margaret rest in peace and may her loving family find comfort in the fact that she is in the hands of our heavenly Father."
"Lenny Silvia and Family purchased the Treasured Lilies Spray for the family of Margaret Ellen Avery Medeiros."
"I am so sorry on your Moms passing, she was an important part of our lives growing up.My mother so loved her Cousins, Spouses and children and she always made it a major part of our lives. love to you all Lenny Silvia"
"A Devoted Heart Casket Insert was purchased for the family of Margaret Ellen Avery Medeiros."
"Aunt Margaret welcomed me into her heart, home, & family in July, 1981, when I arrived at her door as a total strange. I had driven to Newport from Indianapolis on a quest to find my long-lost father, Henry Medeiros, a brother of Margaret's husband, George. I only had slivers of information to aid in my search; one being my uncle, George, was a fireman in Newport. I stopped at the first firehouse I came upon and asked if anyone knew my uncle. Bingo! I had his address!! I knocked on Margaret's & George's front door and I was taken into their hearts. They connected me with my Medeiros family and with my father who was living in Oklahoma. He passed in 1986. I just returned from a visit to see my cousin, (their son) George, Jr., in Ventura, CA. I also made a first-time visit to my father's grave in Oklahoma on my return drive home. Margaret's passing brings an unwelcome closure to a very special chapter of my life. I love you Aunt Margaret. I will miss you. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Paulette (Medeiros) Bowen, Indianapolis, IN"
"My son Curtis Whaley also went to visit Aunt Margaret with us while she was in Cove city. He loved to hear her tell us about living in R.I.Curtis had his picture made with her.He never new my Mom(Penny),She passed away when he was five months old.So he was very happy to have that chance to meet Aunt Margaret.My daughter Tammy was not able to go ,so I tried to remember to tell her all about Aunt Margaret. Libby Jones Whaley"
"I will always remember May 2012,Aunt Margaret flew from Rhode Island To New Bern,NC she stayed in Cove City with Aunt Ellen Wilson.On that following Sunday,my brother Thad Jones JR.& his wife Nellie & my husband Harvey & myself went to visit her.We all cooked & shared a wonderful lunch. We listen to aunt Margaret tell us about living in R.I.Then Aunt Margaret & Aunt Ellen asked Nellie to sing So she did.The smiles on those two ladies faces will always be remembered.Aunt Margaret will always be remembered,We love you.Love to all the family. Libby Jones Whaley & Thad Jones JR"
"Your friends and co-workers of 1404. purchased the Peaceful White Lilies Basket for the family of Margaret Ellen Avery Medeiros."
"My memory of Margaret is what a strong Christian woman who took care of her family. A woman who was always a joy to be around and a hard worker. Rest in peace Margaret you are at your true home with Jesus."