In loving memory of

Marybeth Senger
October 31, 1947 - February 19, 2019

Marybeth Senger, age 71, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on February 19, 2019.Marybeth was born in Hamilton, OH to Joseph Senger and Mary Senger.For over 40 years , Marybeth was a tireless and steadfast advocate for her clients and a supportive mentor to her colleagues. Marybeth graduated from Nursing School as a Registered Nurse, and went to night school to become a lawyer, graduating in 1980, then began her career as a lawyer in Fall River, MA. In 2013, Marybeth was honored with the Paul J. Liacos Mental Health Advocacy Award. Prior to her death, Marybeth was the Attorney in charge for Brockton-Bridgewater State Hospital Commitment Unit of the Mental Health Litigation Division. She was a long time parishioner of St. Joseph's Church in Newport. Marybeth's most loved role, was being an encouraging and dedicated mother to her son ZacharyMarybeth is survived by her son, Zachary Senger, her brother Joseph M. Senger and his wife Christina, and 14 nieces and nephews.Calling Hours will be held Friday February 22, 2019 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hambly Funeral Home, 30 Red Cross Ave., Newport.A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 23, 2019, 9:30 am at St. Joseph's Church, on Broadway and Mann Ave in Newport.Burial will follow in St. Columba's Cemetery Brown's Lane in Middletown.

Tributes

Toni Ramondetta, BSH Legal wrote on Feb 25, 2019:

"To the Senger Family,Please accept my deepest sympathy, you and Mary Beth are in my thoughts and prayers."

Attorney Rudy N Breteler wrote on Feb 25, 2019:

"When I had a question about a mental health matter for a court-appointed client just weeks after starting my practice as a CPCS bar advocate, I decided to try calling the CPCS mental health litigation division, on the off chance that somebody might take some time to give me advice. I sure ended up being glad that I did. Mary Beth answered the phone, and I was blown away by how helpful she was willing to be to me, a young bar advocate she had never met. She generously took a large amount of time out of what I'm sure was a busy schedule to troubleshoot my case with me, providing me with advice, direction, and referrals. I was struck by her enthusiasm for her work and her passion for helping clients with mental health issues. Though I only ever had the one conversation with her, it was clear to me that Mary Beth was a model public defender and mental health advocate. I wrote down her name, certain I would be tapping her for answers to future mental health questions. It was with deep sadness that I saw her CPCS obituary in my email inbox. I don't claim to have known Mary Beth, but it is clear to me what a loss she will be to our community. I offer my deepest condolences to her family and friends."

Debra Vierra Murphy, Esq. wrote on Feb 22, 2019:

"Marybeth, I remember the seminars and how you would talk about your plans. You were so full of passion and spirit. And you beamed when you talked about your biggest achievement - becoming a Mother to Zachary.Bless you, Marybeth.The Defense rests."

Stephen Kiley wrote on Feb 22, 2019:

"Mary Beth was a kind and passionate attorney and a very proud mom of her son, Zachary. She was well respected and well liked among fellow attorneys on both sides of her cases. A good colleague, mentor and friend! She will be missed."

Attorney Rebecca R. Carey wrote on Feb 22, 2019:

"Mary Beth was a tremendous resource as an attorney and a nurse. She was so giving of her time and willing to share her knowledge and skills. She was greatly missed when she left private practice for her role in the public defender's office. Her sense of humor and laugh were comforting even if the most trying matters. Zack please know that she spoke of you often and was very proud of you. Your mom had a hugh impact on many."

BettyAnn wrote on Feb 21, 2019:

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Expression of Sympathy wrote on Feb 21, 2019:

"A Traditional White Basket was ordered on February 21, 2019"

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Feb 21, 2019:

"A Shades of Purples, Lavenders and Pinks was ordered on February 21, 2019"

Kari Cincotta wrote on Feb 21, 2019:

"Thank you for years of assistance, patience, kindness and laughter. You were a true advocate for the most needy and a relentless warrior for justice. RIP, Marybeth."

Expression of Sympathy wrote on Feb 21, 2019:

"A Thoughtful was ordered on February 21, 2019"

Michael Nam-Krane wrote on Feb 21, 2019:

"Mary Beth was gentle and wise person to those who sought her help and a fierce opponent to all those who would hurt our clients. She was positively delightful to work with. I always had the sense that she really cared about what we were talking about. She was so generous I often felt I was asking too much but she had a seeming bottomless reservoir of energy to help people.Condolences to her family, Michael Nam-Krane"