Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI

Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas

Cyrilla A. Conti

Cyrilla A. Conti

Jul 9, 2014

Pawtucket – Cyrilla A. (Dailey) Conti, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2014.

She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred “Freddie” J.

Born in Valley Falls, a daughter of the late John H., Sr. and Jennie (Conroy) Dailey, she resided in Pawtucket over 60 years.

Cyrilla was a graduate...

Aurette G. Stumm

Aurette G. Stumm

Jul 8, 2014

Pawtucket – Aurette G. (Duphily) Stumm, 101, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014.

She was the wife of the late Philip K.

Born in Central Falls, a daughter of the late Origene and Marie Rose (Bonin) Duphily, she resided in Central Falls and Pawtucket most of her life.

Aurette was employed by Hasbro,...

Linda H. Hoskins

Linda H. Hoskins

Jul 3, 2014

Rehoboth – Linda H. (Colorusso) Hoskins, 67, of Rehoboth, MA and Moultonboro, NH, President and Co-founder of Bay State Truck & Trailer, Inc., passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014.

She was the beloved wife of the late Jack Hoskins, Sr.

Born in Manchester, NH, she was a daughter of the late James J., Jr. and...

Michael J. Zuba

Michael J. Zuba

Jul 3, 2014

Michael Zuba (“Papa Z”), 66, of Pawtucket, died peacefully on Thursday, July 3rd, 2014 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center.

He was surrounded by family, friends and much love.

Michael was the cherished husband of Cheryl (Crowther) Zuba with whom he celebrated a 40th wedding anniversary in November.

He is a son of...

Irene C. Allard

Irene C. Allard

Jul 3, 2014

Florence, SC – Irene C. (Bergeron) Allard, 95, of Florence, SC, formerly of Cumberland, passed away at home on Thursday, July 3, 2014.

She was the beloved wife of the late Jean-Paul Allard.

Born in Central Falls, a daughter of the late Edouard and Amanda (LaRoche) Bergeron, she resided in Cumberland for forty years before...

Carol A. Ellis

Carol A. Ellis

Jun 29, 2014

Cumberland - Carol A. (Quilitzsch) Ellis, 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2014.

She was the beloved wife of the late Albert A.

Born in Boston, she was a daughter of the late George and Anita (Mintel) Quilitzsch.

Carol worked as a credit and collections manager at Hasbro for many years...

James E. Schoepfer

James E. Schoepfer

Jun 29, 2014

East Providence – James E.

Schoepfer, 83, of Rumford, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014.

He was the beloved husband of Audrey (Howard) Schoepfer for fifty-five years.

Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Otto O. and Helen L. (Mitchell) Schoepfer, he resided in Pawtucket until moving to Rumford...

Wayne S. Newberry

Wayne S. Newberry

Jun 27, 2014

East Providence – Wayne S. Newberry, 66, of Rumford, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Stephanie J. (Moy) Newberry for 22 years. Born in Schenectady, New York, he was a son of Sterling Price Newberry and the late Mary Louise (Watson) Newberry. Wayne was a master ballet dancer and instructor for many...

Francis Xavier Hunt

Francis Xavier Hunt

Jun 26, 2014

Pawtucket – Francis Xavier Hunt, 58, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2014 while in hospice care after a long illness.

Frank was the son of the late Edward P.

Hunt of Pawtucket and the stepson of the late William Hunt of Lincoln and Pawtucket, R.I.

He was the nephew of the...

Theresa A. Nacci

Theresa A. Nacci

Jun 24, 2014

Pawtucket – Theresa A. (Cherry) Nacci, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. She was the former wife of Edward A. Nacci of Providence. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late James F. and Sarah J. (McNulty) Cherry. Theresa was a waitress at Asquino’s Restaurant, East Providence for many years until her retirement....

Janet E. Poisson

Janet E. Poisson

Jun 21, 2014

Pawtucket – Janet E. (Pierce) Poisson, 78, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Robert H. and Elizabeth B. (Dolan) Pierce. She leaves three sons, Norman D., Kenneth G. and Alan J. Poisson; a daughter, Darlene M. Poisson; a sister, Virginia Frenier; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was...

Oscar Dubois

Oscar Dubois

Jun 19, 2014

Lincoln – Oscar Dubois, 97, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2014.

He was the beloved husband of the late Eva (Frese) Dubois.

Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late Joseph and Zelica (Aubuchon) Dubois.

Oscar was a United States Army veteran of World War II...

Camilla W. Horton

Camilla W. Horton

Jun 18, 2014

Pawtucket - Camilla W. (White) Horton, 93, passed away at the Ballou Home on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.

She was the beloved wife of the late Robert E.

Born in Tyner, NC, a daughter of the late Timothy and Bertha White, she resided in Pawtucket most of her life.

Cam served as a...

Eleanor L. Hayes

Eleanor L. Hayes

Jun 16, 2014

Seekonk – Eleanor “Ellie” L. (Corrigan) Hayes, 77, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Monday, June 16, 2014.

She was the beloved wife of Raymond F.

Born in Attleboro, she was the daughter of the late Francis, Sr. and Blanche (Desrosiers) Corrigan.

Ellie was a Directress of Religious...

Sarah "Jane" Langlois

Sarah "Jane" Langlois

Jun 15, 2014

Langlois, 74, affectionately known to all as “JANE”, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family early Sunday morning at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence.

She was the devoted wife of 51 years to Gerald W.

Langlois of East Providence, formerly of Pawtucket.

Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the...

Donald H. Parker, Sr.

Donald H. Parker, Sr.

Jun 14, 2014

Pawtucket – Donald H.

Parker, Sr., 62, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 14, 2014.

He was the longtime companion of Nancy A.

Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Frank W., Jr. and Elizabeth (Nixon) Parker.

Don was a longtime volunteer for the Darlington Braves, having served...

Herbert P. Clinton

Herbert P. Clinton

Jun 13, 2014

Clinton, 65, of Pawtucket, RI, formerly of Dorchester, passed away at home on Friday, June 13, 2014, with his loving wife, Stephanie and daughter, Deborah by his side, and his dog, Izzy on his lap.

He was the beloved husband of Stephanie C. (Collins) Clinton and the late Jean (Witt) Clinton.

Born in Boston, the...

George N. Dewolfe

George N. Dewolfe

Jun 4, 2014

East Providence – George N.

DeWolfe, 84, of Rumford, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

He was the beloved husband of Joan C. (Howe) DeWolfe for 62 years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Robert and Harriet (Mason) DeWolfe.

George...

Elizabeth V. Sears

Elizabeth V. Sears

Jun 3, 2014

Pawtucket - Elizabeth V. (Falconer) Sears, 81, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014. She was the beloved wife of William Sears for sixty-one years. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late William and Isabella (Dougan) Falconer. Betty loved spending time with her family. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Craig D. Sears and his...

Lillian D. Mantha

Lillian D. Mantha

Jun 3, 2014

Pawtucket - Lillian D. (Ledoux) Mantha, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late George J. and Melina E. (Denoyelle) Ledoux. Lillian was an inspector at Royal Electric, Pawtucket and Woonsocket for many years until retiring. She leaves her son, Richard W. Mantha with whom she resided; a brother,...