Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI
Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas
Raymond N. Emmott
May 21, 2012
Emmott, 81, formerly of Norton, MA and Pawtucket, RI passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012.
Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late James W. and Rose A. (Bergeron) Emmott, he resided in Pawtucket until moving to Norton in August of 2007.
Ray was a Korean War and Vietnam War veteran, he served in...
Vincent "Red" H. Keane
May 20, 2012
South Attleboro – Vincent “Red” H.
Keane, 79, a retired firefighter, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012.
He was the beloved husband of Joane A. (King) Keane, the couple had been married for fifty-eight years.
Born in Central Falls, a son of the late John J. and Margaret (McKenna) Keane, he resided...
Donald B. Leggat
May 17, 2012
Seekonk - Donald Burgess Leggat, 82, passed away on May 6, 2012 at Memorial Hospital of RI.
He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 62 years, Nancy, as well as his three children and their spouses; Robin and her husband Raymond Grant of Seekonk, MA, David and his wife Judy Leggat of...
Leroy E. Emory
May 14, 2012
Emory, 90, of Newport, North Carolina and formerly of South Attleboro passed away at home on Monday, May 14, 2012.
He was the beloved husband of the late Mary (Parsigian) Emory.
Born in Durham, North Carolina, a son of the late Dee Irving and Ella (Tilley) Emory, he resided in South Attleboro most of his...
Margaret W. Keenaghan
May 12, 2012
East Providence – Margaret W. (Nimmo) Keenaghan, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 12, 2012.
She was the beloved wife of the late Leo F.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Catherine (Whyte) Keenaghan.
Margaret worked in sales at the former Shartenburg’s Department Store, Pawtucket, and...
Lillian E. Storin
May 10, 2012
Pawtucket - Lillian E. (Fuller) Storin, 88, a homemaker, of Hope and formerly of Seekonk, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 10, 2012.
She was the beloved wife of the late John W.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Alfred and Grace (Franklin) Fuller, she resided in Seekonk before...
Catherine V. Vaughn
May 10, 2012
Cumberland – Catherine V. (Quinn) Vaughn, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 10, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late James M. Vaughn, Jr. Born in Central Falls, she was a daughter of the late Francis James and Mary Ellen (Nolan) Quinn. Catherine was a communicant of the Church of St. Leo the Great. She leaves two...
Linda M. Thibeault Roy
May 9, 2012
Pawtucket – Linda M. (Thibeault) Roy, 65, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert F., Sr. and Flora I. (Daigle) Roy. Linda worked in the Accounting Department of Hasbro for over fifteen years until retiring. She loved spending time with her grandchildren....
Dorothy I. Brown
May 8, 2012
Pawtucket – Dorothy I. (Hesseman) Brown, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late John C. Brown. Born in Madison, Ohio, a daughter of the late Joseph and Valeria (Pierson) Hesseman, she resided in Pawtucket over fifty years. Dorothy was a member of the Women’s Circle and the Acacia Club at the First...
Constance Alarie-Domenico
May 6, 2012
North Providence - Constance (Duhamel) Alarie-Domenico, 90, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012.
She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Domenico.
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Henry P. and Charlotte (Haddock) Duhamel, she resided in Warwick before moving to North Providence in 1988.
She leaves her son,...
Colleen E. Akers
May 5, 2012
Seekonk – Colleen E. (Smith) Akers, 60, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, May 5, 2012. She was the beloved wife of Paul Akers. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late James and Ruth (Crawley) Smith. Colleen was an avid boater, she enjoyed spending time on her pride and joy, “Akers Away”....
Pauline M. Black
May 2, 2012
Pawtucket – Pauline M. (St.
Germain) Black, 68, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 2, 2012.
She was the beloved wife of Charles E.
Born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Leon St.
Germain, Sr. and Annette (Larue) Peloquin, she resided in Providence before moving to Pawtucket six years...
James "Jim" F. Allen
May 2, 2012
Pawtucket – James “Jim” F. Allen, Jr., 87, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. He was the beloved husband of the late Ann H. (Rowse) Allen. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James F., Sr. and Alice (White) Allen. Mr. Allen was the proprietor of Allen’s Uniforms Ltd. and was an avid figure skater. He...
Thomas A. Cooper
May 2, 2012
PAWTUCKET – Thomas A.
Cooper, 66, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 2, 2012.
He was the beloved husband of Edna M. (Piche) Cooper, the couple recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary.
Born in Providence, the son of the late Thomas A. and Ida E. (Chace) Cooper, he resided in Pawtucket most...
Frank S. Padykula
Apr 30, 2012
Padykula, Sr., 82, entered into eternal peace on Monday, April 30, 2012.
He was the beloved husband of the late Mildred F. (Manion) Padykula.
Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Francis S. and Alice (Wszkiewicz) Padykula.
Frank was a World War II, US Army veteran and Proprietor and President...
Alfred Farnworth
Apr 28, 2012
Pawtucket - Alfred Farnworth, Jr., 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2012.
He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth E. (Crocker) Farnworth.
Born in Boston, he was a son of the late Alfred, Sr. and Florence (Barker) Farnworth.
Farnworth was a foreman at H&H Screw Products, Ashton, RI, for...
Frank G. Mahar
Apr 28, 2012
Attleboro – Frank G. Mahar, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2012. He was the beloved husband of Judy A. (Collins) Mahar for 36 years. Born on Prince Edward Island, Canada, he was the son of the late George and Annie (Coyle) Mahar. Frank enjoyed fishing, gardening and painting. Besides his loving wife, Frank leaves six children, Casey...
Vincent H. Cavanaugh
Apr 26, 2012
Pawtucket – Vincent H.
Cavanaugh, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 26, 2012.
He was the beloved husband of the late Medora G. (Charland) Cavanaugh.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late James L. and Ellen J. (Kenney) Cavanaugh.
He was a World War II, US Army...
Ruth E. Stockman
Apr 26, 2012
Pawtucket – Ruth E. (Neunes) Stockman, 87, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2012.
She was the beloved wife of the late Karl E.
Stockman for 56 years.
Born in Thuringia, Germany on February 2, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Paul E. and Minna (Graness) Neunes.
Ruth was...
Fredrick "Fred" L. Fortune
Apr 23, 2012
Swansea – Fredrick L.
Fortune, 64, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, April 23, 2012.
He was the beloved husband of Joyce M. (Altham) Fortune for 33 years.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Robert and Mildred (Card) Fortune.
Fred was a Vietnam War, US Army...


