Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI
Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas
Dennis Robert Eaton
Dec 30, 2011
Central Falls – Dennis Robert Eaton, 64, of Central Falls and formerly of South Attleboro, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2011. He was the cherished husband of Viola “Vi” (Mathis) Eaton for thirty-seven years. Born in Woonsocket, a son of the late James E. and Claire R. (Remy) Eaton, he resided in South Attleboro for thirty-four years until moving...
Paul M. Rockett
Dec 30, 2011
Attleboro - Attorney Paul M. Rockett, 90, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family Friday night at the Life Care Center in Attleboro. He was a communicant and lector at Saint John the Evangelist Church as well as being a lifetime member of the Serra Club and Massachusetts Bar Association. Attorney Rockett of 45 Preston Road, Attleboro enjoyed a successful...
Mary A. Sweet
Dec 25, 2011
Providence – Mary A. (Szymanski) Sweet, 83, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John and Sophie (Tokarz) Szymanski, she resided in Greenville before moving to Providence 30 years ago. Mother of Deirdre M. Holland and her husband, Daniel of North Attleboro. Sister of Joseph Szymanski of Salem, MA and the late Walter...
Dorothy H. Griswold
Dec 25, 2011
Pawtucket - Dorothy H. (Weber) Griswold, 95, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011. She was the beloved wife of Donald D. Griswold for 75 years. Born in Oswego, NY, a daughter of the late Charles H. and Pearl (O’Brien) Weber, she resided in Seekonk before moving to Pawtucket 38 years ago. Mother of William W. Griswold and his wife, Barbara,...
Claire R. Rancourt
Dec 25, 2011
Pawtucket- Claire R. (Bebeau) Rancourt, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late Antoine G. Rancourt, together they had celebrated 50 years of marriage. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Blanche E. (St. Germain) Bebeau. Claire was an avid bowler and card...
Louis V. Pezzi
Dec 23, 2011
Pawtucket – Louis V. Pezzi, 74, longtime educator and sports coach, passed away Friday, December 23, 2011. The beloved husband of Jacqueline M. (Champoux) Pezzi, they would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2012. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Louis A. and Mary (Romano) Pezzi. Lou served in the United States Marine...
Margaret "Margie" M. Kelly
Dec 22, 2011
Pawtucket - Margaret “Margie” M. (Kaveny) Kelly, 94, of Pond Street, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold B. Kelly. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Julia (McCabe) Kaveny. Margie had worked as a nanny for the Douglas family for many years...
Edward Zielinski
Dec 17, 2011
Pawtucket – Edward Zielinski, 86, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011. He was the beloved husband of the late Marion T. (Comstock) Zielinski. Born in Central Falls, a son of the late Andrew and Johanna (Nindas) Zielinski, he resided in Pawtucket most of his life. Ed was a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps veteran. He was a lab...
Maria "Mary" Rudkowski
Dec 16, 2011
SEEKONK – Maria “Mary” (Grosicka) Rudkowski, 88, passed away Friday, December 16, 2011. She was the former wife of the late Michael Rudkowski. Born in Zerniki, Poland, she was a daughter of the late Jan Grosicki and Marianna (Rzepow) Grosicka. Mary came to the United States in 1949, and resided in Attleboro before moving to Seekonk in 2003. She leaves...
Lucien "Duke" Duquette
Dec 14, 2011
Pawtucket – Lucien “Duke” Duquette, 92, a retired painter, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Cora M. (Choiniere) Duquette. Born in Central Falls, a son of the late Philias and Leda (Pincince) Duquette, he resided in Central Falls and Pawtucket most of his life. Duke was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Besides...
Stephen E. Carpenter
Dec 11, 2011
Rehoboth – Stephen E. Carpenter, 73, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine M. (Knott) Carpenter for 48 years. Born in Seekonk, a son of the late Russell S. and Agnes C. (Peterson) Carpenter, he resided in Rehoboth since 1968. Mr. Carpenter was a graduate of the Franklin Technical Institute, Boston and served in...
Therese R. Tondreau
Dec 9, 2011
Pawtucket – Therese R. (Lavallee) Tondreau, 81, passed away Friday, December 9, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred R. Tondreau, Sr. Born in Central Falls, a daughter of the late Conrad J. and Bertha C. (Despins) Lavallee, she resided in Pawtucket over forty years. Therese was a sales clerk in the Housewares Department at Ann &...
Donald E. Laflamme
Dec 6, 2011
Donald E. LaFlamme, 70, of Provincetown, Massachusetts and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed on Tuesday, December 6, 2011. Born in Central Falls, RI, he was the beloved son of Leo and Isabelle (Paquette) LaFlamme. He leaves his two sisters, Pauline T. McGowan and her husband, John of Warwick, RI, and Diane M. LaMontagne and her husband, Edward of Cumberland, RI; nieces,...
Spc Christopher L. Mendonca
Dec 4, 2011
Pawtucket – SPC Christopher L. Mendonca, 20, a beloved son of Domingas G. (DePina) Mendonca and Luis Mendonca, passed away in New York on Sunday, December 4, 2011 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident while on leave from the U.S. Army. He was an Operation Enduring Freedom veteran of the United States Army, Company B, 2-8 Infantry, 2nd BCT,...
Leighton "Lee" W. Cunha
Dec 1, 2011
Pawtucket – Leighton “Lee” W. Cunha, 70, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Carleeta J. (Taylor) Cunha. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late John C. and Rita E. (Burns) Cunha. Lee enjoyed listening to music and taking rides in the car, but most especially enjoyed spending time with...
Lionel E. Roy
Nov 26, 2011
Pawtucket – Lionel “Uncle Pint” E. Roy, 96, of Celebration, Florida, formerly of Pawtucket, beloved uncle, father figure, husband, brother, son and friend passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011. He was the beloved husband of the late Stella M. (Lemieux) Roy. Born in Central Falls, a son of the late Emery H. and Regina A. (Juaire) Roy, he resided in...
Barbara A. Swiech
Nov 23, 2011
South Attleboro – Barbara A. (Wunschel) Swiech, 79, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Swiech, Sr. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Carl and Helen (Popiolek) Wunschel, she resided in South Attleboro since 1955. Barbara was employed by Royal Electric, Pawtucket, for over thirty years until retiring. She leaves...
Raymond H. Bouley
Nov 20, 2011
Pawtucket – Raymond H. Bouley, 88, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Helen F. (Gaboriault) Bouley, the couple celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on October 23, 2011. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Gerard and Edmire (Gaudreau) Bouley. Ray was a World War II U. S. Army veteran,...
Fouad Bakleh
Nov 19, 2011
Lincoln – Fouad Bakleh, 99, of Wilbur Road, a retired tailor, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011. He was the beloved husband of the late Julia (Salhany) Bakleh. Born in Damascus, Syria, a son of the late Salim and Asma (Haqer) Bakleh, he came to the United States in 1980 and settled in Pawtucket before moving to Lincoln 19 years...
Evelyn L. Hilton-Gingras
Nov 17, 2011
Evelyn L. (Hereth) Hilton-Gingras, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late Fred Hilton and more recently the late Albert Gingras. Born in Rehoboth she was a daughter of the late William, Sr. and Alice (Mercier) Hereth. Evelyn had worked over the years as a jewelry assembler until her retirement several...


