Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI

Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas

Todd Robert Wagner

Todd Robert Wagner

Aug 11, 2011

Pawtucket - Todd Robert Wagner, 37, of Key West, FL and Pawtucket, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, NY.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of Robert Wagner of Pawtucket and Deborah (McCarthy) Baker of Kentucky.

Todd was as an Iron Worker with Local 37 for...

Margaret H. Erskine

Margaret H. Erskine

Aug 7, 2011

Pawtucket – Margaret “Peggy” H. (Whitehead) Erskine, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2011. She was the beloved wife of John J. Erskine for 39 years. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Palmer and Margaret (Kelley) Whitehead. Peggy was a former Eucharistic Minister at St. Teresa Church. Besides her husband she leaves...

Frederick J. Williams

Frederick J. Williams

Aug 6, 2011

Seekonk – Frederick J.

Williams, 84, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011.

He was the beloved husband of Nancy D. (Ball) Williams.

Born in Providence, a son of the late James F. and Harriet (Wallace) Williams, he resided in the Mt.

Pleasant section of Providence until he married in 1955 and...

Margaret A. Rivard

Margaret A. Rivard

Aug 6, 2011

Pawtucket – Margaret “Peggy” A. (Steakem) Rivard, 81, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011.

She was the beloved wife of the late Albert J.

Born in Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late James and Margaret (O’Rourke) Steakem, she moved to Pawtucket in1940.

Peggy had been employed at Zayre and Texas Instruments until...

Ernest M. Madden

Ernest M. Madden

Aug 6, 2011

Madden, Sr., 79, of Seekonk, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 6, 2011.

He was the beloved husband of Harriet F. (Pearce) Madden.

Born in Attleboro, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Bernice M. (Bennett) Madden.

Ernest had served in the US Air Force and then went on to work...

Marion Fahey

Marion Fahey

Aug 2, 2011

Johnston – Marion (LaFountaine) Fahey, 86, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late J.

Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Albert and Irene (McKeon) LaFountaine, she resided in Barrington for forty-eight years before moving to Johnston in 1999.

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Dolores Marie Neville

Dolores Marie Neville

Aug 1, 2011

Pawtucket - Dolores Marie (Lindemann) Neville, 84, of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully in the company of her family Aug. 1 at Scallop Shell Nursing Home in Wakefield, after an extended illness.

She had been a professional educator and held teaching and administrative positions in the Providence and Pawtucket school systems, most notably at Meeting St.

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Theresa Madeline Procter

Theresa Madeline Procter

Jul 29, 2011

Pawtucket - Theresa “Terri” Madeline (Hanson) Procter, 74, passed away Friday, July 29, 2011 at the New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital, after a prolonged illness, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond Procter.

Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late John and Therese (Payette) Hanson, she resided in...

Harold "Pat" P. Gaumond

Harold "Pat" P. Gaumond

Jul 29, 2011

Attleboro – Harold P. “Pat” Gaumond, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2011.

He was the former husband of the late Beatrice J. (Fortin) Gaumond - Dargis.

Born in Oxford, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late John O.

Gaumond and Eva (Wentworth) Gaumond – Gelinas. “Pat” had served in...

James R. Martin

James R. Martin

Jul 27, 2011

Cranston – James R. Martin, 71, passed away at home Wednesday, July 27, 2011. He was the beloved husband of D. Dianne (Salomon) Martin. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Raymond and Julia (Garbecki) Martin. James served in the US Army and was a mail handler for the US Postal Service. Besides his wife, he leaves...

Ronald "Gov" J. Labree, Sr.

Ronald "Gov" J. Labree, Sr.

Jul 26, 2011

Pawtucket – Ronald “Gov” J.

LaBree, Sr., 62, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011.

He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Batista) LaBree for forty-four years.

Born in Attleboro, a son of the late Francis W. and Dorothy (LeBrun) LaBree, he resided in South Attleboro before moving to Pawtucket in 1975.

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Raymond F. Brierly

Raymond F. Brierly

Jul 25, 2011

Rehoboth – Raymond F.

Brierly, 69, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2011.

Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Raymond and Verna (Cook) Brierly.

Raymond was a member of UA Local # 51 (Plumbers & Pipefitters) for over 40 years and was the proprietor of R.F.

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Winona L. Barney

Winona L. Barney

Jul 24, 2011

Taunton – Winona L. Barney, 66, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011. Born in Central Falls, the daughter of the late Herbert R. Barney, Sr. and Mabel A. (Robley) Barney, she resided in Seekonk before moving to Taunton in 1967. Winona was employed at Rolf C. Hagen, Inc., Mansfield for many years until retiring. She was a member of the...

Joan L. Parent Gilroy

Joan L. Parent Gilroy

Jul 23, 2011

North Providence – Joan L. (Michaud) Parent Gilroy, 77, of North Providence and Naples, Florida, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 23, 2011.

She was the beloved wife of the late Honorable William G.

Born in New Haven, CT, a daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Robertson) Michaud, she resided...

George A. Douglas

George A. Douglas

Jul 22, 2011

Douglas, 75, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2011.

He was the beloved husband of Ruth D. (Hall) Douglas for 34 years.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Almon P. & Jennie A. (Berghman) Douglas.

George was in the US Army Reserve for 40 years and then became a...

Thomas P. Marshalewski

Thomas P. Marshalewski

Jul 12, 2011

Rehoboth – Thomas P. Marshalewski, 70, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, a son of the late Sylvester and Frances (Rybinski) Marshalewski, he resided in Seekonk for thirty years before moving to Rehoboth six years ago. Tom was employed at Beacon Sales Company, Cranston, RI, for many years until retiring in 2010. An automobile enthusiast, he...

Dianne M. Pacheco

Dianne M. Pacheco

Jul 7, 2011

Somerset - Dianne M. (Chaffee) Pacheco, 57, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 7, 2011.

She was the wife of Dennis J.

Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Almont M.

Chaffee, Sr. and Minnie B. (Niles) Chaffee, she resided in Rehoboth before moving to Somerset 15 years...

Selena M. Caidin

Selena M. Caidin

Jul 6, 2011

Pawtucket – Selena M. (Holden) Caidin, 100, a retired educator, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Caidin. Born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Thomas and Sarah (Noble) Holden, she resided in Pawtucket most of her life. Mrs. Caidin was a Lieutenant in the Red Cross during World War II...

Elizabeth A. Thompson

Elizabeth A. Thompson

Jul 6, 2011

Pawtucket – Elizabeth A. (Stowik) Thompson, 75, a retired medical secretary, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late John L. Thompson. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Stanley J. and Annie (Conlon) Stowik. Elizabeth was a graduate of Bryant College and enjoyed spending time at the beach....

Savannah Rose Dagraca

Savannah Rose Dagraca

Jul 5, 2011

Savannah Rose DaGraca, infant daughter of SPC Onassis (U.S.

Army) and Kerri (Gendreau) DaGraca of Fort Bragg, North Carolina was born June 28, 2011, and went to join the angels on July 5, 2011.

Savannah passed away at Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina.

Besides her parents she leaves two brothers, Matthew Edward...