Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI

Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas

Barbara J. Donato

Barbara J. Donato

Jun 12, 2025

Pawtucket – Barbara J.

Donato, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Born in Central Falls, Rhode Island.

She was the daughter of the late James B. and Mary E. (Homsey) Donato.

Barbara worked for many years at Hasbro until her retirement many years ago.

She was a...

Iris Nereida Castaneda

Iris Nereida Castaneda

Jun 11, 2025

Pawtucket – Iris N. Castaneda, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Fidel Garcia and Belen Cartagena. Iris was a graduate of the Sawyer School, Class of 1995 and went on to work in the accounting department of Amica Mutual Insurance Company for over ten years....

Bernard Joseph Mallon, Jr.

Bernard Joseph Mallon, Jr.

Jun 10, 2025

Seekonk, MA – Bernard “Barney” J.

Mallon, Jr., 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of the late Frances E. (Tetreault) Mallon for sixty-three beautiful years, and joined her on what would have been their seventy-fifth wedding anniversary.

Born in Central...

Kenneth E. Fiske

Kenneth E. Fiske

Jun 9, 2025

Pawtucket - Kenneth "Big Ken" E.

Fiske, 54, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, just shy of his 55th birthday.

He was a beloved son, stepson, brother, and uncle, who will forever be cherished by his family and friends.

Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, he was the son of Gail M. (Steele) Fiske...

Karen A. Langevin

Karen A. Langevin

Jun 9, 2025

Pawtucket – Karen A. (Goodman) Langevin, 63, passed away at her home on Monday, June 9, 2026.

She was the beloved wife of Michael G.

Langevin, Sr., for forty loving years.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Harold E. and Estelle D. (Bourassa) Goodman.

Karen...

David Edward Corbitt

David Edward Corbitt

Jun 7, 2025

Corbitt, Sr., 88, formerly of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Madsen) Corbitt for sixty-five beautiful years.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward and Effie (Bell) Corbitt.

David graduated from Gorton High School...

Edward John Szklany

Edward John Szklany

Jun 6, 2025

Pawtucket – Edward “Ed” J.

Szklany, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of the late Alice G. (Tsapakos) Szklany.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was the son of the late John and Stella (Maziarz) Szklany.

Ed was...

Wayne Leo Lafond

Wayne Leo Lafond

Jun 5, 2025

Lafond, 62, of East Providence, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on 06/05/2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

A devoted father, loving brother, proud grandfather, talented musician, and cook, Wayne’s presence was a steady light in the lives of all who knew him.

Born in Pawtucket, Wayne was the beloved...

Gerard E. Narold

Gerard E. Narold

May 30, 2025

Pawtucket – Gerard E.

Narold, 61, passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Born in Holyoke, MA, he was a son of Constance (du Mosch) Beaupre, stepson of Eugene Beaupre of North Attleboro and the late Gerard Narold.

Gerard was a graduate of King...

Rita Eva Beauchemin

Rita Eva Beauchemin

May 25, 2025

Wrentham, MA – Rita E. (Genest) Beauchemin, 95, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home, with family by her side on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late Wilfrid Beauchemin, who passed in 2023.

Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Elphege and Amanda...

Yvette C. Rondeau

Yvette C. Rondeau

May 23, 2025

Providence – Yvette C.

Rondeau (Formerly Mother St.

Maria Goretti, RJM), 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025.

Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late George and Alice (Leduc) Rondeau.

Yvette worked as an educator for many years as a sister with the community of the...

Lawrence Kozlowski

Lawrence Kozlowski

May 22, 2025

Pawtucket – Lawrence Kozlowski, 84, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Phinney) Kozlowski for over forty years.

Born in Providence, he was an only child of the late Walter and Janina (Jaskiel) Kozlowski.

A veteran of the U.S.

Marine Corps, Lawrence proudly served...

Laura Martin

Laura Martin

May 22, 2025

Martin, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Born in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Albina (Ruthowska) Martin.

Laura was a wise, dedicated Registered Nurse, whose career spread over more than forty years.

She worked in several hospitals both in Rhode Island and, earlier,...

John E. Alessandro

John E. Alessandro

May 17, 2025

Alessandro, 79, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

He was the beloved husband of Carolyn (Robidou) Alessandro for forty-eight loving years.

Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Antonio and Gervaise (Delisle) Alessandro.

John was a United States Army veteran of the...

Thaddeus Surowiec

Thaddeus Surowiec

May 16, 2025

Pawtucket – Thaddeus “Ted” Surowiec, 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of Michelle (Tondreau) Surowiec for nearly forty years.

Born in Rzeszow, Poland, he was the son of the late Leon and Zofia (Jucha) Surowiec.

Ted immigrated to the United...

William Kostka

William Kostka

May 14, 2025

Pawtucket – William Kostka, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

He was the beloved husband of the late Maureen F. (Clegg) Kostka, who passed away in 2003.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Stanley, Sr. and Lillian “Irene” (Frechette) Kostka.

William was a United...

Alice Bussiere

Alice Bussiere

May 14, 2025

Pawtucket – Alice Bussiere, 97, formerly of Plymouth, New Hampshire, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard A.

Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Laura (Leduc) Beauvais.

Alice was a faithful communicant of...

Dennis C. Brooks

Dennis C. Brooks

May 11, 2025

Smithfield – Dennis C.

Brooks, 67, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

He was the beloved husband of Patti-Jo (Casey) Brooks for thirty-eight loving years.

Born in Newport, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Fredrick C. and Joan (Chaptelane) Brooks.

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Sharon Ann Canup

Sharon Ann Canup

May 5, 2025

Providence - Sharon Ann (Kennedy) Canup, 80, passed away peacefully at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence, RI, on Monday, May 5, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late Clyde A.

Canup, the couple married on November 18, 1967.

Born in Providence, RI, on March 28, 1945, she was the daughter of...

Marilyn Ann Theriault

Marilyn Ann Theriault

May 3, 2025

Lincoln - Marilyn Ann (Taylor) Theriault, 95, a longtime resident of Lincoln, RI, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Overlook Nursing Home, Burrillville, RI.

She was the daughter of the late John “Jack” and Mabel (O’Connor) Taylor.

Marilyn worked full-time for the Department of Elderly Affairs for many years.

She...