Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI
Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas
Edward G. Mardo
Jan 6, 2011
Warwick - Edward G. Mardo, 86, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2011. He was the husband of the late Ann (Kahla) Mardo and Emily (Ameen) Mardo. Most recently, he was the devoted companion of Eileen Straube.Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Elias and Julia (Berouty) Mardo and the stepson of the late Mary (Massud) Mardo.Mr....
Paul M. Laneres
Jan 5, 2011
East Providence - Paul M. Laneres, 87, formerly of Riverside, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2011. He was the beloved husband of Adrienne C. (Bonin) Laneres for 64 years. Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, a son of the late Jules and Rose (Jolicoeur) Laneres, he resided in Central Falls before moving to Riverside in 1967. Paul was a World...
Audrey L. Deroy
Jan 1, 2011
Pawtucket - Audrey L. (Pond) DeRoy, 58, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2011. Born in Attleboro, she was a daughter of Halsey B. Pond of Pawtucket and the late Theresa Hope (Desmarais) Pond, and the stepdaughter of Margaret Pond of Pawtucket. Audrey resided in Attleboro before moving to Pawtucket three years ago. She was a supervisor at Delta Imperial Pearl,...
George P. Petretti
Nov 27, 2002
George P. Petretti, 80, of Dobbs Ferry died Wednesday, November 27, 2002. Mr. Petretti was born in the Bronx on October 17, 1922, to Alfred Petretti and Adele Rocco of Benevento, Italy. George graduated from Samuel Gompers Industrial High School in the south Bronx, Mr. Petretti became a union member of the Theatre and Amusement Service Employees Local 54 of...
Mary Lucy Buteau
Jan 1, 2001
Pawtucket- Mary Lucy Buteau (King), 98, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on November 22, 2024. She was the beloved wife for 65 years of the late Ralph C. Buteau and the cherished mother of Dianne Connor, and her husband Frank, of Naples, Florida, and LuAnn Fitzgerald of West Roxbury, Massachusetts. She was the loving grandmother of...
Betty Hamilton Pryce Smith
Jan 1, 2001
Betty Hamilton Pryce Smith of Rehoboth died on the first of January 2024 at the age of 95. She was born in 1928 near Worcester, Massachusetts, the daughter of Syd and Elizabeth (Robinson) Pryce, and had lived in Rehoboth since 1961. A graduate of Barrington High School class of 1945, the Rhode Island College of Education, and the University of...
Clifford F. Wallace, Jr.
Jan 1, 2001
Seekonk - Clifford F. Wallace, Jr, 79, a longtime resident of Seekonk, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Louise F. (McAdams) Wallace, of fifty-five loving years. Born in Pawtucket, RI, he was the son of the late Clifford F., Sr. and Kathleen C. (Ford) Wallace, the brother of Cheryl and her late...
Fredrick J. Hartzell
Jan 1, 2001
Carson City, Nevada - Fredrick James Hartzell passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024 at the age of 76. Fred was born in Seattle, Washington to parents James and Mary Hartzell (Pierce). He grew up in America’s National Parks where his father served as a National Park Ranger including Washington’s Olympic National Park, Wyoming’s Devils Tower National Monument and Sequoia-Kings...
Arthur P. Vacca, Jr.
Jan 1, 2001
With deep love and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Arthur P. Vacca, Jr., a devoted husband, father, and friend, who touched so many lives with his kind spirit and sense of adventure. Born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1936, Arthur’s journey through life was one filled with passion, dedication, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends. In...
Mary Rose Leonard
Jan 1, 2001
Warwick – Mary Rose (Beausoliel-Royer) Leonard, 83, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully at her daughter Nicole Martin’s home, surrounded by her loving family. Rose was the beloved wife of the late Willis J. Leonard. Born in Irasburg, Vermont, she was a daughter of the late Homer Royer and Elaine and Roger Beausoleil. Rose worked for many years as an...
Elizabeth A. Paquette
Jan 1, 2001
On October 24, 2024, Elizabeth Anne Paquette, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, went in peace to dance in the garden with angels. She hopes they like Bruno Mars. A beloved wife, mother, Nana and sister. She now watches over her husband of nearly 50 years, three children and their spouses, and four grandchildren who love her to...
Maria Conceicao Jorge
Jan 1, 2001
Pawtucket – Maria Conceicao (Alberto) Jorge, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday. February 5, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Luis Santos and the late Jose G. Jorge. Born in Pico, Azores, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Maria Alice (Ferreira) Alberto. Maria emigrated to the United States in 1970 and has made...
Mary Joyce Brown
Jan 1, 2001
Seekonk - Mary Joyce Brown, 91, died at home on Sept 27th 2024. She was the wife of Donald Hilton Brown for 72 years. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Joyce was a Seekonk resident most of her life. She was the daughter of Alexander Ross Matthews and Elizabeth Mae (MacIver) of Ricard Street. Joyce was employed by Westcott Construction for...
Pawtucket'S Winter Wonderland
Jan 1, 2001
Dear Families and Friends, The Christmas season is upon us once again. Amidst the hustle and bustle of this busy season, we can easily lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas. The true meaning of Christmas is to remember and celebrate the birth of Christ. With this in mind, Christmas can also be an especially trying time with the...
Donald H. Brown
Jan 1, 2001
Seekonk - Donald H. Brown, 93, former General Manager of the Woonsocket Call Newspaper and National Production Director of the Goodson Newspaper Group, died on Sept 18th 2024. He was the husband of Mary Joyce (Matthews) Brown for 72 years. Born in Lincoln, Rhode Island, the son of John and Madeline (Hilton) Brown, nephew of the late Phillip & Doris...
Robert J. Lima
Jan 1, 2001
Robert J. Lima, 86, of Providence, formerly of Pawtucket, died on August 27, 2018, after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” (O’Neil) Lima. Betty and Bob were high school sweethearts and were married 62 years. He was born in Seekonk, MA, the son of the late Manuel H. and Theresa E. (Viara) Lima...


