Obituaries

Feb 26, 2024

Pawtucket – John A. Sousa, 84, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Maria E. (Barcelos) Sousa. Born in Terceira, Azores, Portugal, he was a son of the late Francisco and Maria M. (Rocha) Sousa. John worked for many years at American Insulated Wire Corp. until retiring in 2001. He was a hard worker...

Feb 23, 2024

Newport - Elizabeth G. (Kingsbury) De Costa, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024 at St.

Clare Assisted Living in Newport, RI.

She was born on January 21, 1937, in Mooers, NY to the late Donald and Mary V. (Mitchell) Kingsbury.

Elizabeth was the sister of Lorraine McShane (James) and the...

Feb 19, 2024

Alice M. (Bessette) Taylor, 94, formerly of Bristol and Providence, passed away peacefully in Warwick on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Named in the French-Canadian tradition, Marie Rose Alice was born on December 16, 1929, in Pawtucket to Joseph E. and Alice M. (McDuff) Bessette.

The youngest of five, she was the sister of the late...

Feb 17, 2024

Pawtucket - Mark “Mickey” D.

LeJeune, 66, a lifelong resident of Pawtucket, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Born in Attleboro, he was the son of the late Roger H. and Lucille (Roy) LeJeune, and he was predeceased by his best friend and brother, Roger “Pete” R.

Mickey spent his career in...

Feb 14, 2024

Pawtucket-Jean D. (Pailthorpe) Birtwell, 94, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved and devoted wife of William L.

Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Raymond A. and M.

Emaline (Morrow) Pailthorpe.

Jean enjoyed crocheting, especially for all her...

Feb 14, 2024

Cumberland – Barbara A. (Jablonski) Womack, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

She was the wife of the late Donald C.

Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Anna (Almeida) and John Joseph.

Barbara had resided in Pawtucket and Ft.

Myers, Florida before moving to...

Feb 9, 2024

Port Charlotte, FL – Helena E. (LaFrance) Taylor, 93, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Friday, February 9, 2024.

She was the beloved wife of Roy S.

Taylor, Sr. for seventy-two loving years.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, Helena and Roy made their...

Feb 9, 2024

Pawtucket – Laurel B. Chamberland, 66, passed away  on Friday, February 9, 2024. Born in Lynnfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late Warren J. and Shirley L. (Testa) Chamberland. Laurel graduated from Westminster Choir College, New Jersey, where she studied sacred music and earned a bachelor's degree. She was a professional opera singer, an accomplished pianist and was...

Feb 7, 2024

Allen, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Providence, he was the son of Nancy S. (Dufour) Allen and the late Thomas Edward Allen.

Seth graduated in 1992 from William M.

Career & Technical High School in Lincoln.

He worked as a...

Feb 5, 2024

Lincoln – Emilie C. (Broberg) Forest, R.N., 90, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024.

She was the beloved wife of the late Robert N.

Born in East Providence, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Sophie (Renken) Broberg.

Emilie grew up in East Providence and attended...

Feb 5, 2024

McLaughlin, 61, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024, while under the compassionate care of the staff at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence.

He was the beloved husband of Lisa M. (Viegas) McLaughlin for thirty-eight wonderful years.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Mederic D., Sr. and...

Feb 5, 2024

Pawtucket – Elizabeth “Liz” L. (Hotchkiss) Zielinski, 75, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024.

She was the beloved wife of Edward A.

Zielinski, Sr. for fifty-six years.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Rev.

Walter M. and Alice L. (Isles) Hotchkiss.

Liz graduated from...

Feb 5, 2024

Pawtucket – Maria Conceicao (Alberto) Jorge, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday.

She was the beloved wife of the late Luis Santos and the late Jose G.

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...

Feb 4, 2024

Rumford – Dorothy A. (Heffron) Conway, 85, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, February 4, 2024.

She was the beloved wife of the late Edward S.

Born in Ashland, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Raymond W. and Dorothy C. (Doyle) Heffron.

Dotti had resided...

Feb 3, 2024

Wheatley, 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of the late Deborah R. (Waterman) Wheatley for nearly forty years.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Albert D. and Mary A. (Brown) Wheatley.

David graduated from Seekonk High...

Feb 2, 2024

Metivier, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024.

He was the beloved husband of the late Monique R. (Boulanger) Metivier.

Born in Albion, he was the son of the late Emile and Aurore (Forest) Metivier.

Emile began his career as an apprentice weaver at the former Cadillac Textile, Valley Falls, and...

Feb 1, 2024

Lincoln – Christopher F.

Mello, 75, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

The son of the late Christopher and Grace (Wall) Mello, he resided in Pawtucket before moving to Lincoln in August 2023.

Chris was a floral designer at Stop & Shop for many years until...

Jan 31, 2024

Pawtucket – Dennis J.

Tulli, 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth A. (Dougherty) Tulli.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Americo M. and Edith M. (Conti) Tulli.

...

Jan 31, 2024

Palm Bay, Florida – Joyce L. (Read) Rennick, 82, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully in Palm Bay, Florida on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

She was the beloved wife of James W.

Rennick, Sr. for fifty-nine years.

Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Lillian (Bonacorsi) Rondeau.

Joyce...

Jan 28, 2024

Pawtucket – Richard “Rick” Jean, 71, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

He was the beloved husband of Donna L. (Winward) Jean for forty-six years.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Alfred, Sr., and Edith (Alger) Jean.

Rick worked as a machine operator at the former NEPTCO, Inc.,...