Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI
Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas
Doha M. Chammas
May 6, 2023
North Providence – Doha M. (Geha) Chammas, 63, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Meelad Y. Chammas for thirty-eight years. Born in Kfarhazir, Lebanon, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Leila (Fadel) Geha. Doha earned a bachelor’s degree and went on...
Joseph M. Lugiski
May 5, 2023
Pawtucket – Joseph M. Lugiski, 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 5, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Shirley A. (Flanagan) Lugiski for twenty-one loving years. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was the son of Mary (Connors) Lugiski of Coventry and the late Raymond Lugiski. Joe worked as a meat cutter for over twenty...
Michael T. Hull
May 5, 2023
South Attleboro – Dr. Michael T. Hull, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, May 5, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Denise B. (Mallon) Hull. A lifelong resident of Attleboro, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Suzanne M. (Cerrone) Hull. Dr. Hull was an attorney in private practice for many years...
William M. Munzert
May 5, 2023
The Villages, FL – William “Bill” M. Munzert, 66, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 5, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Lee-Ann (Webster) Munzert for nearly forty-six years. Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late James R., Sr., and Geraldine M. (Yair) Munzert. Bill graduated from the former Don Bosco Technical...
Jacqueline L. Perron
May 1, 2023
Seekonk - Jacqueline L. (Rainey) Perron, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 1, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Perron, Jr. and longtime companion of Edmund Zawadowicz. Born in East Providence, she was a daughter of the late George F. and Frances A. (Ortlieb) Rainey. Jacqueline resided in Pawtucket...
Lee W. Empey
Apr 30, 2023
Pawtucket – Lee W. Empey, 75, formerly of Brockton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his home. Born in Fort Dix, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Winston and Joyce (Simmons) Empey. He is survived by five children, Sharon Carita, Buddy Empey, Tracy Empey, Steven Empey and Cheryl Empey; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren...
Samuel E. Hanna
Apr 25, 2023
PAWTUCKET - Samuel E. Hanna, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Bernice (Nessralla) Hanna for 46 years. A lifetime resident of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Louis and Margaret (Arouchon) Hanna. Sam was cared for and respected by all...
Audrey M. Hill
Apr 25, 2023
Rumford – Audrey M. (Adams) Hill, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Hazel (White) Adams. Audrey worked in furniture sales and retired from the former Alperts in Seekonk after many years. She was the proprietor of former Phyllis’ Dress of Riverside, and worked in real...
Paul F. Cavanaugh
Apr 24, 2023
Pawtucket – Paul F. Cavanaugh, 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24, 2023. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Vincent H. and Medora (Charland) Cavanaugh. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Paul proudly served his country during peacetime. He worked as a technician for the VA Hospital in Jamaica Plains, MA, until his retirement...
Raymond C. Corvese, Sr.
Apr 24, 2023
PAWTUCKET — Raymond C. Corvese, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 24th, after a four-month illness. Raymond and his wife Marilyn (Moline) Corvese had recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He was predeceased by his parents, Carmine and Angela (Caruso) Corvese. A lifelong Pawtucket resident, Raymond was a successful small businessman, owning a variety of businesses in and...
Patricia L. Scully
Apr 19, 2023
Pawtucket – Patricia L. (Finneran) Scully, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Raymond F. Scully, Jr. for fifty-one beautiful years. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Irene (Caswell) Finneran. Patricia graduated from Tolman High School, Pawtucket, and was a lifelong...
Wilfrid Beauchemin
Apr 18, 2023
Pawtucket- Wilfrid Beauchemin, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Rita (Genest) Beauchemin. They would have celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary on July21st. Born in Pawtucket, Wilfrid was the youngest of 5 children of the late Philippe and Marie Rose (Hetu) Beauchemin. Wilfrid was a United Stated Army veteran of the Korean...
Marsha H. Osbaldeston
Apr 17, 2023
Seekonk – Marsha H. Osbaldeston, 77, of Jacksonville, NC and formerly of Seekonk, MA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at home on Monday, April 17, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late James A. Osbaldeston. She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Alice Miller of Cranston, RI. Marsha worked for many years as a wire...
Robert Laberge
Apr 16, 2023
Woonsocket – Robert Laberge, 87, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Gerard and Iona A. (Kirkey) Laberge. Robert worked as a custodian at the Woonsocket School Department for many years until his retirement. Robert is survived by extended family and many friends. Services will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to...
Peter J. Soderlund
Apr 14, 2023
Providence – Peter J. Soderlund, 67, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Robin M. (Hallal) Soderlund for forty years. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Carl, Sr. and Laura (Barlow) Soderlund. Peter would be best described as a Renaissance Man who was blessed with...
Elizabeth "Betty" A. Dyl
Apr 12, 2023
Pawtucket – Elizabeth “Betty” A. (Pyzocha) Dyl, 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph B. Dyl. Born in Jewett City, Connecticut, a daughter of the late Edward and Catherine (Zwolinski) Pyzocha, she resided in Pawtucket most of her life. Betty was a longtime communicant of St. Teresa Church. She...
Harold F. Yahn, Jr.
Apr 9, 2023
Providence – Harold F. Yahn, Jr. (Skip), 78, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Paula F. (Brosseau) Yahn for forty years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Henry and Irene (Allen) Alberti. Harold (Skip) served his country over twenty years beginning in the United States Navy, United States...
Mabel A. Dunn
Apr 7, 2023
East Providence – Mabel A. (Johnson) Dunn, R.N., 92, of Rumford, passed away at her home on Friday, April 7, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Dunn. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Florine (Wood) Johnson. Mabel was a registered nurse and the proprietor of several area nursing homes. She...
Brian M. Kane
Apr 6, 2023
East Providence – Brian M. Kane, 80, of Riverside, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Born in Virginia, a son of the late Anthony J. and Joyce (Kirby) Kane, he resided in Riverside most of his life. Brian was the proprietor of the former Custom Corners, East Providence, for many years until retiring. He leaves two daughters, Cheryl A....
Frederick N. Shwaery, Sr.
Apr 5, 2023
Pawtucket – Frederick Nicholas Shwaery, Sr., 94, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Adele Marie (Abdulla Habib) Shwaery for seventy-two beautiful years. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Esper A. and Ida (Thomas) Shwaery. Fred was a longtime member...


