Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI
Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas
Maureen E. Outlaw
Jul 14, 2026
As a sunflower grows, faithfully leaning toward the light, we are reminded that love and devotion grow the same way — slowly, steadily, always turning toward the light held in our hearts and memories.
Today, remembering her light and love, the family of Maureen E. (Cassidy) Outlaw announce her passing on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, with her loving husband by her...
John C. Abreu
Jul 13, 2026
Pawtucket – John C. Abreu, 72, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. He was the loving husband of Maria F. (Santos) Abreu and the late Ilda Abreu. Born in Madeira, Portugal, he was a son of the late Virgilho and Maria (Campanario) Abreu.
John worked as an auto mechanic for Planet Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM in Walpole, MA, Bond and...
Elaine Wilbur
Jul 13, 2026
Cumberland – Elaine (Samra) Wilbur, 95, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Russell Wilbur of Cranston for twenty-one years. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Amir) Samra.
Elaine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister and was an active member of The Ladies...
Robin Lynn Parker
Jul 11, 2026
Pawtucket - Robin L. Parker, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 11, 2026. She was a beloved daughter of Frank W. Parker, III of East Providence and Aurise (Desjardin) Parker, and the stepdaughter of Carol A. (Poisson) Parker of East Providence.
Robin worked for many years in food service for local school districts and was a longtime participant in...
Kenneth R. LaFountaine
Jul 10, 2026
Pawtucket – Kenneth R. LaFountaine, 93, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Friday, July 10, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Dolores “Del” T. (Carvalho) LaFountaine, who passed in 1995. Born in North Providence, he was the son of the late Albert and Irene (McKeon) LaFountaine. Ken was a United States Army veteran of...
Kathleen V. Dix
Jul 6, 2026
East Providence - Kathleen V. (Shinkwin) Dix, 78, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert D. Dix. Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Helen (Porter) Shinkwin.
Kathleen worked for New England Linen Supply. She then volunteered for several years at Memorial Hospital before subsequently taking a...
Rita M. Guevremont
Jul 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Rita (LeFort) Guevremont
Rita Guevremont, 79, born in N. Attleboro, MA, passed away on July 4, 2026, in Anderson, SC carrying with her the deepest love of her family.
She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene A. Guevremont, with whom she shared 39 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they built a foundation grounded in...
Irving "Chet" E. Baker, Jr.
Jul 1, 2026
Pawtucket - Irving "Chet" E. Baker, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Yvette F. (Desrochers) Baker, married 55 years prior to her passing in 2021.
A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Irving E., Sr., and Margaret V. (Barker) Baker.
Chet worked as a mechanic...
Susan E. Tansey
Jun 28, 2026
Seekonk – Susan E. (Thompson) Tansey 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026. She was the wife of the late John J. Tansey, Jr., and the mother of the late Edward G. Tente.
Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Edward R. Thompson, Sr. and Katherine V. (Adams) Thompson. Susan had resided...
Patrick B. Sheehan
Jun 28, 2026
Pawtucket - Patrick B. Sheehan, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen R. (Agnew) Sheehan for fifty-eight loving years. Born in Seattle, Washington, he was a son of the late Robert Sheehan and Ivola (White) Selis.
Patrick was a United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam era and went on to a...
Rosemary Lavoie
Jun 27, 2026
Rehoboth – Rosemary (Bodell) Lavoie, 69, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Gerard Lavoie of Rehoboth, MA for forty-nine years. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Joan (Kelley) Bodell.
Rosemary was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She had worked for the Palmer...
Trevor W. Lamarre
Jun 25, 2026
Pawtucket – Trevor W. Lamarre, 43, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of William R. and Janet R. (Travis) Lamarre of Pawtucket.
Trevor worked for many years as a machinist and enjoyed being with family and friends.
Besides his loving parents, Trevor leaves a son, Ashton Lamarre of Pawtucket; a brother, Eric...
Theresa M. Lefebvre-Webber
Jun 24, 2026
Attleboro - Theresa M. (Cole) Lefebvre-Webber, 92, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Henry R. Lefebvre and the late Sidney Webber. Born in Attleboro, MA, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Eva (Messier) Cole.
Theresa was the co-owner of Regional Construction and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She...
Jason J Carvalho
Jun 24, 2026
Pawtucket – Jason John Carvalho, 49, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Born in Pawtucket, he was the beloved son of John J. and Linda M. (Barrese) Carvalho of North Providence.
Jason worked for Sodexo Food Services at Providence College and previously as the Manager of Natalie’s Pizza in Pawtucket. He enjoyed listening to music and was an avid Star...
John M. Ogni
Jun 23, 2026
Johnston - John M. Ogni, 87, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Angelo J. and Gertrude (Loughran) Ogni.
John was a United States Air Force Veteran and served in Greenland for a significant portion of his military career. He later graduated from Bryant University and spent...
Barbara J. Howard
Jun 22, 2026
Pawtucket - Barbara J. (Diggett) Howard, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph M. Howard who passed in 2022. Born in Central Falls, she was a daughter of the late Albert J. and Blanche (Chenail) Diggett.
Barbara worked for many years as a paper cutter at New England Paper Tube...
William Henry Conlon, IV
Jun 16, 2026
Providence – William (Bill) Henry Conlon IV, 77, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at home in the company of his loving wife, Renee A. (Filiault) Conlon. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William H. Conlon III and Matilda (Teixeira) Conlon.
Bill was a self-employed contractor who was skilled in many areas of construction. He had...
Karen Claire Departhy
Jun 14, 2026
Pawtucket – Karen C. (LeBeau) Departhy, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 14, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Henry P. Departhy, with whom she shared fifty-two loving years since their marriage in 1974. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Vivian (St. Don) LeBeau.
Karen enjoyed a meaningful twenty-four-year career at...
Normand J. Pouliot
Jun 11, 2026
Normand Joseph Pouliot (Pop) Age 92, of Venice FL passed away surrounded by his daughters and the love of his family on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Mary (Dube) Pouliot and the love of his life, Pauline (Messier) Pouliot. He is survived by his children Denise Lejeune of Venice, FL, JoAnn Lejeune...
John Konuk Blasing
Jun 11, 2026
John Konuk Blasing, Ph.D.
May 8, 1986 – June 11, 2026
John Konuk Blasing, of Providence, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2026, at 40. He lived a life defined by intellectual curiosity, friendship, and an unwavering appreciation for the people, cultures, and freedoms that shaped his world.
John was the beloved son of CCRI English Professor Randy Blasing and the late Brown...



