Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI
Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas
Leo G. Beland
Jan 30, 2022
Pawtucket – Leo G. Beland, 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 30, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Theresa Y. (Morin) Beland. Born in Central Falls, Leo resided in Pawtucket since 1950, and was a son of the late Euclide and Lumina (Tetreault) Beland. Leo was a United States Army veteran and Ex-POW of World War...
Barbara J. Olet
Jan 28, 2022
Rumford – Barbara J. (Benoit) Drolet, 76, passed on Friday, January 28, 2022. Born in Central Falls, she was a daughter of the late Ange Albert and Marie (Courtemanche) Benoit. Barbara had resided in Pawtucket before moving to Rumford in 2000. She was a volunteer for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. She leaves a daughter, Suzanne M. Goldsmith; two sons,...
Roger J. Petit
Jan 28, 2022
North Attleboro – Roger J. Petit, 100, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Irene R. (LaBree) Petit, who passed in 1980. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, he was one of nine children of the late Damase E. and Cordelia (Ricard) Petit. Roger was a United States Army veteran of World War...
Manuel Antonio Arruda
Jan 25, 2022
Pawtucket – Manuel Antonio Arruda, 73, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Evangelina (Mauricio) Arruda for forty-eight loving years. Together they would have celebrated their 49th anniversary on May 19th. Born on the island of São Miguel, Açores, Portugal, he was a son of the late José and Maria...
Clara Ruttle
Jan 23, 2022
TO VIEW MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL VIA LIVESTREAM CLICK HERE Pawtucket – Clara I. (Henao) Ruttle, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 23, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She was the beloved wife of Joseph P. Ruttle for twenty-five wonderful years. Born in Colombia, she was the youngest child of the late Dr. Francisco and Lucilia (Martinez) Henao....
Lewis Watkins 4Th
Jan 21, 2022
Pawtucket – Lewis V. Watkins 4th, 53, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 after a courageous battle with Diabetes. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of Lewis V. Watkins 3rd and Elaine (Choiniere) Watkins of Pawtucket. Lewis was an avid sports fan of NASCAR, Boston Bruins, the Red Sox and most important, his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. He also...
Edward A. Jesuino
Jan 13, 2022
Pawtucket – Edward A. Jesuino, 78, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was the husband of Judith M (McDermott) Jesuino for fifty-eight years. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Joseph A. and Arminda (Reis) Jesuino. All of his family considers him a very special man, a loving father, grandfather & great grandfather....
Robert F. Quinlan
Jan 12, 2022
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION Robert F. Quinlan, 89, of Dennis, MA and Naples, FL passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, after a period of declining health. He was the loving husband of Mary (O’Neill) Quinlan for thirty-three years. Born in Pawtucket, RI on January 19, 1932, he was the son of the late Thomas and Frances (Mullarkey) Quinlan. Following his...
Blanche D. Ferguson
Jan 12, 2022
Pawtucket – Blanche D. (Jette) Ferguson, 91, formerly of Rumford, passed away peacefully at the Jeanne Jugan Residence in Pawtucket, on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Gavin B. Ferguson, who passed away in June of 2013. Born in Central Falls, she was a daughter of the late George O. and Diana (Fournier) Jette....
Alda Broadbent
Jan 12, 2022
Fairhaven, MA – Alda (Amaral) Broadbent, 85, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Broadbent. Born in Cumberland, she was a daughter of the late Manuel, Sr. and Maria Augusta (Machado) Amaral. Alda worked in various rolls at Hasbro, Ann & Hope, Sara Coventry and Bob’s...
Claire M. Durand
Jan 12, 2022
Pawtucket – Claire M. Durand, 92, passed on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late William J. and Beatrice C. (Lapalme) Durand. Claire was a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Photography and the operator of the former Durand Photography Studio, Providence. Most recently, she was a hostess at Bobby’s...
Armand P. Jolin
Jan 11, 2022
Rehoboth – Armand P. Jolin, 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn Quinn Jolin, with whom he enjoyed traveling and eating at the best local spots. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Paul and Yvonne (Camire) Jolin. Armand was a...
Rose Alma Jutras
Jan 10, 2022
Pawtucket – Rose Alma (Aubin) Jutras, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Cleomene A. Jutras. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Alpherie and Robea (Tessier) Aubin. Mrs. Jutras moved to Pawtucket in 1977 and was a faithful parishioner at St. Teresa Church, Pawtucket, for many...
Mary "Mary Lou" Grimm
Jan 10, 2022
Providence - Mary “Mary Lou” Grimm passed away peacefully at The Highlands in Providence, R.I., in the company of her family on Monday, January 10, 2022. Mary Lou was born in Delaware to William McDowell & Federica McDowell on December 19, 1927, the middle of 11 children. Mary grew up in the Prices Corner area and attended Conrad High School....
Joellen V. Mcguire
Jan 9, 2022
Livingston, NJ – Joellen V. McGuire, 73, formerly of Middletown, Connecticut, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Josephine (Eastwood) McGuire. Joellen completed high school at Sacred Heart Academy in Pawtucket and then graduated from their school of nursing. From there, she worked as a Registered Nurse in...
Valerie A. Larson-Carlos
Jan 9, 2022
Pawtucket – Valerie A. Larson-Carlos, 62, passed unexpectedly at home on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas C. Carlos who passed on October 18, 2021. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Anita (LaPlante) Larson of Greenville and the late William Larson. Besides her mother, Valerie leaves two sisters, Victoria (Robert Moreau)...
Christopher Wypasek
Jan 6, 2022
Rehoboth – Christopher Wypasek, 60, passed away peacefully with his girls by his side on Thursday, January 6, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Iwona (Kukulska) Wypasek. Together Chris and Iwona celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary on January 4th. Born in Zakliczyn, Poland, he was a son of the late Stanley and Zenobia W. (Majewska) Wypasek. Besides his beloved...
Mary Louise Petretti
Jan 6, 2022
Mary Louise Paul Petretti, a longtime resident of Dobbs Ferry, NY passed away on January 6, 2022, having declined in health due to an illness dating from December 2019. She was 97 years old. Born on January 11, 1924, in Richmond, RI to Anna K. Sypula of Strogowa, Poland and Jacob Paul of Olib, Croatia. Mary spent her earliest years...
Beverly A. Case
Jan 5, 2022
Warwick – Beverly A. (Howe) Case, 89, formerly of Pawtucket and Barrington, passed on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late James A. Case. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the Arthur E. Howe and Bertha (Kinch) Taylor. Beverly had resided in Pawtucket and Barrington before moving to Warwick in 2010. She had...
James E. Mccartin
Dec 31, 2021
Pawtucket – James E. McCartin, 83, passed on Friday, December 31, 2021. Born in Providence, a son of the late Francis and Alice (Roach) McCartin, he resided in Pawtucket most of his life. Jim proudly served in the United States Navy. He and his late brother had been the proprietors of a local painting company. He leaves two daughters, Marilyn...


