Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI

Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas

David R. Durand

David R. Durand

Nov 27, 2021

Pawtucket – David “Dave” R. Durand, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Raymond J. and Paula C. (Dumont) Durand. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, Dave enjoyed listening to music, playing his guitars and fishing. He is survived by two siblings, Sharon M. Hagopian and her companion, Henry...

Ann T. Rec

Ann T. Rec

Nov 26, 2021

Pawtucket – Ann T. (Burley) Rec, 101, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 26, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Boleslaw J. Rec for over sixty years. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Sarah (Quinn) Burley. Ann graduated from the former Sacred Heart in Pawtucket and was a lifelong resident of...

Lucy S. Titus

Lucy S. Titus

Nov 22, 2021

Pawtucket – Lucyna “Lucy” S. (Misiolek) Titus, 64, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 22, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved fiancée of Scott J. Titus for thirteen beautiful years. Born in Biecz, Poland, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Maria (Stygar) Misiolek. Lucy immigrated to the United States as a...

John B. Courtemanche, Jr.

John B. Courtemanche, Jr.

Nov 18, 2021

Pawtucket – John B. Courtemanche, Jr., 89, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Jeannette (Provost) Courtemanche. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late John B., Sr. & Mary (Dziedzic) Courtemanche. John was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and went on to work for...

Pauline "Polly" M. Callahan

Pauline "Polly" M. Callahan

Nov 17, 2021

Pawtucket – Pauline “Polly” M. (Bachman) Callahan, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Paul F. Callahan, Sr., for sixty years. Born in Seneca, New York, she was the daughter of the late Edward L. and Mary E. (Brand) Bachman. Polly moved to Rhode Island when...

Susan L. Moskowitz

Susan L. Moskowitz

Nov 16, 2021

Cumberland – Susan L. Moskowitz, 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Stephen A. Santos for forty loving years. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of Louise M. (Palagi) Moskowitz of Pawtucket and the late Robert J. Moskowitz. Sue was a buyer for Ann & Hope Department Stores before leaving to open...

Doris M. Firth

Doris M. Firth

Nov 16, 2021

Pawtucket – Doris M. (Snape) Firth, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Clinton F. Firth. Born in Pawtucket on January 19, 1925, Doris resided here most of her life until recently making her home at the St. Antoine Residence in North Smithfield. She was the daughter of the late...

Robert "Bob" E. Tootell

Robert "Bob" E. Tootell

Nov 13, 2021

Pawtucket – Robert “Bob” E. Tootell, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 13, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Alice (O’Brien) Tootell for forty-eight years. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Walter W. and Clara “Dot” (Baldwin) Tootell. Bob proudly served his country overseas as a Staff Sergeant of the U.S....

Dorothy A. Sternisa

Dorothy A. Sternisa

Nov 10, 2021

Attleboro – Dorothy A. (Sorci) Sternisa, 87, formerly of Crystal Lake, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. She was the former wife of the late Richard L. Sternisa. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (Felice) Sorci-Clayton. Dorothy dedicated her life to raising her children and tending to their home....

Robert C. Vanasse

Robert C. Vanasse

Nov 8, 2021

Seekonk – Robert C. Vanasse, 89, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn M. (Grise) Vanasse. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Henry and Rose (Laperche) Vanasse. Bob was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean War and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from...

Barbara H. Tetreault

Barbara H. Tetreault

Nov 6, 2021

TO VIEW MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL VIA LIVESTREAM PLEASE CLICK HERE Rehoboth – Barbara H. (Bobola) Tetreault, 75, passed away unexpectedly, and joined her late daughter, Trisha, in God’s hands on Saturday, November 6, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Roger “T.” Tetreault, to whom she was marred for fifty years. Together they celebrated their 50th Anniversary on October...

Ronan David Jordan

Ronan David Jordan

Nov 5, 2021

Johnston – Ronan David Jordan, 8 months, passed unexpectedly on Friday, November 5, 2021. Born on February 26, 2021, in Providence, Ronan was a beloved baby son of Denise S. Dacier and Stephen T. Jordan of Johnston; baby brother of Stephen S. Jordan; maternal grandson of Song Dacier and Iljoung Baek of Johnston, and David A. Dacier and his wife,...

Bernadette G. Prestly

Bernadette G. Prestly

Nov 1, 2021

Pawtucket – Bernadette G. (Cole) Prestly, 94, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Francis C. Prestly, Sr. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence B., Sr. and Eva A. (Messier) Cole. Bernadette worked at Providence Metallizing Corporation in Pawtucket for many years until her retirement. Above all...

Helen E. Ameen

Helen E. Ameen

Oct 31, 2021

Pawtucket – Helen E. (Monsur) Ameen, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 31, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward P. Ameen. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Tibbetts) Monsur of Michigan. Helen had resided in Pawtucket over seventy years. She was a member...

Irene E. Charrette

Irene E. Charrette

Oct 30, 2021

Pawtucket – Irene E. (Fugere) Charrette, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond R. Charrette, Sr. for fifty-five beautiful years. Born in Pawtucket, she was one of nineteen children of Philias T. and Beatrice (Picard) Fugere. Irene was a faithful communicant of St. Cecilia Church, Pawtucket, and a lifelong...

Gordon H. Colomy

Gordon H. Colomy

Oct 28, 2021

Pawtucket – Gordon H. Colomy, 54, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2021. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Jerome H., Sr., and Dorothy (Herring) Colomy. Gordon graduated from Charles E. Shea High School, Pawtucket, in 1988 and was a lifelong resident of the city. He lived his life to the fullest and possessed beautiful,...

Andrew M. Duehring

Andrew M. Duehring

Oct 28, 2021

Pawtucket - Andrew M. Duehring, 88, died on Thursday, October 28, 2021. He was the beloved husband of both the late Helene A. (Moreau) Duehring, and Sharyn (Hosey) Duehring. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the eldest child of Frank and Anastasia (Healy) Duehring. Andrew moved to Rhode Island in 1963 and settled in Pawtucket where he devoted his...

Eleanor E. Strom

Eleanor E. Strom

Oct 26, 2021

Seekonk - Eleanor Edythe (McIntosh) Strom, 100, was peacefully welcomed home by God in the early morning of October 26, 2021, after being present on this earth for more than 100 years. She honored her beloved husband, Robert “Bob” Ellis Strom, faithfully waiting to rejoin him 10 years and 20 days after his passing. They had been married for 63...

Maria Pacheco

Maria Pacheco

Oct 25, 2021

Pawtucket – Maria (Medeiros) Pacheco, 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late John F. Pacheco. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Ann (Rodrigues) Medeiros. Maria moved to Pawtucket in 1946 and was a longtime parishioner of St. Cecilia Church, Pawtucket. She worked...

Irene L. Connors

Irene L. Connors

Oct 24, 2021

Pawtucket – Irene L. (Deschenes) Connors, 80, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Connors. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Rose (Languedoc) Deschenes. Irene worked as a secretary at Miriam Hospital, Providence, for over thirty years prior to her retirement. An avid reader,...