Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI

Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas

William Salhany

William Salhany

Oct 6, 2021

Pawtucket - William Salhany, 99, devoted husband, incredible father, loving brother and uncle, caring and generous grandfather, fell asleep in the Lord peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

Bill was the patriarch of his family and loved being surrounded by family and friends.

He was born in Central Falls to the late Kamal and Ethel...

Doris M. Jameson-Strachan

Doris M. Jameson-Strachan

Oct 2, 2021

Pawtucket – Doris M. (Binette) Jameson-Strachan, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond J.

Jameson and the late Clifford G.

Born in Danielson, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Yvonne (St.

Doris enjoyed contributing to...

Carol A. Fournier

Carol A. Fournier

Oct 1, 2021

Seekonk – Carol A. (McMahon) Fournier, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at home.

She was the beloved wife of the late Henry “Hank” J.

Fournier for nearly fifty-five years prior to his death.

Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Francis...

Herbert "Herb" A. Gaston

Herbert "Herb" A. Gaston

Sep 26, 2021

Pawtucket – Herbert “Herb” A.

Gaston, 94, passed on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of Fernande “Fern” M. (Messier) Gaston for forty-two years.

Born in Starkville, Mississippi, he was one of nine children of the late John Davis and Annie M. (Savage) Gaston.

Herb served in the...

Cecile A. Laliberte

Cecile A. Laliberte

Sep 26, 2021

Seekonk – Cecile A. (Emery) Laliberte, 77, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Laliberte.

Born in Central Falls, Cecile lived most of her life in Seekonk, where she raised her family.

She was a daughter of the late Victor J., Sr., and Marie...

George P. Brooks

George P. Brooks

Sep 25, 2021

Attleboro – George P.

Brooks, 96, of South Attleboro, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of Mary G. (Fletcher) Brooks for seventy-four loving years.

Born in Central Falls, George lived most of his life in South Attleboro.

He was the son of the late George...

John J. Dasilva

John J. Dasilva

Sep 24, 2021

DaSilva, 43, formerly of Ocala, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of Judith A. (Reelis) DaSilva of Canada.

John was a skilled carpenter who worked in the construction industry for many years.

He had a strong work ethic, a wonderful smile and respectfully...

Michael "Spike" A. Gilardo

Michael "Spike" A. Gilardo

Sep 22, 2021

Attleboro – Michael "Spike" A.

Gilardo, 57, of South Attleboro, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of Wingsze Au-Gilardo for just shy of twenty wonderful years.

Born in Pawtucket, he lived most of his life in South Attleboro.

Mike was a son of the late...

Donna J. Ricci

Donna J. Ricci

Sep 20, 2021

Ricci, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, September 20, 2021.

She was the beloved wife of the late John H.

Born in Providence, the daughter of the late Joseph A.

Glanville and Grace M. (Bardell) Wolfe, she resided in East Providence before moving to Pawtucket in 1957.

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Kimberlee A. Lafond

Kimberlee A. Lafond

Sep 18, 2021

Ellsworth, Maine – Kimberlee A. (Houghton) Lafond, 60, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of Kenneth Houghton of North Kingstown, RI and the late Mary (Heslin) Houghton.

A 1979 graduate of Attleboro High School, Kimberlee lived most of her life in Massachusetts and...

Elena Araujo

Elena Araujo

Sep 17, 2021

Pawtucket – Elena Araujo, 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2021 surrounded by her late brother’s loving children.

Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Amelia (Gregorio) Araujo.

A lifelong resident of the city, Elena was a communicant of St.

Mary’s Parish, Pawtucket, for many years....

Elizabeth E. Fontaine

Elizabeth E. Fontaine

Sep 17, 2021

Pawtucket – Elizabeth E. (Russell) Fontaine, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters on Friday, September 17, 2021.

She was the beloved wife of the late George J.

Fontaine for sixty-four years.

Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late James T., Sr. and Ethel M. (Andrews) Russell.

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Eleanor A. Lemoi

Eleanor A. Lemoi

Sep 15, 2021

Pawtucket – Eleanor A. (Jeannotte) Lemoi, 81, passed away peacefully at home on September 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of Theodore H.

Lemoi, Sr. for over sixty years.

Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Gladys (Smith) Jeannotte.

Eleanor...

Aline A. Fortin

Aline A. Fortin

Sep 15, 2021

Pawtucket – Aline A. (Ratté) Fortin, 83, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 with her family by her side at Miriam Hospital, Providence.

She was the beloved wife of Rene J.

Fortin for nearly sixty-five years.

Born in Baie-des-Sables, QC, she was one of eighteen siblings, and the daughter of the late...

Nelda L. Spitaleri

Nelda L. Spitaleri

Sep 13, 2021

Spitaleri, 85, passed away at her home on Monday, September 13, 2021.

Born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, she was a longtime resident of Pawtucket.

Nelda was a devoted, loving, thoughtful and generous mom, nana, great-nana and dear friend to all.

She will be lovingly remembered by all whose lives she has touched over the...

Conrad "Pete" L. Lebel

Conrad "Pete" L. Lebel

Sep 13, 2021

Seekonk – Conrad “Pete” L.

Lebel, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, September 13, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of the late Doris (St.

Born in Berlin, New Hampshire, he was the son of the late Adelard and Claudia Lebel.

Army veteran, Pete proudly served...

Ruth F. Slater

Ruth F. Slater

Sep 11, 2021

East Providence – Ruth F. (Field) Slater, R.N., 83, of Rumford, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

She was the beloved wife of John J.

Slater for fifty-six loving years.

Born in Titusville, PA, she was a daughter of the late Harrison A. and...

Frederick J. Castrataro

Frederick J. Castrataro

Sep 11, 2021

Seekonk – Frederick “Freddy” J.

Castrataro, 63, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

He was the beloved husband of Patricia M. (Pelletier) Castrataro for thirty-two years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of Marie A. (Duarte) Bell of Panama City, FL, and the late Frederick J.

Freddy worked as...

Deborah L. Perreira

Deborah L. Perreira

Sep 8, 2021

Douglas, MA - Deborah L. (Handrigan) Perreira, 67, formerly of Pawtucket, RI, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021, at Beaumont Nursing Home on Hospice in Northbridge, MA. surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Michael A.

Deborah was born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late...

Catherine Bridget Tierney

Catherine Bridget Tierney

Sep 6, 2021

Pawtucket - Catherine Bridget (McKiernan) Tierney, age 104, and beloved mother of seven children, passed away on September 6, 2021, surrounded by family at her son’s home in Little Compton, R.I.

She was the daughter of the late Patrick and Bridget (Flynn) McKiernan and was recognized as the oldest living graduate of Blessed Sacrament School.

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