Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI

Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas

Alexander F. Davidow

Alexander F. Davidow

Aug 12, 2021

Seekonk – Alexander F. Davidow, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at his home in Seekonk, with family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Betty L. (Stevenson) Davidow for sixty-four years. Born in Central Falls, Alexander was the son of the late Alexander G. and Hedwig (Bogdon) Davidow. Alexander was a United States Air...

Theresa M. Demeulenaere

Theresa M. Demeulenaere

Aug 10, 2021

Pawtucket – Theresa “Terry” M. (Thornton) Demeulenaere, 74, passed away at home with family by her side on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Peter “Ron” Demeulenaere for over fifty-five years. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late William, Sr. and Annette (St. Hilaire) Thornton. Theresa was a devout Catholic and...

Edith M. Krekorian

Edith M. Krekorian

Aug 9, 2021

To View Funeral Home Service Via Livestream Click Link Seekonk – Edith M. (Heyssler) Krekorian, 91, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Ruben E. Krekorian. Born and raised in Germany, she a daughter of the late Maximillen and Margarete (Kunze) Heyssler. In 1952, she moved from Germany to Montreal, where she...

Jose I. Pereira

Jose I. Pereira

Aug 8, 2021

Pawtucket – José I. Pereira, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 8, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Rosa E. (Gomes) Pereira for sixty-four years. Born on the island of Faial, Azores, he was the only child of the late Antonio D. and Maria Pereira. Mr. Pereira immigrated to the U.S. in 1970...

Marlene A. Francis

Marlene A. Francis

Aug 8, 2021

Pawtucket – Marlene A. (Joseph) Francis, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 8, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late John A. Francis. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Iad and Albertine (Girourard) Joseph. Marlene’s family relocated to Pawtucket in the 1940’s and she graduated from the former Pawtucket East High School in...

Indiraben Patel

Indiraben Patel

Aug 7, 2021

Please Click Link to Access Services Via Livestream Pawtucket – Indiraben Patel, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 7, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Niranjan Patel. Born in Bukoba, Tanzania, she was the daughter of the late Jashbhai and Lalitaben Patel. Mrs. Patel immigrated to the United States in 1983 and settled in Pawtucket with...

Hilda M. Tate

Hilda M. Tate

Aug 5, 2021

Pawtucket – Hilda M. (Costa) Tate, 75, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Robert Tate. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Mariano and Hilda (Voltas) Costa. Hilda worked as a correctional officer and in security for many years until her retirement. Besides her husband, she leaves a son,...

Rose Azbar Masoian

Rose Azbar Masoian

Aug 4, 2021

Pawtucket – Rose Azbar (Hoogasian) Masoian, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late George K. Masoian. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Manoog and Mariam (Markarian) Hoogasian. Mrs. Masoian dedicated her life to raising her cherished family and tending to their home.  She later worked as...

Francis L. Ramsdell

Francis L. Ramsdell

Aug 3, 2021

Francis L. Ramsdell, 71, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family in North Providence on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather (Papa), who had a great sense of humor and enjoyed spending time with his family.  He will be fondly remembered by his love and devotion to his family,...

Patricia A. Coleman

Patricia A. Coleman

Aug 1, 2021

Pawtucket – Patricia A. (Carney) Coleman, 87, formerly of Rehoboth, Cumberland, and Little River, SC, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, August 1, 2021. She was the beloved wife of John M. Coleman. Together they would have celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary this September 23rd. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Edward...

Elizabeth E. Etchells

Elizabeth E. Etchells

Jul 28, 2021

Pawtucket – Elizabeth E. (Blades) Etchells, 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Etchells, Jr. Born in England, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Elvira Blades. Elizabeth worked as a receptionist in the jewelry industry for many years until her retirement. She was a devoted and loving...

Lisa A. Lavallee

Lisa A. Lavallee

Jul 27, 2021

Pawtucket – Lisa A. (DeLyon) Lavallee, 56, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Richard M.E. and Annette A. (Belanger) DeLyon. Lisa worked as a clerk at the RI Division of Motor Vehicles for the past six years until her recent retirement. She was a devoted...

Chester "Chet" A. Karbowski

Chester "Chet" A. Karbowski

Jul 23, 2021

Pawtucket - Chester “Chet” A. Karbowski, 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 23, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Rita B. (Brown) Karbowski. Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late John and Anna (Zajac) Karbowski. A U.S. Navy WWII veteran, Chet proudly served his country overseas aboard...

Irene M. King

Irene M. King

Jul 16, 2021

To View Mass of Christian Burial Via Livestream Please Click Link East Providence – Irene M. (McGinn) King, 94, of Riverside, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 16, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Russell P. King. The couple celebrated their seventy-fourth wedding anniversary this past April. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, she was a daughter of the...

Yvette F. Baker

Yvette F. Baker

Jul 14, 2021

Pawtucket – Yvette F. (Desrochers) Baker, 75, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Irving “Chet” E. Baker, Jr. for fifty-five loving years. Born in Providence, Yvette lived nearly all her life in Pawtucket, and was a daughter of the late Gregoire I. J. and Violette (Leduc) Desrochers....

Donald David Mcnaughton, Sr.

Donald David Mcnaughton, Sr.

Jul 13, 2021

Pawtucket – Donald David McNaughton, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Adrienne F. (Genereux) McNaughton. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, he was the son of the late William and Mary (Wild) McNaughton. A U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam era, Donald proudly served his country aboard the...

Jennie Graham

Jennie Graham

Jul 12, 2021

Seekonk – Jennie (Zuba) Graham, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert B. Graham. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Zietek) Zuba. Jennie worked as a secretary for Newman Congregational Church, Rumford, for many years. She enjoyed gardening flowers and was an...

Eduarda Pacheco Ambar

Eduarda Pacheco Ambar

Jul 10, 2021

Smithfield – Eduarda Pacheco Ambar, 64, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Born in Ponte Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Gilda (Pacheco) Ambar. Eduarda moved to the United States in 1975 and went on to a career as an administrative secretary at UVEX Safety Glass for many years...

Lester C. Bray

Lester C. Bray

Jul 10, 2021

Pawtucket – Lester C. Bray, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Elinor (Hannaway) Bray. Born in Gloucester, MA, he was the son of the late Charles “Franklin” and Viana (Abrahamson) Bray. In 1936, Lester and his family relocated to Rhode Island and settled in...

Victor "Bertinho" A. Cabral

Victor "Bertinho" A. Cabral

Jul 6, 2021

East Providence – Victor “Bertinho” A. Cabral, 68, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Lucia F. (Galvao) Cabral for forty-four years. Born in Ponte Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores, he was a son of the late Armando and Maria Joana (Correia) Cabral. Victor and his family moved to...