Claire Marie Grenier
Feb 27, 2026
Attleboro, MA – Claire Marie Grenier, 87, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026. Born in Central Falls, RI, she was the daughter of the late William “Willie” Ledoux and Pauline O. (Nault) Ledoux. She was the wife of the late John J. Grenier.
Claire was a dedicated homemaker and first resided in Pawtucket before moving to Pennsylvania where she lived...
Robert J. Machado
Feb 27, 2026
Pawtucket – Robert J. Machado, 80, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, February 27, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend whose steady presence and strength touched all who knew him.
Robert shared 50 beautiful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Shirley A. (Davis) Machado. Together they built a life...
Thomas A. Barber, Jr.
Feb 25, 2026
Pawtucket - Thomas A. Barber, Jr., 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Susan T. (LaCroix) Barber for forty-five years. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Thomas A., Sr. and Mary (Madden) Barber.
A mechanical engineer, machinist, and proprietor of TAB Enterprises and Tabco...
Ronald J. Campanelli
Feb 17, 2026
Seekonk – Ronald J. Campanelli, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Susan M. (McGrath) Campanelli for fifty-seven loving years. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Nicholas B. and Evelyn (Petrarca) Campanelli.
Ron was the proprietor of the former Ron’s Pizza Palace in Pawtucket for many years until it...
Stanley "Stas" Przeszlo
Feb 11, 2026
Stanley "Stas" Przeszlo, 67, of North Dighton passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 11, 2026, surrounded by friends and family.
Stas was born in Grodziskie Gorne, Poland to the late Jan and Maria (Lasek) Przeszlo. He moved with his parents and sisters to the United States in 1963.
Stas was an extremely hard worker who struggled to sit still. Throughout his life...
Joann Dorothy Peace
Feb 11, 2026
Seekonk, MA – Joann Dorothy (Minor) Peace, 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. She was the cherished wife of Robert Russell Peace for sixty years. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Joseph T. and Mary (Hylek) Minior.
Joann graduated from Tolman High School in Pawtucket and received her L.P.N. degree from St. Joseph’s School of...
Thomas John Harris
Feb 8, 2026
Pawtucket, RI – Thomas John Harris, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Born in Pottsville, PA, he was the son of the late Harold and Anne (Fatula) Harris.
Thomas honorably served in the United States Navy. He was a longtime resident of East Greenwich, RI and worked as an Estimator for Eastern Construction before becoming the Owner and...
Harold F. McShane
Feb 5, 2026
Pawtucket, RI – Harold Fred McShane, 92, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. He was the loving husband of the late Rev. Joan (Lyon) McShane for nearly fifty-two years. Born in Coventry, he was a son of the late Arthur and Florence (Dowding) McShane.
Harold grew up in Pawtucket and honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean...
Norman B. Standring
Feb 2, 2026
Pawtucket, RI – Norman Bernard Standring, 77, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026. He was the loving husband of the late Carol (Rudzis) Standring and the late Jean (Collette) Standring. Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Norman E. and Cora T. (Benoit) Standring.
Norman honorably served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam...
John R. Nixon
Jan 31, 2026
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI - With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life extraordinarily well lived, we announce that John “Jack” R. Nixon passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of family. Jack was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to parents, Annis (Bayley) Nixon and Robert B. Nixon, Jr. He was also the beloved nephew...
Karen E. Parker
Jan 30, 2026
Lincoln – Karen E. (Fournier) Parker, 73, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, after an extended hospital stay. She was the beloved wife of Ronald Rapoza, having shared forty-one years together. Karen was born in Providence to the late Louis and Gertrude (Zym) Fournier.
She was the proprietor of K&T Jewelry in Lincoln for many years. Karen shared her artistic...
Lawrence W. Kinch
Jan 28, 2026
Lawrence W. Kinch, Lt. Col., U.S. Air Force (Ret.), 89, of Gales Ferry, CT. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on January 28, 2026.
Larry, as he liked to be called, was the son of Lawrence H. Kinch and Annie Kinch (Woodward) and was raised in Pawtucket RI.
He was a loving and devoted husband to Ann M. Kinch (Firth), and...
Alice M. Thurber
Jan 26, 2026
Pawtucket - Alice Marie (Fortin) Thurber, 100, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late William Thurber. Born in Central Falls, she was a daughter of the late Simeon and Aglaee (Deshaies) Fortin.
Alice was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who spent many years working in the clothing industry and providing a...
Allan J. Livingston, II
Jan 26, 2026
Pawtucket – Allan J. Livingston, II, 75, passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Cheryl H. (Medeiros) Livingston for forty-five loving years. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Allan J. and Jean (Campbell) Livingston.
Allan worked for many years in...
Michael J. Verdoia
Jan 22, 2026
South Attleboro - Michael J. Verdoia, 75, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Susan A. (Gaouette) Verdoia. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Albert and Doraine (Tetreault) Verdoia.
Michael worked for many years in flooring as a carpet installation specialist.
Besides his beloved wife, he leaves a son, Joseph M. Verdoia...
Paul L. Charette
Jan 22, 2026
Central Falls - Paul L. Charette, 78, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. A Lifelong resident of Central Falls, he was a son of the late Norman A. and Madeleine M. (Chartier) Charette.
Paul was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam War and went on to a thirty-year career as a letter carrier for the United States...
Thomas F. Mynarski
Jan 21, 2026
Rumford – Thomas F. Mynarski, 92, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Jacqueline R. (Carrara) Mynarski. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late John and Sophie (Szafir) Mynarski.
Thomas served in the United States Army and went on to a thirty-year career as an engineer for...
Laureen Sheehan
Jan 19, 2026
Seekonk, MA – Laureen (O’Brien) Sheehan, 75, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael K. Sheehan, who passed in 2015. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Laurence T. and Mary T. (Brogan) O’Brien.
Laureen worked for many years as a respiratory therapist at both...
Antonio Laranjo
Jan 18, 2026
Pawtucket – Antonio Laranjo, 77, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cedros, Faial, Azores, he was a son of the late Artur D. and Angelina (Alvernaz) Laranjo.
Antonio worked for International Packaging before his retirement. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Cumberland. A talented mechanic, Antonio...
Battalion Chief Jamie Jerard Pike, P.F.D.
Jan 16, 2026
Pawtucket - Battalion Chief Jamie Jerard Pike, P.F.D., 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 16, 2026. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of Marge (Collette) Pike of Pawtucket and the late Norman G. Pike.
Jamie graduated from St. Raphael Academy in 1990 and spent over twenty-five years in public service to the City of Pawtucket Fire Department; most recently...
