Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI
Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas
Oscar M. Tremblay
Aug 8, 2020
Attleboro – Oscar M. Tremblay, 93, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He was the former husband of Marion H. Knekties of Cumberland. A lifelong resident of Attleboro, he was a son of the late Alcime and Marion (Audette) Tremblay. Oscar was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, and an alumnus of Bryant...
Estelle B. Mcgovern
Aug 7, 2020
East Providence – Estelle B. (Baril) McGovern, 92, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul A. McGovern. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Emile L. and Marie C. (St. Denis) Baril. Estelle enjoyed crocheting, baking, cooking and was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and...
Rose L. Michaud
Aug 6, 2020
Uxbridge – Rose L. (Tavernier) Michaud, 99, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Armand A. Michaud. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Tanis and Laura (Millette) Tavernier. Rose worked for many years as a bookkeeper in the textile industry of the Pawtucket area until her retirement. She...
Kyle G. Smith
Aug 4, 2020
Pawtucket – Kyle G. Smith, 26, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Born in Providence, he was the son of Gardner A. Smith, Jr. of Pawtucket and the late Debra L. (Coppock) Smith. Kyle was a gregarious and quick-witted free spirit who made friends wherever he went. He worked at Hurder Millwork in Lincoln, where he applied himself...
Camila D. Nazare
Aug 4, 2020
Attleboro – Camila D. (Pinto) Nazare, 83, of Attleboro and formerly of Pawtucket, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. She was the former wife of John D. Nazare of Uxbridge. Born in Portugal, a daughter of the late Antonio and Maria B. (Serralheiro) Pinto, she came to the United States in 1967 and settled in Fox Point. Camila was...
Patricia J. Fontaine
Aug 2, 2020
South Attleboro – Patricia J. (Cole) Fontaine, 76, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior, on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Robert A. Fontaine for fifty-eight wonderful years. Born in South Attleboro, MA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph A. and Sabra A. (Howard)...
Joseph R. Allard
Jul 31, 2020
Pawtucket – Joseph R. Allard, 73, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. He was the son of the late Joseph A. and Lillian P. (Pope) Allard. Joe was a Vietnam War United States Army veteran, and had been employed by Amtrak for over twenty-five years. He leaves four children, Joseph Allard, Jr., James Allard, Jason Allard and Desiree Allard;...
Laura D. Clary
Jul 30, 2020
Seekonk – Laura D. (Hyatt) Clary, 59, formerly of Rehoboth, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Stephen R. Clary for thirty-one years. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of Bernice K. (Dawson) Hyatt of Warren and the late Raymond R. Hyatt, Sr....
Rodman D. Fayerweather
Jul 28, 2020
Pawtucket – Rodman D. Fayerweather, 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Providence. He was the loving companion of Laverne Wright. He was the son of the late Maurice W. and Margaret (Reels) Fayerweather. Rod worked as a carpenter by trade and devoted much of his time as a preacher. An avid runner, he enjoyed participating in marathons...
James J. Bradshaw
Jul 26, 2020
Pawtucket – James J. Bradshaw, a lifelong resident of Pawtucket, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the age of 81. He was the loving and devoted father of Lory Haggas and her spouse, Eddie, Vicki Robtoy and her spouse, Wayne and John Bradshaw and his spouse, Wendy. Proud grandpa to, Jocelyn and James Wilson, Ashley and Courtney Haggas...
John T. Kelleher
Jul 26, 2020
Seekonk – John T. Kelleher, 82, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Ann (Ferrari) Kelleher for 61 years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John J. and Rose (O’Rourke) Kelleher. John attended the former Holy Name School, Providence, LaSalle Academy,...
Joseph T. Boardman, Iii
Jul 24, 2020
Pawtucket – Joseph T. Boardman, III, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020. He was the beloved husband of the late Norma J. (Michael) Boardman. Born in Fall River, he was a son of the late Joseph T., Jr. and Mary (Dougherty) Boardman. Mr. Boardman was a member of Durfee High School, Class of 1946, he went on...
Paul R. Boucher
Jul 22, 2020
Woonsocket, RI - It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Reginald Boucher announces his passing on Wednesday, July 23, 2020. Paul was born on March 22, 1941 to the late Marie Antoinette (Bernier) Boucher and Paul Boucher. Paul grew up in North Providence and graduated from North Providence High School in 1959. While in High School he...
Erna F. Laplume
Jul 22, 2020
Pawtucket – Erna F. (Eastwood) Laplume, 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Providence. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elsie (Gardner) Eastwood. Erna worked as a fiscal clerk for the Department of Human Services, Central Falls, until her retirement. She enjoyed gambling, putting her feet in the water at the beach...
Carlo L. Sandstrom
Jul 20, 2020
Pawtucket – Carlo L. Sandstrom, 70, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020. He was the loving husband of Hilda S. (Valente) Sandstrom for twenty-three years. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Leo and Amelia (Rossi) Sandstrom. Carlo worked as a truck driver for several different companies throughout New England and in the Netherlands....
Janice M. Oliver
Jul 18, 2020
North Providence – Janice M. (DiChiaro) Oliver, 74, passed on Saturday, July 18, 2020. She was the beloved wife of James M. Oliver, Sr., together they would have celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary this coming September 18th. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Evelyn (Tremblay) DiChiaro. Janice was a graduate of North Providence High...
Corinne "Corky" S. Gilardo
Jul 15, 2020
Smithfield – Corinne “Corky” S. Gilardo, 67, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Alice (Boyajian) Gilardo. A 1971 graduate of Attleboro High School, Corky worked as a cashier at Twin River Casino, Lincoln, for over twenty-five years. She trained Thoroughbred horses since her late teens and was deeply passionate about...
Susan L. Bouchard
Jul 14, 2020
Attleboro – Susan L. Bouchard, 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. Born in Central Falls, she was a daughter of the late Norman and Antoinette (Nadeau) Bouchard. Susan is survived by many relatives and friends. Per Susan’s wishes services and visitation will be respectfully omitted. If desired memorial gifts...
William "Bill" M. Holliday, Jr.
Jul 14, 2020
Pawtucket – William “Bill” M. Holliday, Jr., 85, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late William, Sr. and Mabel (Sowter) Holliday. A U.S. Air Force veteran, Bill proudly served his country during the Korean War. He was an antique dealer who enjoyed donating his time at the local animal shelters....
Thomas M. Burke
Jul 8, 2020
Seekonk – Thomas M. Burke, 72, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. He was the beloved companion of Barbara A. Turner since 1985. Born in East Providence, he was a son of the late George E., Sr. and Mary (Fortin) Burke. Besides his loving companion, Thomas leaves four brothers, George Burke, Jr. of Riverside, Rhode Island, Robert Burke of...


