Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI

Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas

Nancy Gendron

Nancy Gendron

Sep 14, 2020

Pawtucket – Nancy K. (Kelly) Gendron, 84, of Deerfield Beach, FL and formerly of Pawtucket, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 surrounded by her family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Judge Joseph S.

Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late John Kelly and Anne (James) Norton.

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Nicholas J. Miniati

Nicholas J. Miniati

Sep 7, 2020

Attleboro – Nicholas J.

Miniati, 22, passed away at home on Monday, September 7, 2020.

Born in Providence, he was a beloved son of Michael J. and Rhonda L. (Blanco) Miniati of Attleboro.

Nick was a 2016 graduate of Attleboro High School where he played varsity hockey, a sport which he was passionate...

Lillian F. Donahue

Lillian F. Donahue

Sep 4, 2020

Pawtucket – Lillian F. (Kenney) Donahue, 99, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 4, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of the late Walter S.

Born in Arlington, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Edmund W. and Gusta N. (Araya Pinto) Kenney.

Lillian spent her childhood in Milton, Massachusetts,...

Howard "Howie" A. Sweet

Howard "Howie" A. Sweet

Sep 3, 2020

North Providence – Howard “Howie” A.

Sweet, 94, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Howard E. and Margaret V. (Toher) Sweet.

Army veteran of the Korean War and went on to work as a machinist for many years until his retirement.

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Patricia A. Paiva

Patricia A. Paiva

Sep 2, 2020

Lincoln – Patricia A. (Morse) Paiva, 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio A.

Born in San Diego, California, she was a daughter of the late Edward Morse (USN) and Gertrude (Joachim) Morse.

Pat resided in Pawtucket before moving to Lincoln in...

Jeremiah "Jerry" E. Downes

Jeremiah "Jerry" E. Downes

Aug 26, 2020

Seekonk – Jeremiah “Jerry” E.

Downes, 95, most recently of Attleboro, MA, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Linn Health Care Center, East Providence.

He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy L.C. (Walters) Downes for sixty-six years.

Born in Pawtucket on June 16, 1925, he was the son of...

Geraldine M. Carpenter

Geraldine M. Carpenter

Aug 25, 2020

Rehoboth – Geraldine M. (Knott) Carpenter, 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen E.

Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Thomas, Sr. and Margaret (O’Brien) Knott.

Geraldine made her home in Rehoboth for over the past 50 years....

Raymond E. Bonin

Raymond E. Bonin

Aug 21, 2020

West Warwick – Raymond E.

Bonin, 86, formerly of Santa Ana, California and So.

Attleboro, Massachusetts, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020.

He was the beloved husband of the late Olive Bonin, Josefa Bonin and Theresa Bonin.

Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Harvey and Theresa...

James "Jim" M. Pion

James "Jim" M. Pion

Aug 17, 2020

Pawtucket – James “Jim” M.

Pion, 63, formerly of Block Island, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 17, 2020.

Born in Providence, he was the son of Yvette (Lebeau) Pion of Pawtucket, and the late Russell N.

A lifelong Pawtucket resident, Jim graduated from the former West High School, Pawtucket, in 1975.

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Rose M. Ganim

Rose M. Ganim

Aug 16, 2020

Pawtucket – Rose M. (Waian) Ganim, 94, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late George D.

Ganim for fifty years.

Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Nora (Samra) Waian.

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Pamela "Pam" M. Johnson

Pamela "Pam" M. Johnson

Aug 14, 2020

Pawtucket – Pamela “Pam” M. (Bora) Johnson, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 14, 2020 in her home.

She was the loving companion of Claus Baier of Warwick.

Born in Attleboro, she was the daughter of the late John, Jr., and Ella (Drew) Bora.

Pam grew up in Attleboro, MA and graduated...

Claire P. Bourget

Claire P. Bourget

Aug 14, 2020

Pawtucket – Claire P. (Donlevy) Bourget, 86, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 in her home. She was the loving companion of Richard Fay. Born in Attleboro, she was the daughter of the late William and Shirlie (Callahan) Donlevy. Claire enjoyed shopping, cooking and being amongst people. She will be remembered for her love of animals, fashion and her...

Earl R. Valentine

Earl R. Valentine

Aug 12, 2020

South Attleboro – Earl R. Valentine, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in his home. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late John F. and Beatrice V. (Earle) Valentine. Earl was a self-employed electrician who took great pride in his trade. He enjoyed watching westerns, traveling with friends, and raising horses. He is survived...

Mary Goyette

Mary Goyette

Aug 12, 2020

Pawtucket – Mary (Azar) Goyette, 94, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of the late Richard J.

Born in Syria, she was the daughter of the late James and Nabiha (Mona) Azar.

In her infancy, Mary emigrated to Central Falls, Rhode Island, with her parents and older...

Oscar M. Tremblay

Oscar M. Tremblay

Aug 8, 2020

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.

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Estelle B. Mcgovern

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.

Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Emile L. and Marie C. (St.

Estelle enjoyed crocheting, baking, cooking and was a devoted...

Rose L. Michaud

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.

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...

Kyle G. Smith

Kyle G. Smith

Aug 4, 2020

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...

Camila D. Nazare

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

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...