Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI

Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas

Mary L. Adams

Mary L. Adams

Jun 11, 2020

Warwick – Mary L. (McArdle) Adams, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of the late Vincent J.

Adams and the longtime companion of Donald Roccio.

Born in Providence, a daughter of the late John and Alice (Hindle) McArdle, Mary was raised in Central Falls, in...

Florence C. Contois

Florence C. Contois

Jun 10, 2020

Pawtucket - Florence C. (McQuesten) Contois, 95, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond S.

Born in Wrentham, MA, she was a daughter of the late Charles D. and Agnes C. (Callahan) McQuesten.

Florence resided in Pawtucket before moving to Rumford in 2005.

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Mary L. Fallon

Mary L. Fallon

Jun 9, 2020

Falmouth – Mary Louise Fallon, 60, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.

Born in Schenectady, New York, and raised with her family in Niantic, Connecticut, and in Scotia, New York, she was one of nine children of the late John T.

Jr. and Louise A. (Morris) Fallon.

Mary...

Everett R. Wright

Everett R. Wright

Jun 4, 2020

Pawtucket – Everett R.

Wright, 74, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 4, 2020.

He was the beloved husband of the late Judith A. (Cline) Wright.

Born in Attleboro, he was a son of the late Doris G. (Wright) Perreault.

Everett was a truck...

Everett A. Wiseman

Everett A. Wiseman

Jun 4, 2020

Seekonk – Everett A. Wiseman, 69, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor H. (Berg) Wiseman. Born in Michigan, he was the son of the late James E. and Anna (Anderson) Wiseman. He is survived by a brother, James Wiseman and his wife, Pat, of Muskegon, Michigan. He was the brother...

Dorothy M. Miller

Dorothy M. Miller

Jun 3, 2020

East Providence – Dorothy M. Miller, 86, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Born in Lewiston, Maine, she was the daughter of the late John and Justine (Lamb) Miller. She is survived by two sons, Jeff M. Miller of Providence and Robert G. Miller of Pawtucket. Interment at Spring Vale Cemetery, East Providence, will be private. Calling hours and...

Lynn H. Karneeb

Lynn H. Karneeb

Jun 3, 2020

Pawtucket – Lynn H. Karneeb, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was the loving daughter and caretaker of the late James G. and Edith (Farrington) Karneeb. Lynn was the founder and longtime proprietor of the former of “Salon 822”, in Pawtucket, until her retirement. She was devoted to her family and...

Cynthia Booker

Cynthia Booker

Jun 1, 2020

Pawtucket – Cynthia Booker, 77, passed away at her home on Monday, June 1, 2020. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Henry S. and Edith R. (Gonsalves) Booker. Cynthia lived most of her life in Pawtucket and worked in retail sales. She leaves behind extended family and dear friends. Family and friends are welcome to attend Committal Services...

Michael A. Tedino

Michael A. Tedino

May 27, 2020

Attleboro – Michael A.

Tedino, 62, died peacefully with his wife by his side on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

He was the beloved husband of Sharon L. (Oldham) Tedino for twenty-six years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late George A., Sr. and Virginia A. (Thompson) Tedino.

Michael...

Erika E. Danner

Erika E. Danner

May 26, 2020

Pawtucket – Erika E. (Bäsel) Danner, 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of Gerhard Danner for 57 years.

They would have celebrated their 58th anniversary this June.

Born in Eschenfelden, Germany, she was one of eight children of the late Otto and Emma (Rottman) Bäsel.

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James F. Day, Jr.

James F. Day, Jr.

May 26, 2020

Day, Jr., 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

He was the beloved husband of the late Helen M. (Twohig) Day.

Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late James F., Sr. and Dorothy (Ball) Day.

Jim proudly served aboard the USS Tanner in the United...

Capt. William "Bill" S. Follett

Capt. William "Bill" S. Follett

May 25, 2020

Seekonk – Captain William “Bill” S.

Follett, USAF (Ret.), 81, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 in Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attlboro, MA.

He was the loving husband of Eileen (Nave) Follett for fifty-seven years.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Roy and Etta (Hilyard) Follett.

Air...

Kenneth Douglas Viall Auclair, Sr.

Kenneth Douglas Viall Auclair, Sr.

May 25, 2020

Rehoboth – Kenneth Douglas Viall Auclair, Sr., 78, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020.

He was the beloved husband of Shirley A. (Polion) Auclair for 56 loving years.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late John Shorey Viall and Gladys Victoria (Norman) Auclair, and stepson of the late Lionel Edgar Auclair....

Richard K. Taylor, Sr.

Richard K. Taylor, Sr.

May 22, 2020

Pawtucket – Richard K.

Taylor, Sr., 76, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved companion of Donna Silva for thirty-two years.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Howe) Taylor.

Army veteran who served during the...

Robert R. Lemoie

Robert R. Lemoie

May 20, 2020

Pawtucket - Robert R.

Lemoie, 53, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was the son of Roger A.

Lemoie of Pawtucket and the late Brenda S. (Farrell) Lemoie.

Bob was a wonderful man, and somewhat of an enigma.

His...

Robert D. Dix

Robert D. Dix

May 18, 2020

Pawtucket – Robert D.

Dix, 81, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020.

He was the beloved husband of Kathleen V. (Shinkwin) Dix.

Together they would have celebrated their 45th Anniversary this coming September.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Irene and Arthur Dix, Sr.

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Elizabeth A. Swindelles

Elizabeth A. Swindelles

May 16, 2020

Pawtucket – Elizabeth A. (Barlow) Swindelles, 77, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of the late Dennis G.

Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late John and Abigail (Rogers) Barlow.

Elizabeth worked at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island for many years in dietary services...

Kenneth "Grampy" D. Neal

Kenneth "Grampy" D. Neal

May 14, 2020

Pawtucket – Kenneth “Grampy” D.

Neal, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the Waterview Villa in East Providence.

He was the beloved husband of Edna M. (Westgate) Neal for 64 years.

Born in Providence, he resided most of his life in Pawtucket and was one of twelve children of the...

Armstrong Maximillian Diaz

Armstrong Maximillian Diaz

May 13, 2020

Pawtucket - Armstrong Maximillian Diaz, 49, of Pawtucket, originally from The Bronx, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 after a brave and lengthy battle with cancer.

Armi overcame many hardships and lived life on his own terms.

From the age of 15 he survived by living in abandoned buildings on the Lower East...

Francis G. Lemaire

Francis G. Lemaire

May 13, 2020

Lemaire, PPD, Ret., 91, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

He was the husband of the late Wanda H. (Olearczyk) Lemaire.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Herbert J. and Margaret (Beirne) Lemaire.

Frank was a World War II veteran, having served in the United States Army Air...