Artur "Tuii" J. Gomes-Debarros
Nov 4, 2020
Pawtucket – Artur “Tuii” J.
Gomes-DeBarros, 24, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of Artur J.
DeBarros of Pawtucket, and Elizeth Monteiro DeBarros of Central Falls.
A talented musician, Tuii was a gifted singer and songwriter.
He was a...
Barbara Ann Kelleher
Nov 4, 2020
Kelleher, 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
She was the beloved wife of the late John “Jack” T.
Kelleher for sixty years.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Mildred (Kelly) Ferrari.
A devout communicant of Our Lady of Mt.
Carmel Church,...
Thomas A. Thurber, Jr.
Nov 3, 2020
East Greenwich – Thomas “Tom” A.
Thurber, Jr., 72, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
He was the husband of the late MaryAnn (Gordon) Thurber.
Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Thomas, Sr. and Pearl E. (Murphy) Roy.
Tom graduated from the University of Rhode Island...
John T. Courtney, Sr.
Nov 2, 2020
The Villages, FL – John T.
Courtney, Sr., 71, formerly of East Providence, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020.
He was the beloved husband of Okhui (Hong) Courtney.
Born in Providence, he was the son of Alice C. (Harman) Courtney of Pawtucket, and the late John J.
Army veteran, John...
Betsy A. Balzano
Nov 1, 2020
Rochester, NY - Betsy Ann (Conlon) Balzano, PhD, 86, formerly of Pawtucket, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 1, 2020.
She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Balzano.
Born in Pawtucket, she was the youngest of six children of the late Martin and Nancy (Forrest) Conlon.
A 1952 graduate of...
Mary T. Herzig
Nov 1, 2020
Barrington – Mary T. (Devine) Herzig, 92, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020.
She was the beloved wife of the late Dr.
Born in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Nora (Morahan) Devine.
Mary was a graduate of Mundelein College, Chicago, Illinois (Class of 1950).
She...
M. Kathleen Sweck
Nov 1, 2020
Kathleen (Campbell) Sweck, 79, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Sunday, November 1, 2020.
She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Sweck and Joseph W.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Senator Ambrose L. and Alice (Brannigan) Campbell.
Kathleen worked for...
Henri Edmour Leblond
Oct 22, 2020
LeBlond, 87, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020 in Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro.
He was the beloved husband of the late Rita M. (Glode) LeBlond.
Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Joseph and Cecile (Lippe) LeBlond.
Henri earned his Ph.D. in Education and retired as a schoolteacher from...
Walter O. Dean, Jr.
Oct 16, 2020
Pawtucket - Walter O.
Dean, Jr., 89, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020.
He was the beloved husband of the late Frances J. (Rogers) Dean.
A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Walter O., Sr. and Clara Yvonne (Bessette) Dean.
Walter was a Korean War...
Kathleen A. Arthur
Oct 15, 2020
Woonsocket – Kathleen A. Arthur, 68, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late John J. and Elizabeth M. (Burns) Arthur. Kathleen was a loving sister, who enjoyed caring for her beloved cat, “Bubba”. She leaves two siblings, Marilyn Lamarre of Pawtucket and Michael Arthur in New Jersey....
Edna M. Dalton
Oct 12, 2020
Seekonk - Edna M. (Luescher) Dalton, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2020 in Providence.
She was the beloved wife of the late Lenard A.
Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Ella (Yost) Luescher.
Edna grew up in Pawtucket and graduated from Pawtucket East High...
David E. Cunha
Oct 12, 2020
East Providence – David E.
Cunha, 69, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Edward and Alice (Rentes) Cunha.
David was a graduate of William E.
Tolman High School, Class of 1970 and went on to earn his electronic technician certificate...
Robert "Bob" D. Palmer, Jr.
Oct 11, 2020
Rehoboth – Robert “Bob” Palmer, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Morton Hospital in Taunton.
He was the beloved husband of Carole A. (Lussier) Palmer.
Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Robert D.
Palmer, Sr. and Irene M. (Theroux) Pariseau.
Bob worked as...
Lawrence A. Souza
Oct 10, 2020
Providence – Lawrence “Sonny” A.
Souza, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2020.
He was the beloved husband of the late Judith M. (Tinkham) Souza.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Manuel and Maria (Martins) Souza.
Air Force veteran, Sonny grew up in the Fox...
Corrine S. Silva
Oct 10, 2020
Pawtucket – Corrine S. (Conlon) Silva, 32, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020.
Born in Providence, she was a daughter of Kenneth Linscott of Mansfield, Massachusetts and Keri Conlon and stepdaughter of Robert Muggle, Jr. of St.
Corrine was a graduate of William E.
Tolman High School, Pawtucket, Class of 2006.
...
Edward "Pop" T. Vargulish, Sr.
Oct 9, 2020
Pawtucket – Edward “Pop” T.
Vargulish, Sr., 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2020.
He was the beloved husband of the late Delores (Chantler) Vargulish.
Born in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Michael and Ann (Robowski) Vargulish.
Pop worked as a machine operator for General...
Elizabeth "Betty" L. Munson
Oct 8, 2020
East Providence – Elizabeth “Betty” L. Munson, formerly of Pawtucket, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 8, 2020 in her home. Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late George and Miriam (Cronan) Munson. Betty grew up in Pawtucket and graduated from Tolman High School in 1975. She passed her time playing Bingo, cards and spending...
Louis L. Figuerado, Sr.
Oct 6, 2020
West Warwick – Louis L.
Figuerado, Sr., 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 surrounded by his family.
He was the beloved husband of the late Elaine M. (Lallier) Figuerado.
Born in Seekonk, he was a son of the late Manuel and Mary (Glovski) Figuerado.
Louis was the proprietor of...
Doris M. Arruda
Oct 5, 2020
Pawtucket – Doris M. (Walker) Arruda, 93, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 in Providence.
She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur Arruda for nearly sixty years.
Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Dada) Walker.
A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, Doris enjoyed spending...
Mary Xifaras
Oct 2, 2020
Attleboro – Mary (Koufalis) Xifaras, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2020.
She was the beloved wife of the late Steve L.
Born in Areopolis, Greece, she was the daughter of the late Kyriakos and Elizabeth Vassiliki (Mougakas) Koufalis.
Mary came to the United States with her family as an adult...
