Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI
Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas
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...
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
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...
John T. Kelleher
Jul 26, 2020
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,...
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.
Boardman was a member of Durfee...
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....
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...
Carlo L. Sandstrom
Jul 20, 2020
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...
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.
...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...
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
Burke, 72, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.
He was the beloved companion of Barbara A.
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...
Barbara I. Harrington
Jul 4, 2020
Seekonk – Barbara I. (Gobin) Harrington, 95, of Seekonk and formerly of North Attleboro, passed away at home on Saturday, July 4, 2020.
She was the beloved wife of the late John J.
Born in North Attleboro, a daughter of the late Henry O. and Esther M. (Hoffman) Gobin, she resided in Seekonk since 1948....
William "Big Bill" R. Souza, Sr.
Jul 4, 2020
Norton - William “Big Bill” R.
Souza, Sr., 69, formerly of Seekonk, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020.
He was the beloved husband of Sheila E. (Harrop) Souza for forty-five years.
Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late John and Lucille (Pariseau) Souza.
Bill worked as a...
Aristidis Triantafilou
Jul 1, 2020
Attleboro – Aristidis Triantafilou, 54, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 in Providence. Born in Greece, he was the son of the late Stavros and Spiridoula (Binou) Triantafilou. He is survived by two brothers, Alex Triantafilou of Cumberland and Jimmy Triantafilou of Greece. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a Funeral Liturgy on Friday at 11 a.m. in...
Raymond "Chip" T. Hoyas, Jr.
Jun 30, 2020
Pawtucket – Raymond “Chip” T.
Hoyas, Jr., 61, of Pawtucket and Ft.
Myers, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
He was a son of the late Raymond T., Sr. and Helen D. (Nordquist) Hoyas.
Raphael Academy and the Community College of Rhode Island.
He served for over...
David E. Scott, Jr.
Jun 29, 2020
David Edward Scott, Jr., 72, of Statesville, North Carolina, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away at his residence on Monday, June 29, 2020.
A native of Providence County, Rhode Island, he was born on February 23, 1948 in Pawtucket, to the late David Edward Scott, Sr. and Helen Frances (Mather) Scott.
He retired as a printer...
Dorothy E. Wisher
Jun 25, 2020
Pawtucket – Dorothy E.
Wisher, 70, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020.
A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Clifford W. and Charlotte B. (Davis) Wisher.
Dorothy was as a devoted and loving mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
She was always smiling and...


