Obituaries

Mar 31, 2020

Fairhaven, MA – Jillian M.

Heaslip, 32, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of Gary E. and Patricia L. (Fontaine) Heaslip of Seekonk, MA.

Despite Jillian’s personal struggles, she tried her best every day to be a better person and was always willing...

Mar 30, 2020

Seekonk – Irene C. (Oszaica) Viera, 84, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020. A daughter of the late John and Katherine (Mlyniec) Oszaica. Irene had resided in Central Falls before moving to Seekonk in 1983. She had been a greeter at Walmart, Seekonk for fifteen years, and was an avid Patriots fan. Irene leaves four children, David Phillips and...

Mar 30, 2020

Meyette, 54, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Providence, she was the beloved daughter of Mary K. (Campbell) Sweck of Pawtucket and the late Joseph Furtado.

Karen worked for many years as an after school coordinator for the Pawtucket School Department.

She was one of...

Mar 30, 2020

East Providence – Blanche “Bianca” (Serretti) Guerrieri, 96, of Rumford, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Vasco Guerrieri. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Oreste and Ida (Fedi) Serretti, she resided in Rumford since 1971. Blanche leaves a niece, Gay Ann Bishop; two grandnieces, Jennifer and Cristy; a...

Mar 29, 2020

Attleboro – Alfred H. Wood, Jr., 81, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020. He was the beloved husband of the late Diane C. (Bessette) Wood. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Alfred H., Sr. and Edith E. (Haley) Wood. Al was a longtime member of the Wampanoag Rod & Gun Club in Seekonk. He leaves...

Mar 27, 2020

Pawtucket - Jose Manuel Aguiar, 75, was granted eternal peace on March 27, 2020, following a lifelong illness of ALS.

His final days were spent surrounded by his loving family.

Although Joe’s illness made him appear frail, he possessed great strength, determination and perseverance and an ability to overcome incredible odds and physical challenges.

Mar 26, 2020

Cranston – Sochita Neou, 30, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 26, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of Hout Seng.

A daughter of Savath and Sokhon (Srey) Neou of Cranston, she resided in Providence until moving to Cranston eighteen years ago.

Sochita, a dental hygienist, was...

Mar 24, 2020

Pawtucket – Chrispino “Chris” J.

DiCarlo, 96, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.

He was the beloved husband of the late Agnes “Ida” M. (Zuromski) DiCarlo.

Born in West Warwick, a son of the late Pietro and Carmella (Padula) DiCarlo, he resided in Pawtucket...

Mar 19, 2020

Bonivart, MD, 94, died peacefully at home Thursday, March 19, 2020.

He was a beloved husband to Elizabeth L. (Stewart) Bonivart and father to Jennifer E.

Born in Tiszagyulaháza, Hungary in 1925, Arthur was the son of Anton and Veronica (Bartok) Bonivart.

Following its revolution, Dr.

Bonivart chose to leave his...

Mar 18, 2020

Pawtucket – Thomas F.

Keron, 65, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.

Born in Central Falls, a son of the late Francis L. and Edith (Rodrigue) Keron, he resided in Pawtucket most of his life.

Tom was a graduate of Saint Raphael Academy, Class of 1972, and earned his Associate Degree from...

Mar 18, 2020

Spring Hill, Florida - Anthony Roderick, Jr., 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria P. (Gomes) Roderick. Born in East Providence, he was a son of the late Anthony Roderick and Anna (Tabela) Allen. Anthony had resided in Providence before moving to Spring Hill, Florida over thirty years ago. He...

Mar 15, 2020

Pawtucket – Gerard P.

Desrosiers, 77, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020.

He was the husband of Louise T. (Dextraze) Desrosiers for fifty-four years.

Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Adelard and Germaine (Dubuc) Desrosiers.

A graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Gerard studied...

Mar 15, 2020

Attleboro - Francis J. O’Connell, 82, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020. He was the husband of Teresa (Hoban) O’Connell. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Francis H. and Mary V. (Lennon) O’Connell. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery will be private. Calling hours and floral tributes are respectfully omitted.  Memorial donations to the American Cancer...

Mar 13, 2020

Pawtucket – Virginia V. (Avedisian) Salhany, 94, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of the late Fred Salhany.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Neshan and Mary (Marza) Avedisian.

Upon graduation from Pawtucket East High School, Virginia was part of the...

Mar 9, 2020

Marion – Jean (Douglas) Woods, 90, formerly of Seekonk, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020. She was the wife of the late John Woods. Born in Lincoln, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Edith M. (Walmsley) Douglas. Jean dedicated her life to raising her children and tending to their home. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Mar 8, 2020

Family and friends, As the concerns over the Corona virus continues to grow, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have been recommending that people over the age of 60 and especially those over the age of 80 take extreme precautions; including limits on public gatherings, recommending frequent hand washing and social distance to...

Mar 7, 2020

Martel, 49, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was the husband of Mark Richards.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of Ronald Martel and his wife, Joanne, of Providence and Roberta (St.

Pierre) Martel and her late husband, Al Grzyb,...

Mar 5, 2020

South Attleboro – George “Mike” L.

Gibney, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

He was the beloved husband of Dorothy “Dot” B. (Vaillancourt) Gibney.

The couple had been married for sixty-five years.

A lifelong resident of South Attleboro, he was the son of the late George L....

Mar 4, 2020

Pawtucket – Connie (Goodman) Dube, 66, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of the late George Dube, Jr.

Connie was a daughter of the late Joseph Goodman and Evelyn (Allsup) Ogden and the step-daughter of the late Harry Ogden.

She resided in Pawtucket most of her life....

Mar 3, 2020

Pawtucket – Linda A. (Twarog) Coyle, 72, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of the late Peter T.

Born in Manchester, New Hampshire, she was a daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth (McCallister) Twarog.

Linda worked at the Pawtucket School Department as...