Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI

Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas

Joan Sandra Kratochwil

Joan Sandra Kratochwil

Apr 20, 2025

Pawtucket – Joan S. (Bator) Kratochwil, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late Charles P.

Kratochwil for fifty-two years.

Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Aminda (Ferrini) Bator.

Joan attended Tolman High School, Pawtucket, and...

Roger P. Tetreault

Roger P. Tetreault

Apr 14, 2025

Rehoboth, MA – Roger “T.” P.

Tetreault, 83, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, after a brief illness.

He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara H. (Bobola) Tetreault, who passed away in 2021, and leaves behind the last love of his life, Brenda Davey.

Roger “T” was born in Pawtucket...

Richard J. Papineau

Richard J. Papineau

Apr 14, 2025

North Providence - Richard "Rick" J.

Papineau, 66, passed away on Monday, April 14th, 2025.

He was the beloved husband of Marilyn (Ortiz) Papineau.

Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Raymond H. and Mary E. (Roach) Papineau, he resided in North Providence most of his life.

Rick's pride and...

Jo-Ann Guindon

Jo-Ann Guindon

Apr 12, 2025

Pawtucket – Jo-Ann (Rabau) Guindon, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of Bruce P.

Guindon, Sr., for fifty-six loving years.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Maurice and Ruth (Richter) Rabau.

Jo-Ann worked for many years at...

Germaine Gertrude Genest

Germaine Gertrude Genest

Apr 12, 2025

Pawtucket – Germaine G. (Bergeron) Genest, 100, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Roland J.

Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Lamoureux) Bergeron.

Genest was a faithful communicant of St.

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John Edward Moran, Sr.

John Edward Moran, Sr.

Apr 11, 2025

Moran, Sr., 62, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of Lisa A. (DeAndrade) Moran.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of Patricia J. (McElroy) Moran of Pawtucket and the late David J.

John graduated from Tolman High School in 1980,...

William Henry Chace

William Henry Chace

Apr 11, 2025

Chace, 80, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 11, 2025.

He was the beloved husband of Susan A. (Birtwell) Chace, with whom he shared over forty wonderful years of marriage.

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Edward and Edith (Browning) Chace.

Bill grew up in Baltimore and moved...

Joseph Patrick Ruttle

Joseph Patrick Ruttle

Apr 6, 2025

Pawtucket – Joseph “Joe” P.

Ruttle, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025.

He was the beloved husband of the late Clara I. (Henao) Ruttle.

Born in Medford, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Elvena (Deming) Ruttle.

A veteran of the U.S.

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Dorothea M. Wolfsberger

Dorothea M. Wolfsberger

Apr 1, 2025

East Providence – Dorothea M. (Elbert) Wolfsberger, 83, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Leo J.

Born in Meschard, Bavaria, Germany, Dorothea was a daughter of the late Karl and Elizabeth Elbert.

Dorothea moved to the United States in 1963 and...

William Henry Conlon, V

William Henry Conlon, V

Mar 25, 2025

UPDATED CELEBRATION OF LIFE William Henry Conlon, V, known affectionately as "Willy" and “Uncle Wee” to family and friends, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2025, in Providence, Rhode Island at the age of 39.

Born on June 16, 1985, at Pawtucket Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Willy grew up learning the art of finish carpentry...

Tina M. Priddy

Tina M. Priddy

Mar 24, 2025

Pawtucket – Tina M. (Laprade) Priddy, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of Jay D.

Priddy for twenty-five beautiful years.

Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lorraine (Laporte) Laprade.

Tina graduated from...

Gary Eugene Callanan

Gary Eugene Callanan

Mar 21, 2025

Callanan, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 21, 2025.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of Eugene J.

Callanan and the late Julia R. (Coes) Callanan.

Gary graduated in 1983 from Xaverian Brothers High School, Westwood, MA and was a valued member of their golf team.

He worked...

Normand J. Thibeault

Normand J. Thibeault

Mar 21, 2025

Central Falls - Normand J.

Thibeault, 100, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 21st, 2025, He was the beloved husband of the late Jacqueline B. (Desroches) Thibeault.

A lifelong resident of Central Falls, he was the son of the late Wilfred Thibeault and Blanche (Riendeau) Corbi.

Normand was a World War...

Edward A. Lavigne

Edward A. Lavigne

Mar 20, 2025

Smithfield - Edward “Eddie” A.

LaVigne, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

Born on May 2, 1960, he was a son of Antionette (Hart) LaVigne of Pawtucket and the late Edward F.

Eddie was the beloved husband of Sandra Parrillo for forty-two loving years.

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Rita H. Krupowicz

Rita H. Krupowicz

Mar 19, 2025

Seekonk - Rita Helen Krupowicz, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, at the remarkable age of 101.

Born on August 10, 1923, in Providence, Rhode Island to parents Margaret M & Alfred S.

DiGrado, and grew up in a large family of seven children.

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Robert A. Grocott, Sr.

Robert A. Grocott, Sr.

Mar 18, 2025

Grocott Sr., formerly of Seekonk and a resident of Middletown, RI since 2011, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, at the age of 89.

Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on September 5th, 1935, Robert lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to others.

Robert was the proprietor and pharmacist of the...

Walter F. Wall

Walter F. Wall

Mar 16, 2025

Walter F. "Buster" Wall, 78, of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 1, 1947, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Buster was the beloved son of the late Charles and Margaret Wall.

Buster is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Carol; his...

Sandra L. Brissette

Sandra L. Brissette

Mar 16, 2025

Pawtucket - Sandra L. (Hunt) Brissette, 80, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

The daughter of the late William C. and Gertrude R. (Gaudette) Hunt, she had resided in Cumberland before moving to Pawtucket sixty-two years ago.

Sandy was the cherished wife of Aime J.

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John E. Demers, Sr.

John E. Demers, Sr.

Mar 15, 2025

Cumberland - Jack Demers, Sr. was born in Pawtucket, RI to William and Laura (Vandal) Demers.

In 1948, Jack enlisted in the Army National Guard.

He served in Company A 118th Engineer Battalion and was promoted to Sargent First Class.

He was honorably discharged in 1952.

Jack married his soul mate...

Ruth J. Borden

Ruth J. Borden

Mar 12, 2025

Pawtucket - Ruth "Jackie" J. (Kent) Borden, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late James H.

Born on April 25th, 1935, in Pawtucket, the daughter of the late John J., Sr. and Ruth (Thurber) Kent, Jackie spent her entire life in...