Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI

Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas

James J. Sabourin

James J. Sabourin

Mar 11, 2019

Sabourin, 92, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, March 11, 2019.

He was the beloved husband of the late Rita L. (Lehoullier) Sabourin.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Joseph C. and Victoria (Perrin) Sabourin.

Jim was a World War II U.S.

He was...

Claire B. Blanchet

Claire B. Blanchet

Mar 10, 2019

Pawtucket – Claire B. (Charron) Blanchet, 80, a retired seamstress, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of the late Adrien F.

Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Dolor E. and Fedora R. (Proulx) Charron, she resided in Pawtucket most of her...

Stephen H. Wild

Stephen H. Wild

Mar 8, 2019

Pawtucket – Stephen H.

Wild, 54, of Uxbridge, MA, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of Harry and Phyllis (Saulino) Wild of Pawtucket.

Stephen was a graduate of Tolman High School in Pawtucket, where he was a member of both the track ...

Thomas J. Reddington, Iii

Thomas J. Reddington, Iii

Mar 6, 2019

Pawtucket – Thomas J.

Reddington, III, 71, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

He leaves his best friend and spouse of nearly thirty years, Diane M. (Allard) Reddington.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Thomas J., Jr....

William "Bill" H. Cartwright, Jr.

William "Bill" H. Cartwright, Jr.

Mar 6, 2019

Pawtucket – William “Bill” H.

Cartwright, Jr., 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Golden Crest Nursing Centre, North Providence.

He was the husband of the late Charlotte E. (Collins) Cartwright.

Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late William H., Sr. and Marie A. (Blais) Cartwright.

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Jose A. Meneses

Jose A. Meneses

Mar 5, 2019

Meneses, 88, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

He was the beloved husband of Noelia (Costa) Meneses for nearly seventy years.

Born in Terceira, Açores, Portugal, he was of nine children of the late Jose and Gerônema (Mancebo) Meneses.

Jose was a communicant of St.

Anthony Church, Pawtucket and worked...

Loretta M. Alviti

Loretta M. Alviti

Mar 4, 2019

Cumberland – Loretta M. (Bouley) Alviti, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of Anthony “Tony” Alviti for sixty-three years.

Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Omer J. and Evelina M. (Samson) Bouley, she had resided in Cumberland since 1961.

Loretta was employed by...

Boyzie "Cha-Cha" P. Grant

Boyzie "Cha-Cha" P. Grant

Mar 2, 2019

Boyzie “Cha-Cha” Philip Grant, 78, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on March 2, 2019.

He was the husband of Rebecca (Johnson) Grant of Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, he was the son of the late Emilia Farmer and Samuel Grant.

Grant moved to the Kono District, a province in...

Eileen V. Pietraszka

Eileen V. Pietraszka

Mar 1, 2019

Eileen V. (Stanton) Pietraszka, 91, of St.

Elizabeth’s Manor Bristol, RI, passed away peacefully March 1, 2019 with her children by her side.

Born to the late John and Edith (Riley) Stanton of Pawtucket, RI, Eileen was a lifelong Rhode Island resident.

She is predeceased by her husband Julian T.

Pietraszka,...

Arline "Arli" D. Doran

Arline "Arli" D. Doran

Feb 22, 2019

Pawtucket – Arline “Arli” D.

Doran, 64, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late James C. and Alice C. (Gagnon) Doran.

Arli worked for many years as the delivery scheduler for the former Star Markets, until her retirement several years ago....

Rose Marie Rapp

Rose Marie Rapp

Feb 22, 2019

Lincoln – Rose Marie (Grafe) Rapp, 92, passed away peacefully at home, with family by her side, on Friday, February 22, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore Rapp.

Born in Hopkinton, RI, she was the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Irma (Jahn) Grafe.

Rose Marie was a longtime...

Louise F. Mcadams

Louise F. Mcadams

Feb 21, 2019

Seekonk – Louise F. (Madden) McAdams, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 21, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of the late William McAdams.

Born in Providence, the daughter of the late William and Marion (Green) Madden, she resided in Seekonk since 1953.

Louise was an inspector at Jostens, Attleboro for ten...

Muriel A. Madigan

Muriel A. Madigan

Feb 18, 2019

Cumberland – Muriel A. (Bibby) Madigan, 87, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest Madigan.

Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late William and Evelyn (Culpan) Bibby.

Muriel was employed by Ann & Hope for many years until...

Robert S. Tartaglia

Robert S. Tartaglia

Feb 17, 2019

Pawtucket – Robert S. Tartaglia, 68, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Sabatino Tartaglia and Mary (Walusiak) Tartaglia-Downes. Bob was a mail handler at the Federal Post Office, Providence, for twenty-five years until retiring in 2016. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed golfing and baseball. Bob...

Claire L. Cabral

Claire L. Cabral

Feb 17, 2019

Narragansett - Claire L. (Rivet) Cabral, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 17, 2019 in North Smithfield, RI due to complications following pneumonia.

She was surrounded by family and friends.

Claire was the beloved wife of the late John C.

Cabral was the daughter of the late Armond and Marie Rose (Guilmette) Rivet....

Cynthia M. Oliveira

Cynthia M. Oliveira

Feb 15, 2019

Pawtucket – Cynthia M. (Martin) Oliveira, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of the late Antonio A.

Oliveira who passed away one month ago.

Born in Taunton, she was a daughter of the late John and Agnes (Mendonca) Martin.

Cynthia had resided in...

Norman E. Spano

Norman E. Spano

Feb 14, 2019

Pawtucket - Norman E. Spano, 59, passed away on February 14, 2019.  Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Earl A. and Joan A. (Harrison) Spano. Norman was a self-employed subcontractor who drove tractor trailers for various companies.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and being in the company of his beloved pets. He is survived by two...

Lynn M. Kraemer

Lynn M. Kraemer

Feb 14, 2019

Cumberland – Lynn M. (Mahan) Kraemer, 53, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 14, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of John J.

Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of Carlene M. (Renell) Mahan of Palm Coast, Florida and the late Robert E.

Mahan, Sr., she resided in Pawtucket until...

Robert J. Gagnon

Robert J. Gagnon

Feb 13, 2019

South Attleboro – Robert J.

Gagnon, 80, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

He was the beloved husband of Carol M. (Don Carlos) Gagnon for fifty-nine years.

Born in Central Falls, a son of the late Arthur and Armosa (Bergeron) Gagnon, he resided in Pawtucket before moving to South Attleboro fifty-five years...

June "June Bug" E. Alix

June "June Bug" E. Alix

Feb 13, 2019

Pawtucket – June “June Bug” E. (Smiley) Alix, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

She was the beloved wife of the late Albert W.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Blanche (Goodwin) Smiley.

June worked for the State of Rhode Island as...