Obituaries

Jun 17, 2025

Lawrence “Larry” George Doucette, 94, a retired textile manager of Providence, formerly of Rehoboth and Pawtucket, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 17, 2025.

Larry was the beloved husband of the late Lois (Matthews) Doucette and the loving father of Patricia Morris, Elizabeth Pivirotto, and the late Lawrence Doucette Jr.

He was the...

Jun 16, 2025

Daniel G. (Danny) Tupaj Jr. 55 of Pawtucket passed away Monday June 16th 2025 at his place of solitude. Danny is remembered as a funny hard working man who had a love for finished carpentry, fishing and anything outdoors. Only thing to supersede that was the love he had for his family. Although he faced many challenges in his life...

Jun 15, 2025

Pawtucket – Maria M. (Bettencourt) Silva, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Jose Silva.

Born in Faial, Azores, she was the eldest of thirteen children of the late Carlos and Rosa (Oliveira) Bettencourt.

Silva immigrated to the...

Jun 14, 2025

Pawtucket – Robert M.

Haworth, 82, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Fred and Madeline (Kritzmacher) Haworth.

Robert worked for many years as a technician at Texas Instruments until his retirement several years ago.

He had a passion for classic...

Jun 14, 2025

Pawtucket – Maria (Simas) Botelho, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late Jose Botelho for forty-eight years.

Born on the island of Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Joao and Evelina (Cordeiro) Simas.

Maria immigrated to the United States...

Jun 13, 2025

North Attleboro – Robert E.

Howarth, 87, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025.

He was the husband of the late Jacqueline A. (Charrette) Howarth and the late Joyce L. (Hawkins) Howarth.

Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Albert and Rita (Brady) Howarth.

Robert was a United...

Jun 12, 2025

Pawtucket – Patricia A. (Pino) Hereth, 66, passed away at home on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of Stephen M.

Hereth for forty-six loving years.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Patrick P. and Claire E. (Hill) Pino.

Patricia worked for...

Jun 12, 2025

Pawtucket – Barbara J.

Donato, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Born in Central Falls, Rhode Island.

She was the daughter of the late James B. and Mary E. (Homsey) Donato.

Barbara worked for many years at Hasbro until her retirement many years ago.

She was a...

Jun 11, 2025

Pawtucket – Iris N. Castaneda, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Fidel Garcia and Belen Cartagena. Iris was a graduate of the Sawyer School, Class of 1995 and went on to work in the accounting department of Amica Mutual Insurance Company for over ten years....

Jun 10, 2025

Seekonk, MA – Bernard “Barney” J.

Mallon, Jr., 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of the late Frances E. (Tetreault) Mallon for sixty-three beautiful years, and joined her on what would have been their seventy-fifth wedding anniversary.

Born in Central...

Jun 9, 2025

Pawtucket - Kenneth "Big Ken" E.

Fiske, 54, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, just shy of his 55th birthday.

He was a beloved son, stepson, brother, and uncle, who will forever be cherished by his family and friends.

Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, he was the son of Gail M. (Steele) Fiske...

Jun 9, 2025

Pawtucket – Karen A. (Goodman) Langevin, 63, passed away at her home on Monday, June 9, 2026.

She was the beloved wife of Michael G.

Langevin, Sr., for forty loving years.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Harold E. and Estelle D. (Bourassa) Goodman.

Karen...

Jun 7, 2025

Corbitt, Sr., 88, formerly of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Madsen) Corbitt for sixty-five beautiful years.

Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Edward and Effie (Bell) Corbitt.

David graduated from Gorton High School...

Jun 6, 2025

Pawtucket – Edward “Ed” J.

Szklany, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of the late Alice G. (Tsapakos) Szklany.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was the son of the late John and Stella (Maziarz) Szklany.

Ed was...

Jun 5, 2025

Lafond, 62, of East Providence, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on 06/05/2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

A devoted father, loving brother, proud grandfather, talented musician, and cook, Wayne’s presence was a steady light in the lives of all who knew him.

Born in Pawtucket, Wayne was the beloved...

May 30, 2025

Pawtucket – Gerard E.

Narold, 61, passed away peacefully in his home with family by his side on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Born in Holyoke, MA, he was a son of Constance (du Mosch) Beaupre, stepson of Eugene Beaupre of North Attleboro and the late Gerard Narold.

Gerard was a graduate of King...

May 25, 2025

Wrentham, MA – Rita E. (Genest) Beauchemin, 95, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home, with family by her side on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late Wilfrid Beauchemin, who passed in 2023.

Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Elphege and Amanda...

May 23, 2025

Providence – Yvette C.

Rondeau (Formerly Mother St.

Maria Goretti, RJM), 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025.

Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late George and Alice (Leduc) Rondeau.

Yvette worked as an educator for many years as a sister with the community of the...

May 22, 2025

Pawtucket – Lawrence Kozlowski, 84, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Phinney) Kozlowski for over forty years.

Born in Providence, he was an only child of the late Walter and Janina (Jaskiel) Kozlowski.

A veteran of the U.S.

Marine Corps, Lawrence proudly served...

May 22, 2025

Martin, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

Born in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Albina (Ruthowska) Martin.

Laura was a wise, dedicated Registered Nurse, whose career spread over more than forty years.

She worked in several hospitals both in Rhode Island and, earlier,...