Obituaries

Dec 29, 2017

Pawtucket – Adriano M.

Couto, 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 29, 2017.

He was the beloved husband of Cecilia M. (Medeiros) Couto for forty-nine years.

Born in Ribeira Grande, Acores, Portugal, he was a son of the late Antonio Porfirio Couto and Maria Lourdes...

Dec 29, 2017

Pawtucket – Roland J. Noury, Sr., 79, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017. Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Albert and Blanche Noury. Roland proudly served his country in the United States Navy and later worked as a licensed realtor for many years until his retirement. He is survived by two sons, Roland Noury,...

Dec 26, 2017

Keenaghan, 86, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017.

Born in Central Falls, a daughter of the late Leo and Lena (Falarde) Keenaghan, she resided in Pawtucket most of her life.

Mary was a kind and generous person to her family and friends throughout her life, and supported many charitable causes.

She leaves...

Dec 23, 2017

Warwick – Frederick “Fred” I.

Crossman, Sr., 83, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at the home of his Son with those whom he loved by his side on Saturday, December 23, 2017.

He was the beloved husband of the late M.

Sharon (Kelly) Crossman.

Born in Providence, he was a son...

Dec 19, 2017

Pawtucket – Mary F. (Kerrins) Wright, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late David Wright. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late John and Madeline (Rock) Kerrins. Mary was very artistic and enjoyed sewing and crafting. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, and was...

Dec 17, 2017

Pawtucket – Barbara A. (Wright) Walmsley, 61, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, December 17, 2017. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late David and Mary (Kerrins) Wright. Barbara leaves her siblings, Janice L. McCarthy and her husband, Thomas, of Seekonk, Marilyn F. Asermely and her husband, Gerard, of Seekonk and John D. Wright and his...

Dec 17, 2017

Seekonk – Mildred “Ann” (Maguire) St.

Laurent, 83, a sixty-two year resident of Seekonk, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2017 with family by her side.

She was the wife of the late Edmond J.

Laurent, Jr. for sixty years.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late...

Dec 16, 2017

Pawtucket – Yvonne L. (Boucher) Malo, 102, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2017.

She was the beloved wife of the late Eugene J.

Born in Northbridge, MA, she was a daughter of the late Wilfred and Donalda (Lemaire) Boucher.

Yvonne was a longtime communicant of St.

John Paul II...

Dec 14, 2017

Simas, 29, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 with family by his side.

Born on Sao Miguel, Acores, Portugal, he was the son of Duarte and Eusebia (Pontes) Simas of Rehoboth.

Ruben participated in many services and activities with his friends and caregivers in the Cerebral Palsy and Special Needs communities....

Dec 13, 2017

Pawtucket – Georgette R. (LaPerche) Newton, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017.

She was the beloved wife of the late John A.

Born in Attleboro, she was a daughter of the late George and Alice (Trottier) LaPerche.

Georgette worked as a nurse’s aide at the Oak Hill Nursing Home, Pawtucket for...

Dec 9, 2017

Pawtucket - Nellie M. (Szurley) Van Dale, 94, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 in Grandview Center, Cumberland.  She was the beloved wife of 56 years to the late George J. Van Dale.  Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Catherine (Soltys) Szurley.  Nellie worked as an inspector at Standard Romper in Central Falls...

Dec 9, 2017

Providence – Richard P.

Ryan, 73, a retired accountant, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Stephen J.

Ryan Sr., MD and Mildred E. (Farrer) Ryan, he resided in Providence for over fifty years.

Rich was a Vietnam Era U.S.

...

Dec 5, 2017

Lincoln – Dennis A. Sirois, 57, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Born in Central Falls, a son of David A. Sirois, Jr. of Laconia, NH and the late Aline I. (Auclair) Sirois, he resided in Pawtucket before moving to Lincoln over twenty years ago. Dennis was an avid hockey fan. Besides his father, he leaves...

Nov 30, 2017

Pawtucket – Bernice A. (Dalton) Tetreault, 87, passed away due to complications of Alzheimer’s disease on Thursday, November 30, 2017.

She was the beloved wife of the late Laurent “Larry” J.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Eva (Collette) Dalton.

Bernice was an Administrative Assistant...

Nov 29, 2017

Szala, Sr., 77, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

He was the beloved husband of Ethel M. (Prevost) Szala for fifty-six years.

Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Harriet (Wegiel) Szala, he resided in Seekonk over forty-five years.

Victor served in the United...

Nov 28, 2017

Borden, 84, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 after a courageous battle with a long illness.

He was the beloved husband of Ruth “Jackie” (Kent) Borden for 42 years.

Born in Seekonk, he was the son of the late Henry and Imin (Houle) Borden.

Jimmy was a United States Army veteran of...

Nov 27, 2017

Pawtucket – Maria Candida Rainho, 79, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017.

She was the beloved wife of the late Americo L.

Born in Celorico da Beira, Portugal, she was a daughter of the late Alexandre and Ana da Conseicao Rainho.

Candida enjoyed gardening, going on cruises and taking walks with her...

Nov 27, 2017

Pawtucket – John J. Stanton, 92, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Wingate at Blackstone Blvd., Providence. He was the loving husband of Barbara V. (Vigeant) Stanton. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John and Edith (Riley) Stanton. John was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. A graduate of...

Nov 24, 2017

Pawtucket – Rita M. (Glode) LeBlond, 79, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017.

She was the beloved wife of Henri E.

LeBlond for fifty-two years.

A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Augustine (Langlois) Glode.

Rita had been a teacher’s aide at Our...

Nov 20, 2017

Tansey, 68, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, November 20, 2017.

He was the beloved husband of Robin A. (McGuy) Tansey for thirty-two years.

A lifelong resident of Rehoboth, he was a son of Flora M. (Rose) Tansey of Rehoboth and the late Francis G.

Jim served in the United States Navy....