Grace S. Gunaratnam
Apr 3, 2017
Grace S. (Kandiah) Gunaratnam, 102, of Rumford, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Selliah T. Gunaratnam. Born in Sri Lanka, one of eight children born to the late Sinnathamby and Pakkiam (Nannithamby) Kandiah, she had resided in Rumford since 1988. Grace was an elementary school teacher in Sri Lanka. She...
Thomas J. Prestly, Sr.
Apr 1, 2017
Thomas J. Prestly, Sr., 60, of Warwick and formerly of Pawtucket, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Born in Attleboro, a son of Bernadette G. (Cole) Prestly of Pawtucket and the late Francis C. Prestly, Sr., he resided in Pawtucket before moving to Warwick ten years ago. Tom was a drywall finisher for Bob Savastano Custom Drywall, East...
Donald W. Webb, Jr.
Mar 23, 2017
North Attleboro – Donald W. Webb, Jr., 65, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Born in Attleboro, he was a son of Donald W., Sr. and Elise (Holland) Webb. Don worked at Sturdy Hospital, Attleboro, for many years and was the former proprietor of S & W Sawmill in Rehoboth. During his free time, Don enjoyed fishing. He is...
Robert Hymers
Mar 21, 2017
Cranston – Robert Hymers, 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Nellie” E. (Neil) Hymers. Born in Newcastle, England, a son of the late Nicholas and Elizabeth (Hall) Hymers, he resided in Central Falls before moving to Cranston thirty years ago. Bob served in the British Army during World War...
Margaret M. Dube
Mar 20, 2017
Pawtucket – Margaret “Marge” M. (Arrighie) Dube, 95, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Wilfred L. Dube. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late William F. and Margaret A. (Martino) Arrighie, she resided in Pawtucket most of her life. Marge was a lifelong contributor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital....
Clarence "Earl" Hunter
Mar 20, 2017
Cranston – Clarence “Earl” Hunter, 92 of Cranston, formerly of Pawtucket, went to his eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 20, 2017. He was the beloved husband of the late Lorraine (Poulin) Hunter. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Robert L. and Esther (Metcalf) Hunter. Earl retired in 1992 from the American...
Doris E. Poulin
Mar 19, 2017
Pawtucket – Doris E. Poulin, 53, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 19, 2017. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Aldore A. and Alice M. (Valenti) Poulin. Doris leaves a daughter, Jennifer L. Poulin; a brother, Joseph B. Cullen; two sisters, Grace M. Norton and Debra M. Higgins all of Pawtucket; three...
Daniel Hilaire
Mar 19, 2017
Pawtucket – Daniel Hilaire, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 19, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Irma Cayo Hilaire. Born in Haiti, a son of the late Pastor Berlice Hilaire and Sylvie Joseph Hilaire, he resided in Boston before moving to Pawtucket in 2007. Daniel was a supervisor at the Westin Hotel, Boston for the past thirty...
Michael J. Pierini
Mar 14, 2017
Seekonk – Michael J. Pierini, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the age of 63 at his home in Seekonk, MA. Mike leaves behind his wife, best friend, and soul mate Marilyn (Kind); his daughters Alicia Pierini and Tania Scholtes. He is also survived by his children gained through marriage and earned through love, Michael and Jason...
Dorothy L. Plante
Mar 14, 2017
Pawtucket – Dorothy “Dot” L. (Willette) Plante, 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick J. Plante. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Lazarus F. and Florence J. (Wood) Willette. Dot was a hairdresser for many years until retiring. She was a member and volunteer...
Steven T. Smith
Mar 12, 2017
North Attleboro – Steven T. Smith, 47, formerly of Rehoboth and currently of North Attleboro, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 12, 2017. Born in Attleboro, Steven was the beloved son of Shiela I. (Handy) Smith of Attleboro, and the late Edwin R. Smith, Sr. He was the beloved step-son of Betty Smith of East Providence. Steven was a graduate...
Linda M. Ruel
Mar 9, 2017
East Providence – Linda M. Ruel, 57, of Rumford, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, March 9, 2017. Linda was born in Pawtucket, a daughter of June M. (Harris) Ruel of Pawtucket and the late Marcel Ruel. She had many interests and enjoyed life to the fullest. Linda was an avid Patriots fan and was a...
Gladys E. Brown
Mar 6, 2017
Pawtucket – Gladys E. (Walters) Brown, 86, formerly of Oswald Street, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald W. Brown, Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Clifford and Salvatoria (Barone) Walters. Gladys worked for the former FRAM Corp., East Providence for many years until her...
Albert E. Riendeau
Mar 6, 2017
Pawtucket – Albert E. Riendeau, 90, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017. He was the beloved husband of the late Yvette E. (Sinotte) Rivard-Riendeau. Born in Berlin, New Hampshire, a son of the late Arthur J. and Aurore Y. (Lauzon) Riendeau, he resided in Central Falls before moving to Pawtucket 70 years ago. Al was a World War II U.S....
John J. Bodick
Mar 5, 2017
Attleboro- John J. Bodick, 75, son of John and Genevieve Bodick, died on March 5, 2017 at home surrounded by his adoring family. John leaves his beloved wife of 53 years, Eileen (Tracey) Bodick; his children Tim, Tracey, Michelle, and Kevin and their spouses Chris, David, and Elaine; his grandchildren: Matthew, Randy, Danielle, Noah, Sarah, Hannah, Hailey, Joshua, and Riley;...
Irene J. Thatcher
Mar 5, 2017
South Attleboro – Irene J. (Savoy) Thatcher, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2017. She had a heart of gold, and everyone who knew her was touched by her kindness and love. She loved her family very much and always told us how proud she was of us all. Irene was the beloved wife of the late Chester...
Ruth Teresa Vadnais
Mar 3, 2017
Pawtucket – Ruth Teresa (Burns) Vadnais, 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 3, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Leo Vadnais, Sr. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Augustus and Elizabeth (Jones) Burns. Ruth worked for Interpac Company for 15 years until her retirement and...
Raymond E. Poncin, Sr.
Feb 26, 2017
Seekonk – Raymond E. Poncin, Sr., 79, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, February 26, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Carol A. (Angiolillo) Poncin for 56 years. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Clement P. and Freda (Heinrick) Poncin. Ray was a United States Air Force veteran of...
Agnes F. Ullmann
Feb 26, 2017
Pawtucket – Agnes “Tootsie” F. Ullmann, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2017. She was the beloved wife of John H. Ullmann for nearly 65 years. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Sara (Hines) Polion. Tootsie worked as a secretary at Rhode Island Textile for many years until her retirement...
Harvey C. Mercier
Feb 19, 2017
East Providence - Harvey C. Mercier, 90, formerly of Riverside, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017. He was the beloved husband of the late Rita R. (Gauthier) Mercier. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Charles and Bernice B. (Beaumont) Mercier. Harvey was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was formerly employed by Cumberland...
