Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI
Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas
Jean E. Thomas
Jun 17, 2025
Jean Elizabeth Thomas (neé Grady), 98, of Duxbury, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her life.
Born on September 25, 1926, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Jean was the youngest of four children of Mary and Daniel Grady. A gifted speaker from a young age, Jean competed in a National Oratorical Contest...
Eugenie R. "Jean" Girczyc
Sep 18, 2026
South Attleboro – Eugenie “Jean” R. (Martin) Girczyc, 96, formerly of Cumberland, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Friday, September 18, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred “Fred” F. Girczyc who passed in 1990, they were married thirty-eight years.
Jean worked for many years at Sayles Finishing Co., until 1959 and...
Joseph J. Karalis
Sep 17, 2026
Joe Karalis played his final hand and cashed in his chips on September 17, 2026. He is survived by his three children, John Karalis and his wife, Brie, Arestea Boulay, and Nicholas Karalis and his wife, Mary; his five grandchildren, Chase Boulay, Evan Boulay, Layla Karalis, Sami Karalis, and Giacobbe DiLibero; his siblings, Anna Rossi, Arthur Karalis and his wife,...
John Paul "JP" Normandin
Sep 15, 2026
Pawtucket – John Paul “JP” Normandin, 64, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. He was the loving husband of the late Donna Normandin. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Wilfred J. and Winifred M. (Moorhouse) Normandin.
John served in the United States Navy and worked as a skilled carpenter for many years, specializing in custom cabinetry....
Juan M. "Juancho" Rodriguez
Sep 13, 2026
Pawtucket - Juan Miguel “Juancho” Rodriguez, 57, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Juancho spent his formative years in Taunton, Massachusetts. He previously lived in Central Falls and resided in Pawtucket. He was the son of the Juan Rodriguez Medina and the late Ana Rodriguez Munoz.
Fondly known...
John W. Bartlett
Sep 13, 2026
John W. Bartlett, 93, of Rumford, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Pawtucket, on February 5,1933 and raised in Attleboro, Massachusetts. John was the son of the late George, Sr. and Rachel (Sanderson) Bartlett and the brother of the late George, Jr., Robert, and Francis...
Dorothy Traghella
Sep 11, 2026
Pawtucket - Dorothy (Anderson) Traghella, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late William Traghella, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage.
Born in Pawtucket, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Elmer Anderson and Mabel (Aylward) Anderson, and is now reunited in heaven with her two daughters, the late...
Veronica M. Cabral
Sep 10, 2026
Veronica M. (Loeb) Cabral, 78, of Wrentham, MA passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Veronica (Willis) Loeb. Veronica worked for many years as a supervisor at a sleep clinic until her retirement. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, Scrabble with friends, and her greatest joy was...
Kayla St. George
Sep 8, 2026
Attleboro, MA – Kayla St. George, 39, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Born in Providence, RI she was the beloved daughter of Roger W. St. George of North Providence, RI and Jo-Ann (Choquet) St. George-Apgar of Seekonk, MA.
Kayla graduated from Seekonk High School in 2005 and had a lifelong love of animals that inspired her future studies. She...
Jack Hoskins, Jr.
Sep 7, 2026
REHOBOTH – Jack Hoskins, Jr., 56, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. He was the son of the late Jack Hoskins Sr. and Linda (Colorusso) Hoskins.
Jack was the President and co-owner of Bay State Truck and Trailer in Rehoboth, MA. During his college years, he represented Wentworth Institute of Technology as a member of their Rifle Team in intercollegiate...
David E. Corbitt, Jr.
Sep 6, 2026
SEEKONK: David E. Corbitt, Jr., 62, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 6, 2026. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Phyllis (Madsen) Corbitt of Seekonk and the late David E. Corbitt, Sr.
David was a graduate of Fitchburg State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. A true "history buff," he enjoyed reading and...
Raymond E. Keiser
Sep 5, 2026
Seekonk – Raymond E. Keiser, 82, passed away peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on Saturday, September 5, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Carol L. (Spencer) Keiser for fifty-three loving years. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Kenneth R. and Hazel I. (Dawson) Keiser.
Ray graduated from William E. Tolman High School...
Ana E. Callejas
Sep 2, 2026
Pawtucket – Ana Elvia Callejas, 84, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Hector de Jesus Gomez. Born in Medellin, Colombia, she was the daughter of the late Jesus and Rosana Callejas Hidalgo.
Ana was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and was self-employed as a seamstress....
Jenna Marie Mitchell
Sep 1, 2026
East Providence – Jenna M. (Silvestri) Mitchell, 45, passed on after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Kiel W. Mitchell for twelve loving years. Born in Providence, Jenna resided in Seekonk much of her life and lived in Jersey City, NJ and Berkeley, CA for a time, making East Providence...
Kevin Whalen
Aug 30, 2026
Pawtucket - Kevin J. Whalen, 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, August 30, 2026. He was the son of the late Douglas A. and Elaine D. (Godin) Whalen.
Kevin was a graduate of Davies Vocational High School and Roger Williams University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Born in Pawtucket, he lived in Attleboro for...
Thomas William Rogers
Aug 23, 2026
Pawtucket – Thomas William Rogers (Pops), 71, formerly of Rumford, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Francis (Frank) T. and Helen (Murphy) Rogers.
Tom lived his life with an open heart. Professionally, he spent decades providing the true New England staples, milk & bread, to thousands of people, and places....
David M. Lapierre
Aug 21, 2026
David M. Lapierre, 57, of Attleboro, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.
He was the beloved husband of Rachael (Dube) Lapierre of Attleboro, with whom he would have celebrated 32 years of marriage. Together, David and Rachael built a beautiful life centered around family, friendship, and making memories. They especially loved their weekend...
Elzbieta Silva
Aug 19, 2026
Warwick - Elzbieta “Ela” (Krajanowski) Silva, 57, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ela was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend, who led an extraordinary life of laughter, fun, compassion, and love. Born in Nisko, Poland, she was the daughter of Anna (Serafin) Krajanowski and the late Adam Krajanowski.
Ela...
Matthew John Thomas Sagar
Aug 18, 2026
Seekonk, MA – Matthew John Thomas Sagar, 36, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Born in Attleboro on January 1, 1990, Matthew was recognized as Massachusetts' first baby of the decade. He was the beloved son of Gary S. Sagar and Karen F. (Holmes) Sagar.
Besides his parents, Matthew leaves his two sisters, Pamela Correia and her husband,...
Louise Dorothy Donahue
Aug 16, 2026
Pawtucket - Louise D. (Marquis) Donahue, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026. She was the wife of the late James W. Donahue. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Ernest N. and Eva (Denis) Marquis.
Louise worked for many years in the area's jewelry industry and enjoyed caring for her family. She will be lovingly...



