Gregory William Caffrey
May 6, 2026
Rumford - Gregory William Caffrey, 74, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. He was the loving husband of Chrystine (Nahas) Caffrey for over fifty years. Born and raised in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Francis P. and Helen L. (Gregory) Caffrey.
Greg was a 1969 graduate of St. Raphael's Academy and earned his bachelor's degree from the...
Karen Claire Departhy
Jun 14, 2026
Pawtucket – Karen C. (LeBeau) Departhy, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 14, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Henry P. Departhy, with whom she shared fifty-two loving years since their marriage in 1974. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Vivian (St. Don) LeBeau.
Karen enjoyed a meaningful twenty-four-year career at...
Velma Schmidt
May 29, 2026
Pawtucket – Velma (Barrie) Schmidt, 91, passed peacefully away on Friday, May 29, 2026. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Earl D. and Mildred (Higgins) Barrie and one of 10 children. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty-six years, Carl W. Schmidt and her daughter, Carla S. (Schmidt) Bell.
Velma (“Vel”) was a...
MariaLynn Mayra Gonzalez
Jun 11, 2026
MariaLynn Mayra Gonzalez, 1, of Johnston, RI passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday June 11, 2026. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of Mayra Gonzalez and Ignacio Baez.
MariaLynn was an extremely happy baby who loved dancing and watching Cocomelon. She also enjoyed spending time with her siblings and cousins.
Besides her parents, she is...
Tarlika Michelle Gregory, MD
Jun 11, 2026
Pawtucket – Tarlika Michelle (Dass) Gregory, M.D., 89, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Miriam Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late LeRoy L. Gregory, Jr. Born in Baroda, Gujarat, India, she was the daughter of the late Solomon and Grace (Christian) Dass.
Dr. Gregory immigrated to the United States by boat in 1959, arriving in New...
James W. Dawson
Jun 9, 2026
Pawtucket - James William Dawson, 79, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, after fighting for nearly three years with esophageal cancer. He was the loving companion of the late Victoria Troxell for eighteen great years. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late George W. and Joan C. (Cullen) Dawson.
He leaves his...
Judy E. Mahlecke
Jun 5, 2026
Woonsocket – Judy E. (Alberg) Mahlecke, 74, formerly of Pawtucket, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026. She was the loving wife of the late Andreas Gustav-Adolf Mahlecke for thirty-two years. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late William and Ethel (Naumann) Alberg.
Judy was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother who provided a loving home for her...
Muriel Christian
May 27, 2026
Providence - Muriel Christian, 90, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Calistus Christian. They were happily married for 41 years.
Born in Sri Lanka, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Birdie Casinader, and the loving mother of Jefferey Christian and his wife Lexie...
Adrian Paul Silva
May 20, 2026
Pawtucket - Adrian Paul “Rabbi” Silva, born May 8, 1954, passed away on May 20, 2026, leaving behind a life defined by intelligence, talent, humor, and quiet strength. Born to Adrian Silva and Thelma (Williams) Silva, he moved through life with curiosity, independence, and a deep appreciation for the world around him.
A retired police officer, he was a U.S. Army...
Karen Ann Padykula
May 19, 2026
Karen Ann 'Big K' Padykula, 73, passed into eternal adventure on May 19th, 2026. She leaves behind a lifetime of music, generosity, and laughter.
Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Mildred (Manion) Padykula. A graduate of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School, Karen pursued her passion for music from an early age, performing in local bands...
Richard J. Mills Sr.
May 18, 2026
Pawtucket - Richard J. Mills, Sr., 87, passed away at home with family by his side on Monday, May 18, 2026. He was the beloved husband of the late Ann L. (Clement) Mills. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late James and Florence B. (Greenwood) Mills.
Richard served in the United States Navy aboard the USS...
Michael P. Gomes
May 17, 2026
Woonsocket - Michael P. Gomes, 58, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of Sheila A. (MacGregor) Grimley and the late Michael P. Gomes.
Mike worked for many years in retail sales. He enjoyed listening to music by Ozzy Osborne and KISS, playing cribbage with his mom and was unbeatable at Scrabble. Beyond these...
Gerard Menard
May 15, 2026
Pawtucket – Gerard “Gerry” Menard, 74, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Cantara) Menard for forty-seven loving years. A resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Gerald and Ida (Sylvester) Menard.
Gerry worked for many years for the City of Pawtucket. A man of service, he was a dedicated volunteer...
Ursula Michalopoulos
May 15, 2026
Pawtucket – Ursula (Bouris) Michalopoulos, 90, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late George Michalopoulos. Born in Pawtucket, she was one of twelve children of the late Nicholas and Helene (Demetre) Bouris.
Ursula was a dedicated wife and worked as an Administrative Assistant at Texas Instruments for...
Sheila L. Monteiro
May 13, 2026
Pawtucket – Sheila Lynn (Walsh) Monteiro, 64, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Shirley E. (Lunderville) Parent and Donald T. Walsh.
Sheila worked as a Unit Secretary at Miriam Hospital in Providence. She loved spending time with her family and friends, and with her beloved canine companion, “Brady”.
She leaves behind...
Simonne R. Goitz
May 13, 2026
Pawtucket - Simonne R. (Godin) Goitz, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles P. Goitz. Born in Pawtucket, Simonne resided in Pawtucket most of her life until moving to Putnam, Connecticut to be closer to family. She was the daughter of the late Moise and Jeannette (Morin) Godin.
Simonne worked...
Roland H. Marcotte, Sr.
May 11, 2026
Pawtucket - Roland H. Marcotte, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 11, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Barbara M. (Titus) Marcotte, who passed in 2024. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Napoleon and Roseana (Tourigny) Marcotte.
Roland served in the National Guard and went on to a...
Marcia L. Siniak
May 11, 2026
Pawtucket – Marcia L. Siniak, 82, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Walter A. and Mary B. (Sepanek) Siniak.
Marcia worked for many years as an educator. Initially in this capacity, she spent 3 years overseas in Okinawa, Japan, followed by 2 years in Bangkok, Thailand. She returned...
Ricardo Antonio Grosso, Sr.
May 9, 2026
Pawtucket – Ricardo Antonio Grosso, Sr., age 74, passed away on May 9, 2026, in Pawtucket. He was the loving husband of Maria L. (Arias) Grosso.
Born in Colón, Panama, Ricardo was the son of Ricardo and Gladys (Henry) Grosso. He worked as a self-employed salesman for many years and was known as a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother.
Ricardo...
Stanley Baptiste
May 5, 2026
Pawtucket – Stanley Baptiste, 78, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was the loving husband of Claire D. (Depot) Baptiste. Born in Brookline, MA, he was one of five children of the late Manuel and Eva (Gonsalves) Baptiste.
Stanley honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Seekonk Congregational...
