Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Pawtucket, RI
Serving Pawtucket and Surrouding Areas
Memorial Tree Ornaments Welcome at Winter Wonderland at Slater Park
Jan 5, 2026
Dear Family and Friends,
The Christmas season is upon us once again. Amidst the hustle and bustle of this busy season, we can easily lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas.
The holiday season can be an especially trying time with the recent passing of a loved one or close friend. Trying to cope is certainly difficult during the holidays. There...
Robert Francis Benabio
Dec 2, 2025
Robert Francis Benabio, 89, of Pawtucket, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. He was the loving husband of Veronica Claire (Gaudreau) Benabio. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late August and Margaret (McGinn) Benabio.
Robert honorably served in the United States Army and worked as a Mechanic for Gus’s Garage and Auto Sales, specializing in...
Anne H. Libby
Dec 2, 2025
Seekonk – Anne H. (Love) Libby, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late William H. Libby, Jr.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late David A., Sr. and Margaret C. (Stewart) Love. Anne had resided in East Providence before moving to Seekonk in 1968.
She enjoyed her work as a...
Lisa Dramby
Nov 30, 2025
Rumford - Lisa M. Dramby, 53, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Barbara A. (Sroka) Dramby.
Lisa worked in retail sales at New to You on Armistice Boulevard in Pawtucket. She was an avid New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan and loved caring for her...
Beatrice Coop
Nov 28, 2025
Pawtucket - Beatrice A. (Faucher) Coop, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Rousseau) Faucher.
Beatrice, the baby of the family, was known for her mischievous personality and sweet tooth. She loved her family, dancing and all things chocolate.
Beatrice leaves behind: two children, Cheryl...
Robert M. Goff, Jr.
Nov 25, 2025
It is with deep love that we announce the passing of Robert M. Goff, Jr., who passed away peacefully in his home at the young age of 87 on November 25, 2025.
Born in Providence, RI he was the oldest son of the late Robert and Rita (Messier) Goff. Bob’s early years were marked by challenge, including time spent in an...
Maria L. Dos Santos
Nov 22, 2025
Pawtucket – Maria L. (Da Piedade) Dos Santos, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel G. Dos Santos.
Born in Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Adriano Luiz and Maria Da Piedade. Maria resided in Yonkers, New York before moving to Pawtucket twenty-two years ago.
She loved spending time...
William "Bill" J. Cabral
Nov 22, 2025
Pawtucket – William “Bill” J. Cabral, 63, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, November 22, 2025. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Phyllis E. (Hodde) Cabral.
He leaves his brother, Kenneth J. Cabral and his wife, Diane, of Pawtucket; two nieces, Kristine R. Gaglio of Pawtucket and Karen M. Cabral of...
Edna M. Fawcett
Nov 22, 2025
It is with deep love that we announce the passing of Edna M. Fawcett, a devoted wife, mother, and steady source of kindness to all who were blessed to know her. She passed away on November 22, 2025 at home, with her family by her side. Edna is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Ronald B. Fawcett and...
Nancy J. Babota
Nov 21, 2025
Pawtucket – Nancy J. (Maynard) Babota, 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025. She was the beloved wife of James “Jim” M. Babota for forty-two beautiful years.
Nancy was the daughter of the late Irving J. Maynard, Sr. and Shirley M. (O’Neil) Varin. She resided in Providence before moving to Pawtucket forty-two years ago.
Nancy worked in the insurance industry,...
Irene M. Ambers
Nov 16, 2025
Pawtucket – Irene M. (Gagnon) Ambers, 95, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, November 16, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Ambers. Born in Attleboro, Irene was the daughter of the late Adelard, Sr. and Ethel (Morris) Gagnon.
Irene worked for many years as a bookkeeper at Larson Tool & Stamping until her retirement....
Lois F. Costa
Nov 15, 2025
Attleboro - Lois F. (Bachand) Costa, 79 years old, passed away peacefully at Miriam Hospital on November 15, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late John M. Costa. Born and raised in Attleboro, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Hazel (Harrison) Bachand.
Lois worked at Micheletti’s Family Restaurant in Seekonk for over 45 years. Lois always...
Lauren B. Quinn
Nov 15, 2025
Pawtucket – Lauren B. (Peluso) Quinn, 57, passed away peacefully with family by her side, after a long courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Anthony J., Jr. and Joyce E. (Rasmussen) Peluso.
Lauren was a graduate of Seekonk High School and went on to a career in the...
Ernest J. Smith, Jr.
Nov 14, 2025
North Smithfield – Ernest J. Smith, Jr., 84, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Patricia E. (Pickett) Smith for 59 loving years. Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Ernest J., Sr. and Edna (McKenna) Smith.
Ernie was a United States Army veteran and went on to a career as...
Malcolm R. von der Heyde
Nov 14, 2025
Malcolm Raymond von der Heyde, 76, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Born on September 12, 1949, in London, England, Malcolm’s early life was marked by rich cultural experiences and international roots. He spent his formative years in Dulwich, a charming town south of London, before moving with his family to a farm outside Hamburg, Germany. There,...
James W. Smith
Nov 12, 2025
Pawtucket – James W. Smith, 71, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was the beloved son of the late Wilson and Mary (Healy) Smith. He was the brother of the late Barbara Vitolo.
James served in the United States Army and was a devout Catholic.
He is survived by his sister, Nancy Gagnon and her...
Susan Gaucher
Nov 8, 2025
Seekonk – Susan (Amaral) Gaucher, 54, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Scott G. Gaucher.
Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of Barbara A. Csiar of Jamestown, Rhode Island and the late William G. Amaral. Susan had resided in Seekonk for over thirty years.
She was a Registered Nurse and...
Louis J. Latraverse
Nov 6, 2025
Pawtucket – Louis J. Latraverse, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Mary E. (LaPorte) Latraverse for twenty-five years. A longtime resident of Pawtucket, he was a son of the late John F. and Florence (Allard) Latraverse.
Louis was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean War, assigned to the USS Rich...
Arthur W. Alarie
Nov 6, 2025
North Providence – Arthur W. Alarie, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Ann Marie (Bradshaw) Alarie for forty-six loving years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William J. and Constance (Duhamel) Alarie-Domenico.
Arthur served in the United States Army National Guard and subsequently worked for many years as...
Patricia Kriensky
Nov 3, 2025
Ogunquit, Maine – Patricia Resnick Kriensky, 78, passed away on Monday November 3, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Martin Kriensky for 30 loving years and former wife of Edward Resnick, Sr. of Plymouth MA. Born in Greenfield, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Charles Hitchcock and Florence (Gormley) Adams of Hull, MA.
Pat loved walking on the...


