All Obituaries

  Roger F. “Moose” Morisseau 75, formerly of The Meadows in North Smithfield, passed away Thursday, July 8 in RI Hospital. He was the husband of the late Claudette (Groleau) Morisseau. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Herve and Constance (Neveu) Morisseau. He is survived by his daughter Margaux Morisseau and her partner Alan Leclaire of Woonsocket, his son Jason Morisseau and his wife Sandra of Huntington, VT, and his granddaughter Avery. He is also survived by...

Roland E. Glaude 70, of Dawn Blvd., died June 30, 2021, at Hope Hospice and Palliative Care. He was the husband of the late Pauline (Doval) Glaude. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Omer and Beatrice (Pouliot) Glaude. Roland was extruder operator for General Electric for many years before retiring three years ago. He had also worked for Carol Cable for several years. Roland was an active member of the Manville Hill Rod and Gun Club for over thirty years. He is survived by two...

Arthur H. Purkis 67, of Rocky Rd., Otisfield, ME, passed away on June 25, 2021, at Gosnell Hospice House. He was the beloved husband of Christine (McNeil) Purkis. Arthur and Christine had previously resided in North Smithfield for thirty-five years where they raised their children.  Born in Millis, MA he was a son of the late John and Naomi (McKee) Purkis. Arthur was a commercial insurance underwriter for several companies including The Hartford Insurance Co., Royal Insurance Co., CNA...

Helen L. (Godin) Peloquin 95, of Flat St., passed away on June 19, 2021, at home. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Phillippe and Marie Anne (Salvas) Godin. Helen was a jewelry solderer for the C. Ray Randall Co. in N. Attleboro for many years retiring in 1989. She is survived by her sister Alice Richer and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son James Peloquin and siblings, Herve, Eugene, and Leo Godin, Corana Michaud, Therese...

North Smithfield Robert J. Vilt, 89, of School St., died on June 16, 2021 at Hope Hospice and Palliative Care in Providence. He was the husband of Marcienne E. (Frappier) Vilt. Born in Coal City, Il, he was a son of the late Anton and Mary Beatrice (Zajicek) Vilt.  Robert was a veteran who served in the US Navy between 1951-1954.  He was the owner and operator of Fontana’s Flowers and Greenhouses from 1959-1998.  His passion for gardening and his greenhouses kept him...

  Herve M. Nault 54, of Harrisville, passed away Monday, June 14 at Landmark Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Catherine (Sutula) Nault. He was born in Woonsocket, a son of the late Albert and Gertrude (Coutu) Nault. Herve was an auto body repair technician specializing in restoration and frame repair.  He was a MOPAR enthusiast, and a great pool player who enjoyed a party. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his children: Timothy L. Cox of Burrillville,...

Lucille Y. (Leduc) Tardie 83, formerly of Pascoag, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at Bayberry Commons. She was the loving wife of the late Roland Tardie Sr. Lucille was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Paul and Albertine (Barrette) Leduc.  She worked as a molder for Polytop in North Smithfield for many years, retiring in 2003. She was a member of Les Dame de St. Ann, and was a loving, caring mother. She is survived by two daughters: Theresa Stelmach and her husband Joseph...

Ida L. Hoyt 82, of Rhodes Ave. passed away June 9, 2021 at St. Antoine Residence in North Smithfield. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Hector and Daisy (Houle) Champagne. In her youth, Ida worked for the former US Rubber Co. for many years. She later worked as a CNA for St. Antoine Residence and Wyndamere Woods. Ida loved ballroom dancing and going to the casino. She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Jolicoeur and her husband Raymond of North Smithfield, and Bet...

Therese A. (Poisson) Bachand 88, of Woonsocket and Naples, FL, passed away September 18, 2020 in Cape Coral, FL. She was the wife of the late Alfred J. Bachand. She was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late August and Anita (Poulin) Poisson. Terry was the owner and operator of Terry’s Beauty Salon in Cumberland for many years before retiring in 1994, and relocated to Naples, FL with her husband. While in Naples, Therese was very busy as she served as a Eucharistic Minister at St....

Patricia A. Morin 64, of Burrington St., passed away on June 7, 2021 at Milford Reginal Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Gary M. Morin. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Betty (Connolly) Charland. Patricia was a house manager for State of Massachusetts group home “Willow Court” for eighteen years retiring six years ago due to illness. She had previously worked at The Wrentham State School. Pat is survived by her children, Max Morin, Tara...