All Obituaries

Frances A. (Starzak) Haczynski 96, formerly of Woonsocket, passed away peacefully in the St. Antoine Residence. She was the wife of the late John Haczynski.  She was born in Bellingham, a daughter of the late John and Mary (Zawada) Starzak. Frances is survived by her daughter Nancy Hustler and her husband Thomas of Woonsocket, two grandchildren; Scott and Jennifer, and four great grandchildren: Talia, Miles, Tara, and Ryan. She was also predeceased by three bothers and one...

Florence R. Brodeur 94, formerly of Clinton St. died September 15, 2017 at Miriam Hospital. She was the wife of the late Raymond Brodeur. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Flora (Boucher) Chevrette. Flo worked as a clerk at the former Social Department Store for several years retiring forty four years ago. She was a member and past secretary of the Kennedy Manor Club. She started the Kennedy Manor Prayer Group. Florence was a lector and altar server at the...

Nelson J. Dupuis 71, formerly of Providence St. died September 9, 2017 at The Friendly Home. He was born in Woonsocket, a son of the late Joseph and Jennie (Gryzb) Dupuis. Nelson worked in local area textile mills for most of his life. He was a life member and past Exaulted Ruler of the Woonsocket Lodge of Elks.   He is survived by two nephews Marc Jarret of Woonsocket, and Wayne Jarret of Provincetown, MA; a niece Debra Gabrielson of North Smithfield; and a great...

Eugene Lauzon Jr 72, formerly of Vose St., died Friday, September 8th  in Woonsocket Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Therese (Ethier) Lauzon. Eugene was born in Woonsocket, a son of the late Eugene and Viola (Paul) Lauzon.  He was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as a machine operator for the former Draper Corp in Hopedale and PEI of Milford MA retiring in 2010. Eugene enjoyed camping, and fishing and was the lead guitar player and singer...

Marie Jeanne (St. Germain) Bergeron 85, formerly of Elbow St., died Wednesday, September 6 in Oakland Grove Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Blackstone, a daughter of the late Eugene and Clara (Wilkens) St. Germain. Marie worked as an assembler for the former Miller Electric Company of Woonsocket for many years retiring in 1985. She is survived by three sons; Gerard Bergeron, Normand Bergeron and his wife Theresa, and Russell Bergeron and his wife Suzanne all of...

Clementina (Mitzie) I. Long 85, of Second Ave., died September 5, 2017 at Landmark Medical Center. She was the wife of Richard Curtis. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Amelia (Sabatini) Malito. Mitzie worked as a waitress for most of her life in several area restaurants. She loved cooking and baking and was famous for her delicious Italian cookies. Besides her husband she leaves a son, Robert Long of NC; three daughters, Karen Tougas of Lincoln,...

Gertrude Beliveau 98, formerly of East School St. died September 4, 2017 at The Holiday in Manville. She was the wife of the late Roland Beliveau. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Virginia (Mandeville) Morin. Gertrude was a LPN and worked at the former Mercy Hospital, Woonsocket Hospital and the Evergreen Nursing Home until her retirement in 1975. She was a member of the St. Germain Manor Club. Gert was an avid reader and enjoyed playing...

David J. Giroux 93, formerly of Williams St. died August 30, 2017 at the Trinity Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Mary E. (Casey) Giroux. Mr. Giroux was a US Navy Veteran serving in WWII and the Korean War. He was a machinist for Whitens Machine Works for forty years before his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the VFW in Forestdale. David was a member of the Knights of Columbus Freehill Council, a Past Grand Knight and a 4th Degree Knight of the...

Ronald J. Briere 61, of Achille Ave. died August 22, 2017 at home. He was born in Woonsocket a son of the late Benoit and Marie (Fournier) Briere. Ron was a self-employed contractor and the owner operator of Ron’s Home Improvements for over thirty years. He loved baseball, history, antiques, coin collecting and gardening.   Ron was a wonderful and dedicated father to his son Ronald Briere with whom he lived and his daughtrer Amy Briere of Cranston. He was...

Lorraine E. Morin 70, of Woonsocket, passed away August 16, 2017 in Trinity Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a lifelong resident of Woonsocket. She was the daughter of the late Roland Petrin and Adeline Goffart Petrin Garneau. Lorraine was an advocate for others for many years, volunteering for the WHA Tenant Board of Affairs, TOCTA an organization that assisted the poor, and was an organizer for youth dances (SPATS) for children living in Woonsocket public...