All Obituaries

Anita M. (Gregoire) Guilbault 96, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022 in the Friendly Home. She was the loving wife of the late Eugene Guilbault. She was born in North Smithfield, a daughter of the late Emery and Ida (Renaud) Gregoire. She was a coordinator for Tupperware for over twenty-five years retiring in 1984. Anita was very active in community service and was voted ‘Senior of the Year” and “Senior Volunteer of the Year” in 2004. She enjoyed singing and dancing,...

Robert C. Cenedella 69, of Grace Ave. passed away on May 18, 2022, at Landmark Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Everett and Bernadette (Plante) Cenedella. He is survived by his wife of forty -six years, Rachel M. (Falardeau) Cenedella, his two sons, Richard E. Cenedella of Smithfield and Randy E. Cenedella and his wife Sarah Kimmel Cenedella of North Attleboro and their beautiful daughters Sydney and Shay. He will also be sadly missed by...

Surrounded by his family, Aldor St.Germain passed away quietly at his home in Loudon NH on May 3, 2022 Born in Woonsocket, RI on December 29, 1930, he was a son of the late Ovilla and Helen St.Germain. He had previously lived in North Smithfield for many years. His parents instilled the importance of a meaningful work ethic and Aldor lived his life exemplifying that.  He was the beloved husband of Violet A. (Saucier) St. Germain who passed on June 12, 2011.  He is survived by...

Irene M. (Durand) Newlands 80, formerly of Woonsocket, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at The Holiday Retirement Home in Manville. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Newlands. Irene was born in Woonsocket, the daughter of the late Raymond and Evelina Durand. She was a production manager at Donnelly Mfg and Rosecraft Mfg Co. in Woonsocket. Irene also enjoyed working at the Ballou Home as a CNA and Resident Cheer Giver. She always gave more than...

Joseph R. Williams Sr. 84, passed away on April 13, 2022, at Oakland Grove Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Florence (Gervais) Williams. Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Edward and Mildred (Kenny) Williams. Joe was a sandblaster for Birds Machine for over seven years retiring in 1980. He coached baseball for many years. He is survived by his sons Joseph R. Williams Jr. and Michael A. Williams and his wife Joanne all of Woonsocket and Edward G. Williams of...

Linda M. (Guertin) Chasse 72, of Blackstone, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, in Landmark Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Robert R. Chasse. Linda was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Robert and Florence (Ayotte) Guertin. She was employed by Narragansett Knitting Mills in Woonsocket for over thirty years. Linda loved German shepherds, and was very caring, but above all she was a good friend and a loving and devoted mom. She is survived by her son Kevin and his wife...

Joan M. (De Grange) Hutchins of North Smithfield passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. She was the beloved wife of Keith Huthins. She was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Aram and Lorraine (Crepeau) De Grange. Joan was employed as a nurse for Woonsocket Hospital for many years, retiring in 1987. She enjoyed writing and was a member of local writing groups and will be remembered for her dry comedic wit. Joan was also an animal lover...

Bennett Gordon Smith was born sleeping on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. He is the beloved son of Ewelina and Joshua Smith, brother of Isabella and Atrus of Blackstone, MA. He will be missed by his grandparents Jolanta Dragowska and Gregory Dragowski of Putnam, CT, Constance and Mark Anderson of Woonsocket, RI, Lisa Blackmer-Smith of Putnam, CT and by his many aunts, uncle, and cousins. Bennett is preceded in death by his grandfather Gordon...

Roland R. Lamoureux 66, of Wrentham Rd., Bellingham, passed away on March 31, 2022, at Milford Hospital. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Gerald R. and Anita L. (Desrosiers) Lamoureux. Roland loved painting and was a self-employed painter for many years. He is survived by his brothers, Wayne P. Lamoureux and Guy M. Lamoureux and sisters, Linda Carter and June Landry, a daughter Carrie Lynn, several grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his children, Mark...

Ramona (“Polly”) Fath (nee Masters) 81 years of age passed away peacefully at her residence  March 18, 2022 with her loving family by her side.  Born August 9th, 1940, she was the daughter of Ruth Hyatt Masters. Polly was the loving mother of Paul S Fath,Jr., Kevin M. Fath, and her daughter Pamela S. LaBreche and her husband David.  She was the loving grandmother to Patrick D. LaBreche (Cait), Paige G. LaBreche (Joseph), Weston M. Teague (Emily) and Payton A....