All Obituaries

Normand R. Bell 71, of Paradis Ave. died March 15, 2019 at home. He was the husband of Betty Ann (Laplante) Bell. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of Therese (Houle) Bell of CA and the late Henry Bell. For many years Normand worked as a security guard for several area agencies. He had also worked as a CNA. Normand was a US Navy Corpsman during the Vietnam War. Besides his wife and mother he leaves a son, Jeremy Bell of Woonsocket, a brother, Paul Bell of GA, and three sisters, Jeannine...

Gertrude T. Barrie 97, formerly of Woonsocket, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2019, at The Holiday in Lincoln. She was the wife of the late Edward L. Barrie. Born in Millville, MA she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Leopauldine (Pelletier) Pelletier. She worked for the former Argone Worsted Co. for twenty years. Gert enjoyed taking care of her home and family and loved to bake. She volunteered at her parish Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church. Gert believed in eating healthy and...

Cora H. Lucchesi 95, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on March 11, 2019 in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Jeanne D’Arc (Paradis) Roberge and Charles Albert Roberge. She was the loving wife of the late Carlo Lucchesi. They were married for 56 years. Mrs. Lucchesi resided in North Smithfield for the past 7 years, and previously resided in Woonsocket. She enjoyed listening to audio books, playing cards,...

Germaine D. (Benjamin) Remillard 97, formerly of Bellingham, passed away Saturday, March 9 in the Philip Hulitar Center, Providence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Lionel “Nel” Remillard. Germaine was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Elisee and Gladys (Fitzgerald) Benjamin. She worked as a spinner and weaver for the former Ilona Worsted and later in Florida, retiring in 1981. She loved music of the big band era,...

Jeanne I. Guilbeault 78 of 300 Privilege St, Woonsocket died Sunday, March 3 in Landmark Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Leo E. Guilbeault. Jeanne was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Arthur and Rita (Belisle) Trahan. She worked in quality control for Advanced Interconnect in Franklin, MA for many years. Jeanne is survived by her son in law Gary Capparella, her grandson Jonathan, and her four sisters: Rita Martin of Woonsocket, Claire Durand of FL, Estelle Lussier of...

Claire E. Lalonde 94, formerly of Mattity Rd., North Smithfield, died February 27, 2019 at the Friendly Home. Born in Biddeford, ME she was a daughter of the late Wilfred and Anna (Breton) Roberge. Claire worked at the Lister Worsted Mills in Stillwater, RI where she grew up and met the love of her life George E. Lalonde with whom she was married for forty nine years. She later worked at AT Cross in Lincoln until her retirement in 1988. In her younger days, Claire enjoyed camping at Cape Cod...

Michael A. Salois 47, of Wood Ave, died suddenly Wednesday, February 27, in Landmark Medical Center. He was born in Woonsocket, a son of Susan (Gaulin) Salois and the late Roger Salois. Mike was a radio disc jockey for 94 HJY, and KIX 100.9. He was the loving father of Corianne Salois of Bartlett, TN, and Emily, Erin, and Serena Salois, all of Providence. In addition to his mother and daughters, he is survived by his brother John Salois and his wife Christina of Barrington. Visiting hours...

Irene Lebrun 95, of 303 Rhodes Ave. died February 25, 2019 at the Friendly Home. She was the wife of the late Leo P. Lebrun. Born in Woonsocket She was a daughter of the late Joseph and Melina (Dufresne) Froment. Irene was a textile worker for several area mills including the former Hanora Lippitt Co., Jacob Finkelstein and Sons and Sadwin Manufacturing. Irene is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings Lionel Froment, Mary Parenteau, Cecile Jacobs, Lillian...

She was born on July 24th, 1963 to Mr & Mrs. Olufemi Emmanuel Odugbesan at the General Hospital, Adeoyo, Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. As the first child in the family she was enrolled at the African Church primary school, Ebute Meta, Lagos state Nigeria between 1969 to 1975, she had her secondary school education at the Multilateral Secondary School, Okun Owa, Ogun State between Sept 1975 to July 1980, she was the Health prefect and graduated with distinction in her first school leaving...

Eugene C. Desjarlais 76, of Union St. died February 16, 2019 at Oakland Grove Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Robertine (Morin) Desjarlais. Born in Westerly, RI he was a son of the late Irene Desjarlais Watson. Gene was an assembler for General Motors for twenty two years before retiring. He was an avid fisherman. Besides his wife he leaves a son, Roland Desjarlais Sr. of Woonsocket, four grandchildren, Roland Desjarlais Jr., Gabriele Desjarlais, Anthony Desjarlais...