All Obituaries

North Smithfield Ernest R. “Pete” Frappier 73, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 in the VA Hospital, Providence. He was the loving husband of Linda (Moran) Frappier. He was born in Woonsocket, a son of the late Fred and Aline (Leblanc) Raymond. Pete was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was a Legacy Member of the VFW Post 6342, the Amvets, and was a former State Commander of the VFW. He worked as an extruder operator for Miller Electric and was a clerk for Stop & Shop...

Emile J. Riendeau 86, of Mendon Rd. died on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at The Philip Hulitar Center. He was the husband of the late Pauline (Gagnon) Riendeau. Born in Albion, RI he was a son of the late Olivier and Flore (Lariviere) Riendeau. Emile was a self- employed carpenter and the owner and operator of Rite Builders Inc. for twenty- three years. After he retired from Rite Builders, he was an independent subcontractor for several area construction companies for many years. Emile served in...

Andre M. Baril 78, of Main St. Millville, passed away Tuesday April 20, 2021 at Landmark Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Gloria (Coutu) Baril. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Ernest and Florence (Morel) Baril. Andre was a machine operator for Key Container Corp. for many years retiring fourteen years ago. He is survived by two sons Michael J. Baril and his wife Jamie of Millville, and David Baril and his wife Jodie of Arkansas, a brother Roger Baril, three...

Edward W. Marshall 80, of Mitris Blvd. passed away on April 17, 2021 at Vibra Hospital of Southeastern MA. He was the husband of the late Cecile (Champeau) Marshall. Born in Cumberland, he was a son of the late John and Christina (Williams) Marshall. He was a US Army veteran. Edward retired from the City of Woonsocket Fire Department as a lieutenant after twenty years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating with family and friends and most of all his wife. He was a man of few...

  Adam S. Castonguay 43, of Woonsocket, passed away Thursday April 15, 2021 at home. He was born in Woonsocket, the son of Brian Wynkoop and Lisa Miller. He was a cook most of his life and worked at Stanley’s in Central Falls, the Patriot Diner and Al’s Place, both located in Woonsocket. Adam was quick to smile and was loved by all who knew him. His smile was infectious, and he always made people feel at ease. To his loving sister Vanessa, he will always be remembered as...

Alice G. Pare 89, formerly of Lincoln St. passed away on April 11, 2021 at the Lydia Taft House. She was the wife of the late Roland A. Pare. Born in Blackstone, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Lillian (Mercier) Goulet. In her younger days Alice worked in the woolen textile mills. She later worked as a CNA for St. Antoine Residence for twenty-eight years before retiring. Alice was an avid gardener and loved her flowers. She is survived by two sons, Roland A. Pare Jr. of  FL, and...

Diane C. Saillant 66, of 100 Front St. passed away on April 5, 2021 at home. She was the wife of the late Richard V. “Red” Saillant. Born in Woonsocket she was a daughter of Pauline (Brunelle) Lacasse Cotnoir of Lincoln and the late Edgar Lacasse.  Diane was a machine operator and quality control supervisor for Tech Industries for ten years. She had also worked for the Woonsocket Head Start and Day Care Program for twelve years. Diane enjoyed scrap booking, going to the...

Dorothy S. (Beattie) Roberts 90, formerly of Woonsocket, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 in the Oak Hill Center in Pawtucket. She was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late John and Sophie (Zielinski) Beattie. She was a devoted mother and homemaker. She had a great zest for life and enjoyed singing and laughing and was always ready for the next family gathering. She is survived by her four children: Timothy Roberts of IA, Leonard Roberts of IA, Jeffrey Roberts of Chelmsford, MA and...

Pauline Landry 89, of 350 Rathbun St. passed away on March 27, 2021 at Landmark Medical Center. Born on April 26, 1931 at 12 Auclair St., East Blackstone, MA, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Germaine (Dalpe) Landry. A devout Catholic, Pauline made her First Communion in 1936 and her Confirmation in 1943 at St. Louis Church. She attended St. Louis School from 1936 thru 1943 and then attended school in Coaticook, PQ Canada from 1944 - 1945. Upon her return from Canada in 1946,...

Lillian A. Gelinas 69, of Winter St. passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at Landmark Medical Center. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Claudio and Loretta (Lambert) DiBasco. Lillian was a school bus driver for the City of Woonsocket for fifteen years, she also worked at Shaw’s Meats before retiring. Lillian was an avid bingo player and enjoyed going to the beach. Her greatest joy was attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. Lillian is survived by her sons...