All Obituaries

Gloria T. Baril 73 of Main St. passed away January 13, 2019 at Landmark Medical Center. She was the wife of Andre Baril. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Normand and Lucille (Beaudoin) Coutu. Gloria was a CNA at Hospice St. Antoine for over thirty years before retiring eleven years ago. Besides her husband she is survived by her sons Michael Baril and his wife Jamie of Attleboro, MA and David Baril and his wife Jodie of Conroe, TX, her sister Lucille M. Stearns of...

Eileen I. (Richer) Asmus 75, of Cove Rd. died January 12, 2019 at Philip Hulitar Center. She was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Romeo and Roseanna (Langlois) Richer. Eileen work in the accounting department of several area businesses, most recently Putnam Investments. She served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Eileen is survived by two sons William Asmus of Woonsocket, and Thomas Asmus of Temple City, CA; a sister Elizabeth “Betty” Richer; three grandchildren,...

Ella Tessier 94, formerly of Blackstone, died January 10, 2019 at Genesis of Milford. She was the wife of the late Norman J. Tessier Sr. Born in Blackstone, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Adelaide (Mercier) Paget. Ella was a assembler for the former Tupperware Co. She had also previously worked for Polytop and Hanora Mills. She is survived by four sons Norman Tessier Jr and his wife Barbara of Lincoln, Ronald Tessier of VT, Paul Tessier of Woonsocket, and David Tessier and his...

Ernest R. Plante 72, of Blackstone St, passed away with his family by his side, Saturday, January 5, in the Pine Grove Nursing Home, in Pascoag. He was the husband of the late Rita M. (Pincince) Plante. He was born in Woonsocket, a son of the late John and Lillian (Leduc) Plante. Ernest was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and served as a ship fitter aboard the USS George Clymer. He worked for Defond Roofing, Peterson Puritan Aerosol, and worked for the Blackstone Millville Regional School...

 Pauline M. Paulette 89, of 1 Main St. died January 5, 2019 in Jefferson, VT. She was the wife of the late John Paulette. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Celina (St. Martin) Sylvestre. Pauline was a quality control inspector and saw operator for CD Burns Inc. for nine years before retiring in 1989. She had also worked in several area mills. Pauline was a member of the Golden Hearts Senior Club. She is survived by her son Bradley Lafontaine of Harrisville,...

Woonsocket Dennis A. Mercier 67, of Cottage St, died Thursday, January 3, at The Philip Hulitar Center in Providence surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Susan (Desplaines) Mercier. Dennis was born in Woonsocket a son of Lucille (D’Anjou) Mercier and the late Lionel Mercier. He worked in the maintenance dept. of Swarovski Crystal in Cranston for many years retiring in 2008. Dennis enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family. In addition to his wife,...

David F. Turcotte 76, formerly of Rock Ridge Dr. died December 28, 2018 at the Friendly Home. He was born in Woonsocket, a son of the late John and Beatrice (Newman) Turcotte. David worked at the former Shaw’s Supermarket for nineteen years before retiring. He loved gambling and playing the slot machines at Twin River Casino. David enjoyed watching game shows and the news on TV. David was predeceased by his brothers, Winston, Donald, and Linwood and John Turcotte. He leaves many...

Cumberland   Elodia Arcelia Riendeau 100, of 10 Old Diamond Hill Rd, passed away on December 28, 2018. She was the wife of the late Joseph Riendeau. Born in Warwick, she was a daughter of the late George and Arcelia (Hurteau) Sevigny. After the early and untimely passing of her mother, she was pulled from school to become the homemaker for her large family of eight. She married shortly before WWII to Emile Joseph Riendeau and went to work in the French Worsted Mill. She was an...

Roland A. Tardie Jr. 55, of Unity St., died December 25, 2018 at home. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of Lucille Y. (Leduc) Tardie of Burrillville and the late Roland A. Tardie Sr. Roland was employed by Winn Residential for fourteen years, the last four years as the maintenance supervisor at Waterview Apartments. He was also a Personal Care Attendant. Roland loved his motorcycle. He had a big heart and enjoyed spending time with his family and helping others. Besides his mother, Roland...

Jeannine Bonollo 88, of 547 Clinton St. died December 21, 2018 at Woonsocket Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Nello Bonollo and Anthony “Skip” Pero. Born in Trois Rivieres, PQ, Canada she was a daughter of the late Lucien and Eva (Frechette) Raymond. Jeannine worked for the State of RI lunch program for over twenty years retiring in 1994. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and baking. Jeannine loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by...