All Obituaries

Daniel J. Hadley 61, of Blackstone St. died July 1, 2020 at Landmark Medical Center. He was the husband of Debra (Barrette) Hadley. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of Alice (Clark) Hadley of South Carolina and the late Willis Hadley. Dan was a machine operator for Walsh Construction in N. Attleboro before he retired in 2016. He was an avid sports fan, and especially liked the Red Sox. Besides his wife he leaves two sons Daniel Hadley Jr of Blackstone, and Brandon Hadley of Medway, a...

Peggy Ann Bouffard 84, formerly of Vose St., passed away on June 27, 2020 at The Holiday. She was born in Martinsville, VA, a daughter of the late Jasper and Betty (Eggelston) Harris. Peggy Ann worked as a social worker for Tri-Hab for nineteen years and Senior Services for eighteen years before retiring. She was a parishioner of the Emmanuel Church. Peggy enjoyed embroidering, playing bingo and watching her favorite show “The Golden Girls”. She loved her cats and spending time...

Laurel A. (Cummings) Sabella 57, of Blackstone died Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in Landmark Medical Center. She was a daughter of Harry Cummings and the late Nancy (Sarri) Devoll. Laurel worked as an office manager for several local firms and most recently for CVS until her passing. She enjoyed the beach, camping, snowshoeing, her bird Kramer, and her grand “fur babies” Moose and Jada. Laurel is survived by her children Michael Sabella and his wife Jocelyn of Warwick and her...

Rolande D. (St. Germain) Roy 85, formerly of Mapleville, died Saturday, June 20, 2020 in St. Antoine Residence, North Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Louis Roy. She was born in Woonsocket, the daughter of the late Ulysse and Alice (Beaudreault) St. Germain. Rolande was a stitcher for Narragansett Knitting Mills and also worked for Poly Top in Slatersville for many years retiring in 2000. She was a member of New England Country Music Club. Rolande is survived by her brother-in-law...

Helene Morisseau, 94, formerly of Nimitz Rd., died June 18, 2020 at The Friendly Home. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Edmond and Marie (Prince) Morisseau. Helene was an executive secretary for Blackstone Valley Gas for thirty years before retiring. She is survived by her sister Jeannette Mistele of Roanoke, VA and many cherished nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers Herve, Raymond, and Robert Morisseau. Funeral mass and burial will be held at a later...

Helene I. Richards 71, of Adams St. died Sunday June 14, 2020 at Woonsocket Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of David V. Richards. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Edgar and Irene (Lamontagne) Boisclair. Helene was an Avon Representative for over thirty five years. Besides her husband she leaves her daughter Christine Richards of Woonsocket, a niece, Erika Mackenzie and her husband Gary of Smithfield, and a nephew Ron Roy Jr. and his husband Keith of...

North Smithfield Gerald M. Chamberland, 96, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the Friendly Home. He was the husband of Constance (Cote) Chamberland for seventy- one years. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Viateur and Rosalda (Lanoie) Chamberland. Gerry was a foreman for General Motors for thirty-eight years retiring in 1977. He was a US Marine Corps veteran of WWII. Gerry was a founding member of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs. He volunteered in many different capacities, as an...

Anne F. Richer 78, of Sayles Hill Rd., passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 at The Holiday Retirement Home. She was born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Gerard and Adele (Lavendier) Perron. Anne was an LPN and worked at several area hospitals. She loved fishing and the outdoors. Anne was also a talented artist and excelled in craft making which she shared with friends and family. She was a loyal and enthusiastic fan of the Red Sox and Patriots. Anne’s greatest joy was spending time...

Beatrice B. Poisson, 101, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at St. Antoine Residence. She was the wife of the late Marcel Poisson. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Theodelaine (Potvin) Cardin. Beatrice was a homemaker for most of her life. She enjoyed painting, sewing, and playing cards. She is survived by a daughter Anne-Marie Cournoyer of Woonsocket, a sister Anna Goulet of Bellingham, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a...

Sr. Maria Elsliger SRC, 100 years old, passed away on June 3, 2020 in Lac Au Saumon, PQ, Canada. She was born in Kedwich, New Brunswick, Canada a daughter of the late Alexander and Christine Elsliger. Sr. Maria was the housekeeper and cook at the former St. Ann’s Rectory in Woonsocket for many years. Sr. Maria will be fondly remembered for the amazing “Nun’s Taffy” she made every year for St. Ann’s Bazaar.She is survived by her brother Leonard, sister Georgette...