All Obituaries

Anne M. Guilbault 72, formerly of Rivulet St, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 in Oakland Grove Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Eugene and Anita (Gregoire) Guilbault. Anne worked at Stop & Shop for many years retiring in 2015. She enjoyed reading and volunteering at the Senior Center in Woonsocket. She also enjoyed spending time with her mother with whom she was inseparable. Anne was also an avid New England sports fan following...

Leo H. Guilbert 63, of 1585 Trailwood Ave., Chula Vista, CA, formerly of Melbourne, FL, and Woonsocket, passed away on August 7, 2022. He was a son of the late Aldege and Liliane (Berthiaume) Guilbert. Leo was a forklift operator for Woodgrain Distributers in Titus, FL. He had previously worked for Ames Warehouse in Mansfield, MA for twenty -three years before moving to Florida. He enjoyed going to Amusement Parks and spending time with his family, especially his great niece Liliane. Leo is...

Michael R. Fearing 56, of Ballou St, passed away Monday, September 26, at the Philip Hulitar Center in Providence. Michael was born in Woonsocket, a son of the late Howard and Dolores (Masse) Fearing. He was a painter working for various contractors, most recently for American Contracting. Michael loved working, and in his spare time enjoyed both freshwater and saltwater fishing. He is survived by his brothers: Richard, Brian and Keith Fearing, all of Woonsocket, and his sisters: Anne...

Madeleine S. George 89, formerly of Franklin, passed away on September 17, 2022, at St. Antoine Residence in North Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Prudente George Jr. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Marie (Blaise) Fontaine. Madeleine is survived by her children, Maureen Gallant and her husband Mark and Gary George and his wife Beth, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Funeral arrangements are private.

Rena F. (Dumas) Ethier 93, formerly of Privilege St., passed away on September 6, 2022, in Asheville, NC. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late William and Edna (Gouin) Dumas. Rena lived most of her life in Woonsocket, before having moved to North Carolina to live with her daughter. In her youth Rena worked as a short order cook at the family restaurant The Quality Lunch, she then worked at the former US Rubber Shop for several years. Rena also worked at the Meadow Crest...

Bernard “Ben” F. Robidoux 73, of Lincoln St. passed away on September 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband for fifty years of Diane (Pare) Robidoux. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Antoine and Bertha (Loiselle) Robidoux. Ben served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a truck outfitter for Dejana Truck Bodies for over twenty years. Ben was a “fix it man” and was often helping friends and family by fixing things,...

Mary T Gauvin 95 of West St. passed away on September 3, 2022. Born in Millville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret (Miles) Gauvin. Mary worked for the US Rubber Co. until their closing in the mid 1970’s. She then worked for Keough Kirby and Associates as a Customer Service Representative for several years. Mary most recently worked as a part-time Assistant Librarian for the Millville Free Public Library. She was also a member of the Millville Historical...

Theresa L. Giguere 95, of 303 Rhodes Ave. passed away on August 28, 2022, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Bellingham, MA she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Celina (Beausoleil) Bernier. She was the wife of the late George Giguere. Theresa was an assembler at General Electric for many years, she had previously worked at several area textile mills. Terry was a devote catholic, with a strong devotion to the Blessed Mother and prayed the rosary several times daily. She enjoyed doing...

Kristin Csizmesia 58, of 300 Front St. Pawtucket, passed away on August 8, 2022, at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Edward F. and Jane (Corbett) Csizmesia. Kristin was the wife of Maria Paula Barros. Kristin worked at several area businesses throughout her life, her most recent position was as a cashier for the Seabra Supermarket in Cumberland. She enjoyed the ocean, traveling, and playing tennis. Besides her wife she is survived by her siblings,...

Roland J. Cayer 96, of Port Charlotte, FL and formerly of Woonsocket passed away on August 7, 2022, in Orchid Cove, Venice FL. He was the loving husband of the late Claire (Fleming) Cayer. Roland was born in Woonsocket, a son of the late Louis and Cora (McNamee) Cayer. He was a graduate of Mt. St. Charles Academy, attended Bryant College and was a WWII veteran serving in the US Army-Air Force. He retired as a Lieutenant from the Woonsocket Police Dept in 1978 after twenty- six years. He then...