All Obituaries

Roger “Kay” Caron 96, of Annette Ave. died July 13, 2018 at Landmark Medical Center. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Philias and Fabiola (Drapeau) Caron. Kay was the founder and former owner of “Kay’s Restaurant” which he opened in March 1968 and ran for thirty three years. Kay enjoyed life and loved to entertain, whether in Woonsocket at his “Castle” or at his home in Florida. He hosted many political events at Kay’s Castle. Kay...

Diane R. Grenon 70, of Logee St. died June 28, 2018 at St. Antoine Residence. She was the wife of the late Vincent Grenon. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Yolande (Charland) Phaneuf. Diane worked as a printer at the Woonsocket Call for twenty two years before retiring in 2008. She is survived by four sons, Vincent Grenon, Eric Grenon and his wife Nancy, Brian Grenon, and Jonathan Grenon all of Woonsocket, four brothers Rene Phaneuf of Coventry, James Phaneuf of...

Beatrice Lefebvre 101, of Blackstone St. died June 28, 2018 at home. She was the wife of the late Constant Lefebvre. Born in North Smithfield, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Hannah (Marietta) Champagne. Beatrice was an assembler for the former Uni-Royal Company for twenty three years. She also worked for Wrentham State School for fifteen years before retiring. Beatrice enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren. Beatrice was predeceased by her daughters, Jeanne...

Paul R. Gamache 66, of Carey Ct. died June 24, 2018 at Roger Williams Medical Center with his family by his side. Paul was the loving husband of Sandra (Cooper) Gamache. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Edgar and Marie (Lambert) Gamache. Paul was a foreman in the Maintenance Dept. for the Woonsocket Housing Authority where he had worked for over thirty years. Paul was a dedicated and passionate member of Club Lafayette of which his father was a founding member. He served as...

Leona L. Hetu 96, of 60 Mendon Rd. died June 22, 2018 at the Ballou Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Lionel E. Hetu for sixty three years. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Leonie (Rock) Levasseur. Leona was a textile worker for several area textile mills. She is survived by a niece and caregiver Lorraine Cardin of Cumberland and caregiver Christine Perry of Pascoag. Leona was predeceased by her sister Ernestine Levasseur. A committal service will be...

Woonsocket Albert G. Champagne Sr. 90, of Parkview Manor died Tuesday, June 19 in the Philip Hulitar Center in Providence. He was born in Woonsocket, one of ten children of the late Paul and Marie (Cloutier) Champagne. Albert was a professional boxer in his early years and later a local business owner for many years, and was the owner /operator of Champagne’s Lounge and Al’s Place, both in Woonsocket. He retired in 1993. He was the former husband of the late Evelina (Peloquin)...

North Smithfield   Theodore A. Saillant III 59, of Halliwell DR. passed away suddenly on Monday June 18. Ted leaves behind his wife Sandra Saillant. Ted and Sandra spent the vast majority of their lives together. They began dating when Ted was sixteen years old and were married for thirty eight years. Their love for each other was indestructible. Ted was born in Woonsocket, a son of Theodore A. Saillant Jr of Worcester, MA and Georgette (Trudeau) Saillant of Woonsocket, RI. Ted...

Louis J. Roy 79, of Mapleville died June 17, 2018 at Trinity Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of Rolande (St. Germain) Roy. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Leo and Jeannette (Gagnon) Roy. Louis was the owner and operator of Leo’s Auto Parts in North Smithfield for over fifteen years. He was a member of New England Country Jamboree in Uxbridge for many years. Besides his wife he leaves three brothers Robert Roy of Westboro, MA, David Roy of Woonsocket,...

Emile M. Dagesse 82, of Main St. died June 7, 2018 at Oakland Grove Health Care Center. He was the beloved husband of Pauline (Henault) Dagesse. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Leonard and Delvica (Breault) Dagesse. Emile worked as a house painter for Bertarelli Construction in Brockton , MA for over twenty years. He retired in 1998 from CVS where he worked as a forklift operator for many years. Emile was an avid bowler and served as secretary and treasurer of two area bowling...

Dolores R. (Thibeault) Towndrow 87, formerly of Bound Rd, died Monday June 4, in the Friendly Home. She was the wife of the late Charles Towndrow. Dolores was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Ovila and Adelina (Tancrell) Thibeault. She was a stitcher for the former Narragansett Knitting Mills for many years retiring in 1993. She was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of AmVets Post 7.  She is survived by a daughter, Carol Boucher and her husband Gerard of Woonsocket, a...