All Obituaries

North Providence Arthur P. Barrette 70, of May St, North Providence, and formerly of Woonsocket, died Saturday, September 15, at home. He was the beloved companion of Sherri Kelly for many years. He was born in Woonsocket, a son of the late Alphonse and Bernadette (Letendre) Barrette. Arthur was a Vietnam War veteran serving in the US Army and later worked as a carpenter for most of his life retiring in 2008. In addition to his companion, he is survived by two daughters: Jennifer Maiello...

Janet S. Barbrie 44, of Greenville and formerly of Woonsocket, died Monday September 10 at home. She was born in Woonsocket, the daughter of Arthur Sylvestre, and Claire (Lambert) Achilles both of Woonsocket. She was a registered nurse working for Heritage Hills Nursing Center, and a Girl Scout leader for several years. In addition to her parents she survived by her fiance of many years, James Reid of Greenville, her step mother Jeanne Sylvestre, a son: Donald Barbrie III, and a daughter,...

Woonsocket Jacqueline Ostrowski 56, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Mark F. Ostrowski. Born in Colombia, South America, she was a daughter of Maria Elena (Corchuelo) Castro of Cumberland and the late Fabio Castro. Jackie worked as a teaching assistant at the Woonsocket High School for the past four years. She loved yard sales, antiques, and the color pink. She was a wine and food connoisseur. Jackie also shared her...

Rosemarie Medina 78, of Blackstone St., died September 8, 2018 at home. She was the wife of the late Adrian Medina. Born in Boston, MA she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Doris (Preston) Landry. Rosemarie was a supervisor for Wrentham State School where she had worked for over twenty five years. She is survived by a son Norman Landry Medina Sr. of Orange, MA, two brothers, George Landry and his husband Jan Stachurski of Brockton, and Dennis Landry of RI, three sisters, Mildred Offley...

Muriel E. Murray of Poplar St. passed from this life on September 7, 2018 after a long illness. She was the wife of David Murray for fifty nine years. Born in Blackstone, she was the youngest daughter of the late Theodore and Germaine (Dalpe) Landry. Muriel attended St. Louis School in Woonsocket, and the Coaticook School in Quebec, Canada. She worked for many years at Whiting and Davis and in retirement worked part-time in her “Dream Job” as a greeter at Wal-Mart. She and her...

  Therese Niejadlik 92, formerly of Slatersville, died September 6, 2018 at The Village House in Newport. She was the wife of the late Theodore Niejadlik. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Hormidas and Irene (Gaboury) Morin. Terry was a stitcher for the former Royal Robes Co. for twenty three years before retiring in 1985. She was a member and past Vice President of Senior Citizens of North Smithfield. She is survived by a son, Richard Niejadlik and his fiancé...

Nancy L. Eaton 85, formerly of Colonial Village, Slatersville, and Eaton St, N. Smithfield, died Tuesday, September 4, in The Friendly Home. She was the wife of the late George R. Eaton Jr. She was born in N. Smithfield, a daughter of the late Edgar and Eva (Glode) Allaire. She was an assembler and worked at Finkelstein’s and AT Cross for many years until her retirement, later working as a bus monitor for several years in N. Smithfield. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother,...

Gabrielle E. Levesque 87, formerly of Deerfield Commons, St. Paul St., N. Smithfield, died August 31, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Philippe H. Levesque Jr. for 63 years. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Edouard and Aurore (Lamothe) Dutremble. She lived most of her life in Woonsocket before moving to North Smithfield. Gaby was a sales clerk for the former Harvey’s Bridal Shop, Concannon’s Gift Shop and House of Cards and...

Ruth Anne Sawtelle 54, of Blackstone, MA passed away at Milford Hospital on August 31, 2018, surrounded by her family. Born in Woonsocket, on November 9, 1963, she was the daughter of the late George and Claire (Labossiere) Sawtelle Sr. Ruth leaves two brothers; George Sawtelle Jr and his fiancé Mary Lou Donlon of Blackstone, MA and Alfred Sawtelle and his wife  Nancy of Grafton, MA. She leaves two nieces and a nephew along with several cousins, family, and friends whom will miss...

  Port Charlotte, FL Claire T. (Fleming) Cayer 91, of Port Charlotte, FL and formerly of Woonsocket, died Wednesday, August 29 in Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte. She was the loving wife of Roland J. Cayer. She was born in Woonsocket, the daughter of the late Richard and Pamela (Lemoine) Fleming. Claire was a stitcher for the U.S. Rubber CO. in Woonsocket and also an assembler for AT Cross for many years. In addition to her husband she is survived by her sons; Craig Cayer...