All Obituaries

Woonsocket Dorothy E. (Desrosiers) Renaud 80, formerly of Kennedy Manor, died Tuesday, November 13, at the home of her son Mark Renaud surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Woonsocket, the daughter of the late Armand and Alice (Robitaille) Desrosiers. Dot worked in accounts receivable for CVS for nearly twenty years retiring in 2008. She enjoyed spending time at Twin River and going for long adventurous rides in her car. In addition to her son Mark and his partner Tina Tremblay,...

Jean-Paul L. Perreault 82, of Conrad St. died peacefully on November 6, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at St. Antoine Residence. Paul was the husband of Pauline C. (Tardif) Perreault, whom he married on May 30, 1962. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Aime and Donalda (Robillard) Perreault. Jean-Paul served in the US Navy from 1956-1958 and was then employed as a Staff Administrative Specialist for the Army Reserve. He joined the Army Reserves and served for thirty two...

Jeannette G. Laplante 98, of Paine St. died November 5, 2018 at home. She was the wife of the late Donat J. Laplante. Born in Blackstone, she was a daughter of the late Dante and Yvonne (Verhulst) Pirani. Jeannette spent most of her life as a homemaker caring for her family. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and sports especially the Patriots. Jeannette was an accomplished artist. She served as the past President of The Mother’s Club at Mt. St. Charles Academy, a past officer of the...

James Bartley Rivers Jr. 52, formerly of Woonsocket, died November 4, 2018 in Florida. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of James Bartley and Suzanne (Toupin) Rivers Sr. of Cumberland. Besides his parents he leaves two daughters Gabrielle and Isabelle Rivers, and a step-daughter Samantha Greichen all of Florida, and two sisters Kimberly Rivers of Cumberland and Kathleen Rivers of FL. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 4-7 PM at the Fournier & Fournier Funeral...

Germain J. Pelletier 92, of Pond St., died October 28, 2018 at Oakland Grove Health Center. He was the beloved husband of Annette (Joyal) Pelletier. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Philip and Rose Anna (Proulx) Pelletier. Germain served in the US Navy during WWII and was a member of the Seabees. He was a truck driver for Laramee Transit for twenty two years retiring in 1976. He was a life member of the VFW post 11519 and the Italian Workingmen’s Club. Besides his wife he...

Raymond J. Dubeau 90 of Wrentham Rd. died October 28, 2018 at Maples Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was the husband of Constance (Duhaime) Dubeau. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Gedeon and Aurore (Raymond) Dubeau. Raymond worked for General Motors for thirty two years, he also did small engine repair.  He was a US Army Veteran. Ray was a member of the Millervillle Men’s Club. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycles and loved to tell a joke. Besides his wife he leaves...

Cecile Remillard 89, formerly of Pond St. died October 26, 2018 at The Holiday. She was the beloved wife of the late Philip Remillard. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Edouard and Aurore (Lamothe) Dutremble. Cecile worked for the US Rubber Company until their closing. She also worked as a waitress for the former Quality Lunch and the Plaza Kitchen. She enjoyed doing crafts and playing bingo. Cecile loved to talk about her youth and attending the Notre Dame boarding school...

North Smithfield Jo-Ann M. Lussier 63, of Black Plain Rd. died suddenly on Friday, October 26, 2018. She was the loving wife of Dennis A. Lussier. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late James and Helen (Langelier) O’Brien. She was a CNA at Woonsocket Health and Rehabilitation Center for twenty four years retiring in 2008. Jo-Ann enjoyed the outdoors, shopping, and spending time with her grandchildren, but her greatest love was Sunday family dinners. Besides her husband,...

Roger Senecal 98, formerly of Flat St. died Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at The Holiday. He was the husband of Beatrice (Foisy) Senecal. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Ernest and Eva (LaRose ) Senecal. Roger served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII. He was a self-employed finished carpenter for most of his life retiring in 1985. He is survived by two sons, Alan Senecal of N Smithfield, and Adelbert Senecal of N. Providence, a daughter Cleo Lindgren of Cumberland, five...

Rachel D. Girard 84, formerly of Privilege St. died October 23, 2018 at The Friendly Home. She was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Wilbrod and Florida (Mayer) Boucher. Rachel was a homemaker for most of her life. She was a member of the Waterview Tenants Association. She is survived by two sons Ronald Girard of North Smithfield, and David Girard of Cumberland, two daughters, Lucille Girard of East Providence, and Jacqueline Garriepy of Woonsocket, a sister Claire Marquis of...