All Obituaries

Loretta R. (McMillan) Nelligan 66, of Orchard St, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 in Landmark Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Raymond Nelligan. Loretta was born in McKeesport, PA, the daughter of the late John and Florence (Kyne) McMillan. She was a wonderful and caring homemaker, loving wife and mother, and she will be deeply missed by her loving family. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters: Mary Leary and her husband Patrick Leary of...

Lorraine L’ Heureux 86, of Sayles Hill Rd., passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at The Holiday. She was the wife of the late Normand M. L’ Heureux. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Josephine (Sweck) Rivet. Lorraine was a seamstress for Jacob Finklesteins & Sons and Royal Robes for many years. She later worked at C.C.R.I. in the cafeteria for several years. Lorraine was a volunteer working in St. Agatha’s Parish office.  She was a...

Jeannette B. Benoit 77, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the home of her son Steven and his wife Nellie Benoit. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Gerald and Gertrude (Laplume) Lavallee. She graduated from St. Clair Catholic High School in 1958. Jeannette attended RI School of Nursing and graduated in 1971 as a Licensed Practical Nurse, and worked at Land Mark Medical Center for fourteen years. She later worked for the US Postal Service as a clerk for fourteen years...

Richard R. Drainville 40, of Poplar St. passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on August 21, 2019 at Woonsocket Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. He was born in Woonsocket, a son of Richard N. Drainville and his wife Monique of Woonsocket, and Patricia St. Gelais and her husband Richard of Bellingham. Richard work in the food service industry for several years. He enjoyed dining out and watching the Patriots. Besides his parents he leaves a sister Dayna...

Celeste C. (Jalette) Gallotello 60, of Talcott St, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was the beloved wife of Arthur J. Gallotello Jr. Celeste was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of Celeste M. (Harpin) Jalette of Berryville, VA and the late Raymond Jalette. She worked for CVS Health for over twenty years, retiring in 2016. Celeste was a very loving wife and mother who enjoyed cooking, drawing, painting and playing the piano. Her greatest joy...

Normand R. St. Germain 83, of Willow St. died after a long illness on August 18, 2019 at Landmark Medical Center with his family by his side. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Arthur and Rina (Nault) St. Germain. Normand was a Brother with the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate for eighteen years. After leaving the order he met and married his beloved wife Elaine (Laflamme) St. Germain. Normand was the owner and operator of NRS Printing for many years. He then went to work for...

Dorothy A. Roy 76, of East School St. died August 18, 2019 at Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Noel A. Roy Sr. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Lillian (Langevin) Lessard. Dorothy was a homemaker for most of her life. She is survived by her children, Noel A. Roy Jr. and his wife Tammy, Alan K. Roy Sr. and his wife Tina, and Brian R. Roy all of Woonsocket, and Jo-Ann Peloquin of PA. and her husband Christopher, two brothers...

Rolande V. Cadoret 102, of Rhodes Ave. passed away August 12, 2019 at the Friendly Home. She was the wife of the late Lionel Cadoret. Born in Canada, she was a daughter of the late Jean B. and Eliza (Salvail) Carreau.  She was a stitcher for the former U.S. Rubber Company for many years. Rolande was a member of the Royal Travelers, North Smithfield Seniors Citizens, and Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Senior Citizens. She and her husband traveled extensively to many destinations. Rolande is...

Jeanne D. “Mem” Sylvestre 88, of Poplar St. died August 8, 2019 at Woonsocket Health and Rehabilitation Centre. She was the wife of the late Henri E. Sylvestre. Born in Bellingham, she was a daughter of the late Donat and Albertine (Payette) Gelinas. Jeanne worked for the Woonsocket School Department where she loved being the lunch lady at George St. School for many years. She enjoyed playing cards and doing word search puzzles. She enjoyed babysitting her grandchildren and...

Edmond A. Racicot 77, of North Smithfield, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2019 at Overlook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He was the beloved husband of Lucille (Ferschke) Racicot to whom he was married for nearly forty three years. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Rene and Lucy (Ouellette) Racicot.  Edmond served in the United States Army and the Rhode Island National Guard for over 30 years, finally retiring in 2001. After his retirement from the US...