All Obituaries

Debby S. (Antaya) Gignac Zazza, 67, of Woonsocket, died July 22, 2026 at home. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Florence (Fontaine) Antaya. Debby worked as a waitress for Lowell's in Mendon and previously worked in registration for Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. She enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking meals for them. She is survived by her daughter, Vannessa Walsh and her husband, Michael, of Blackstone; five grandchildren, Brooklyn ...

Santina "Sandy" (Buglio) Potter, loving wife of the late Glendon "Jerry" Jarold Potter, passed away on July 30, 2026, at the age of 85 with her beloved daughter, Donna, by her side. She was the daughter of Carlo and Stella (Masse) Buglio of Woonsocket, RI. She was preceded by her brother Carl Buglio of N. Smithfield. She is survived by her 4 children, Lt Col Jeffrey Potter of South Kingstown, RI, daughter Donna Allard Potter of Cumberland, RI, son Timothy Potter of ...

Arthur D. Beaudoin, 77, of Cumberland, passed peacefully surrounded by family on July 27, 2026, in the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of the late Susan (Rainville) Beaudoin. Born in Chartierville, Quebec, Canada, he was one of seventeen children of the late Paul and Helene (Martineau) Beaudoin. Mr. Beaudoin worked over fifty years as a drywaller and taper. Arthur was a lifelong member of the Cercle Laurier, Woonsocket, and enjoyed camping and hunting. He is survived ...

Mary-Anne (Grillo) Horne, 100, of Pascoag, died July 21, 2026 in Bayberry Commons. She was the wife of the late Russell S. Horne. Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Louise (Grills) Grillo. Mary-Anne worked as a mail clerk for Woonsocket Hospital, retiring in the mid 1970's. During the Christmas season, Mary-Anne served as the talking Christmas Tree at the former McCarthy’s, which brought her so much joy to see the happiness in all the children she ...

Helene J. (Jacques) Monroe, 74, of Smithfield, died July 20, 2026, in her home. She was the wife of the late Robert Grier Monroe, whom she married February 7, 1986. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of Maurice Jacques of Woonsocket, and the late Irene (Lareau) Jacques. Helene owned All About Quilts in Walpole, MA. She had previously worked many years at Fogarty Hospital. She enjoyed quilt making and gardening and was an avid reader. Besides her father, Maurice, she leaves her son, ...

Thomas E. Sawyer, 79, of Woonsocket, died July 18, 2026 in The Friendly Home, Woonsocket. He was the husband of Diane (Gilmore) Sawyer. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Thomas and Claire (Marchand) Sawyer, Sr. Tom was the owner of Tom Sawyer Construction. He enjoyed fishing and golfing. Along with his wife, Diane, he is survived by his daughter, Shawna Tomassini and her husband Justin, of Millville; his siblings, Charles Sawyer and his wife Suzanne, William Sawyer, Paul ...

Rose Marie Branconnier, 83, of North Smithfield, died July 17, 2026 in Hope Hospice & Palliative Care. She was the wife of Peter Branconnier. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Aldor and Alice (Turgeon) Carriere. Rose Marie was the owner of Badge America, a company begun in the 1990s that was on the forefront of the then new electronic access technology. She enjoyed photography, mostly of her three grandchildren, and making meaningful photo books from the pictures. ...

David A. Lovett, Sr., 63, of Woonsocket, died July 13, 2026 in his home. He was the husband of Linda (Andrews) Lovett, whom he married February 14, 1992. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Michael F. and Patricia (Freitas) Lovett. David was a graduate of North Smithfield High School and Rhode Island College. He worked as a dispatcher for Dennis K. Burke, Inc. He loved watching sports, soap operas and Hallmark movies with Linda. In his youth, he was an exceptional hockey player. ...

John J. Miller, III, 80, of Woonsocket, RI died July 13, 2026 in the HopeHealth Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence surrounded, by his loving wife and family. He was the husband of Diane (Gallant) Miller, to whom he was married 56 years. Born in Waterloo, IA, he was the son of the late John Miller, Jr. and the late Carol (Ragsdale) Miller. John served in the Navy with the Seabees. He was stationed in Grand Turk Island, and later in Davisville, RI, where he met his wife before deploying to ...

Beth Elaine Richmond, 62, of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away in Providence on June 29, 2026. Known for her vivacious personality, radiant smile, deep kindness, and remarkable resilience, Beth brought warmth, encouragement, and joy to the lives of those around her. Her positive spirit and genuine care for others made an enduring impression on nearly everyone she met. Beth was the daughter of the late Lloyd A. Richmond and Janice E. Richmond and the stepdaughter of Cynthia Horan Richmond. ...