All Obituaries

Bernice F. Salzberg, 93, of North Smithfield, RI passed away peacefully February 2, 2023. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Hassan and Ida Hassan and sister of the late Eleanor Torun, Louise Condon of Needham and Robert Hassan of North Smithfield. Her husband, Richard Salzberg, predeceased her in 1993. Bernice’s career in Real Estate in Northern Rhode Island spanned over 50 years. She was past President of both the local Woonsocket chapter and State Board of...

Jeanne D. (Tremblay) Beaudreau, 74, of Woonsocket, died January 29, 2023, in Rhode Island Hospital. Jeanne fought a valiant fight against cancer for fifteen years and passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Norbert W. Beaudreau, whom she married on September 14, 1968. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Jean and Doris (Bruyere) Tremblay. Jeanne worked at the Ponderosa in Woonsocket, retiring in 1992. She was an active communicant and...

Aline J. Aubin, 83, of Woonsocket, RI, died January 27, 2023 in Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Anastas and Germaine (Drolet) Aubin. Aline was a 1958 graduate of St. Clare High School, Woonsocket, a 1969 graduate of the former RI Catholic Teacher's College, Providence and attended RI College and Keene State College. She was a teacher for 42 years, retiring in 2005 from St. Joseph's Regional School in Salem, NH. Aline was involved with the...

UPDATE - Mr. Duffy's memorial service will be held Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 1:30 PM in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1054 Victory Highway, North Smithfield. Joseph Patrick Duffy, 59, of North Smithfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 12, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Laurie (Neri) Duffy. Joseph was born in Pawtucket, the son of Bridget (Frawley) Duffy of Pawtucket, and the late James Patrick Duffy. Joseph served in the United...

Elizabeth "Bette" H. Cummings, 94, a resident of St. Antoine Residence, North Smithfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023, with her brother by her side. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Elizabeth C. (Hurley) Cummings. Bette was a lifelong resident of Woonsocket. She was a graduate of St. Francis Xavier Academy, St. Louis University, New York University and earned her nursing certificate from Cambridge City Hospital for...

Doris R. (Guilbert) Barthelemy, 93, of Woonsocket, died January 20, 2023 in Overlook Nursing Home, Pascoag. She was the wife of the late Pierre R. Barthelemy, whom she married July 28, 1951. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Flore (Gibeau) Guilbert. Doris was a graduate of St. Clare High School. She worked for S& H Green Stamps for 20 years, and later worked for Burnes of Boston, until her retirement. Doris was a communicant of Holy Trinity Church. She...

John R. Haney, Sr. 78, of Harrisville, died January 18, 2023 in his home. He was the husband of the late Joan (Keough) Haney, to whom he was married 58 years. Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Harold and Marie Haney. John was worked as a salesman for Pioneer Heavy Duty Parts, and later for Fleet Heavy Duty Parts, retiring in 2009. He leaves his daughter, Debra Diamond and her husband, Philip, with whom he lived; his son, Kevin Haney and his wife, Heather, of Thompson, CT; his...

Richard E. Brouillard, 82, of Woonsocket, passed on January 16, 2023 in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. He was the husband of Millie (Hannon) Brouillard whom he married June 21, 1959. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Delphis and Adeline (Goyette) Brouillard. Mr. Brouillard was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army, serving as an M.P. in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Richard worked as a butcher for the former Demers Beef, Woonsocket, and for Bonollo's Provisions. He had his...

Ronald F. Heroux, 81, of Woonsocket, died January 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Irene (Leclaire) Heroux. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Pierre and Clara (Guilmette) Heroux. Mr. Heroux worked as a mechanic for the Woonsocket Police Department, retiring in 2003, after thirty years. Ronald served in the US Navy from 1960 - 1964 in submarine service during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was a member of the Woonsocket Elks and was a 32nd...

On January 10, 2023, Eileen Huart Hawes left her family and friends peacefully after a short illness, and passed into eternity. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Ernest Huart and the late Helen Biadas Huart. Eileen was a graduate of Woonsocket High School and Mount St. Joseph College earning a Bachelors Degree in Education. She also held a Masters Degree in Special Education from Providence College. Mrs. Hawes taught for the Woonsocket Education Department for 33...