All Obituaries

Marguerite S. (Allard) Coulombe, 83, died Wednesday, April 1st in Scranton, PA. A life long resident of Woonsocket, she was born Sept 25, 1936 in Albion, RI, the daughter of the late Raoul and Irene (Begin) Allard. She is survived by her loving husband, Louis J. Coulombe, daughters Phyllis Gross and husband Vernon of Moscow, PA with whom she resided, Louise Pouliot and husband Robert of Alexandria, VA; grandchildren Amanda Gross, Lauren Behling and Bradley Pouliot; great-grandchildren Maria...

Therese P. (Parent) Landry, 78, formerly of Woonsocket, died Friday, April 17, 2020, in the Evergreen House Health Center. She was the wife of the late Roland F. Landry. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Marie Antoinette (Rondeau) Parent. Mrs. Landry was active with Woonsocket Little League, as both a coach, and running the concession stands. She was a dedicated wife and mother. She leaves her son, William Landry of Woonsocket; two daughters, Patricia Bacon of...

Richard O. Desmarais, 68, of Woonsocket, passed away May 21st, 2020 at the Landmark Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Suzanne (Bernard) Desmarais. Born in Cumberland, he was the son of the late Philippe and Florence (Thiebeault) Desmarais. Richard was a volunteer firefighter in Manville for many years and taught EMT classes at CCRI. He was an avid Yankees Fan. He is survived by his companion of six years, Elaine Masterson, two nieces, Heather Bernard and Susan Kiddy, a nephew,...

Marcia A. Crooks died peacefully at Cape Cod Hospital on July 3, 2020. Marcia was a direct descendant of the Crooks family that settled in Bellingham in the 1700s and lived on that property her entire life. Born October 4, 1933, Marcia was the daughter of the late Elmer and Catherine (Woodward) Crooks. She is survived by her sister Shirley and husband Thomas Hutson and her sister Janet Hendrickson and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Howard Crooks and wife...

Salvas, Nancy J. (Henault), 67, of Blackstone, MA, died June 22, 2020. She was the wife of Rene J. Salvas. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Gloria (Daly) Henault. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Danny Salvas and his wife Monique, two grandchildren, Maia and Danny Salvas, and her siblings, Gloria Henault, Ronald Henault and his wife Connie, David Henault, Susan Ray and her husband Thomas, and several nieces and nephews. Nancy enjoyed camping,...

Rita J. (Barrette) Dubuc, 89, of North Smithfield, died May 27, 2020 in St. Antoine Residence. She was the wife of the late Leo D. Dubuc, Sr. Born in Saylesville, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Eva (Carignan) Barrette. Rita graduated from Saint Xavier's high school. She and Leo were married on May 30, 1950 and raised their family in Pawtucket. Rita was a devout catholic and was an active member of Saint Cecilia's Church in Pawtucket. Devoted to her family, she was an...

Rose Marie (Turcotte) Lemire, 74, of Blackstone, died June 20, 2020 at home. She was the beloved wife of Henry Lemire, whom she married May 30, 1964. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Philippe and Annette (Durand) Turcotte. Mrs. Lemire was the Co-Owner, with her husband Henry, of Phil's Auto Parts, Blackstone. She enjoyed spending time with her family, vacationing in New Hampshire, painting, knitting, crocheting, sewing, gardening, and motor cycle riding. Along with...

Alan "Byron" Angell, 67, of Pascoag, died June 22, 2020, at Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center. He was the husband of Suzanne (Richer) Angell. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Byron and Pearline (Glode) Angell. Alan loved gardening and was Navy Vietnam Veteran. Besides his wife, he leaves two children, Chad Angell and Jessica Angell, a step son, Michael Switzer, a sister, Roda Angleheart, and a sister-in-law, Paulette Sweeney. Private funeral arrangements...

Theresa F. (Mousseau) Munroe, 95, died June 25, 2020 at The Holiday Retirement Home, Lincoln. She had lived much of her later life on Golden Boulevard, North Smithfield. Born March 4, 1925, in Woonsocket, R.I., she was the daughter of the late Albert and Sarah Mousseau. As a young woman, she graduated from St. Clare High School and was a member of the Beethoven Club of Woonsocket, and sang Coloratura Soprano. Later, she served as president of the Mercymount Parents Association while her sons...

Michael A. Mullaly, 70, of Blackstone, died June 21, 2020 in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. He was the husband of Jani (Pamula) Mullaly, whom he married November 2, 1974. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Hession) Mullaly. Mr. Mullaly worked as a delivery driver for NYNEX and as a school bus driver for Tellstone & Son, Blackstone. Michael was a volunteer firefighter for the Millville and Blackstone Fire Departments, enjoyed watching sports, especially...