All Obituaries

Alan C. Brooks, 72, of Pascoag and a former resident of the Friendly Home, Woonsocket, died August 25, 2019 in Bayberry Commons, Pascoag.  Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Harry and Norma (Jennison) Brooks. Mr. Brooks worked as an order picker for FGX, Smithfield and formerly worked for American Tourister. He was a member of the Cercle Laurier and enjoyed walking.       He is survived by his brother Richard Brooks and his wife Barbara of...

Rolande F. (Hogue) Gentes, 90, of Woonsocket, died peacefully September 18, 2019 at home.  She was the wife of the late Normand Gentes.  Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Lucien and Dora (Lacourse) Hogue. Rolande was a nurturing loving mother and grandmother who adored the arts, cooking, travel, adventure, and speaking her native French language.  She was an artist who spent decades sharing and teaching that passion to others.  She spread her faith in...

Steven M. Brinard, Sr., 58, of Federal St., Blackstone, died September 9, 2019 in Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. Born in Attleboro, MA, he was the son of Eileen (Bienvenue) Brinard of East Taunton, MA and the late Kenneth Brinard. Mr. Brinard began his career working with his father, installing lucite for Superior Embedments. He then worked several years as a framer and a roofer, but most recently was working with his son Steven, Jr. for Grandimage Inc., Hudson, MA. He loved his family...

Edith C. (Messere) Hunt, 91, of Prospect St., died September 10, 2019, at her home in Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late Edwin B. Hunt. Born in Woonsocket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Irma (Bellini) Messere. Edie was a homemaker, devoted mother and wife. In her younger years she worked as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone and remained an active member of its' Pioneer Group. After raising her family she went back into the work force modeling for...

Janice “Jan” (Lavallee) Levesque, 64, of Old Pound Hill Rd., North Smithfield, peacefully left this world on September 10, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family and pups following a brave 10-month battle with cancer.  She was the beloved wife of Mark Levesque. They were to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on October 12 of this year. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Mary (Christensen) Lavallee. Jan graduated from RIC with a...

Bertrand R. Duval, 84, of Manville and formerly of Woonsocket, died September 12, 2019 at St. Antoine Residence in North Smithfield. He was the husband of Irene (Plante) Duval whom he married on November 26, 1959. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Napoleon and Helen (Arel) Duval. Mr. Duval was an Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a plumber for the Woonsocket School Department for sixteen years, retiring in 1995, and previously worked for the...

Rene M. Tellier, 89, of North Smithfield, passed away September 8, 2019 in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. He was the husband of the late Patricia (Smith) Tellier. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Alphonse and Leopoldine (Fontaine) Tellier. Rene’s faith, which stemmed from his parents, was the core of who he was. He attended St. Anne’s School and graduated from Mount Saint Charles in 1948. He worked in education for a total of 41 years. He taught at Notre Dame...

Rita R. (Toupin) Forget, 96, of Woonsocket, died September 8, 2019 in The Holiday, Manville. She was the wife of the late Lucien L. Forget. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Marie (Marien) Toupin. Mrs. Forget was a homemaker.  She loved working in her flower garden. She spent many hours tending the flower beds as was evidenced by all the beautiful blooms surrounding her home.  She also loved feeding her birds especially the cardinals. She is...

Emile J. Aubin, 88, of Woonsocket passed away September 10, 2019 in The Holiday Retirement Home, Lincoln, surrounded by family. He married his beloved wife Lillian (Dandeneau) Aubin on September 6, 1952, recently celebrating 67 years of marriage. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Aime and Vanalda (Bois) Aubin. He worked as a Truck Driver for 31 years, and was a proud member of the Local 251 Teamsters. He also served his country as a member of the U.S. Army as well as the Navy...

William A. Blais, 72, of , Woonsocket, died August 30, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Helen (Durand) Blais, whom he was married to for 48 years. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Albert and Helena (Hebert) Blais. An Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, Mr. Blais worked as a truck driver for B & W for several years and was also the union steward.  He later drove for New Penn, retiring from the Teamsters Local 251 with over 30 years of...