All Obituaries

Jared Allen Wetmore 46, died unexpectedly on Saturday morning, July 6, 2019, surrounded by his family during our 29th annual Wetmore camping Ruckus in South Lincoln, Vt. He loved family and cherished our time together, especially in Lincoln. As the youngest sibling, Jared left us with many special memories. He never missed a chance to give a massive bear hug to let you know how much you were loved by him. Jared’s passing is a very dark cloud over our lives but with faith and our...

John Peter Gemski, 83, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2019 in Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Providence. John was married to Eleanor (Mihovan) Gemski for 53 years. He was born in Woonsocket and was the son of the late Peter and Anna (Lanowy) Gemski. He graduated from Woonsocket High School in 1953 and attended South Carolina University. John served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1955. He worked for Verizon Telephone Company for 30 years, prior to his retirement...

Sandra Mathieu, 72, of Clearwater, Fla., passed away on June 27, 2019. Born in Woonsocket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Cecile (Vachon) Adams. Sandra was a secretary at Burrillville Middle School and she also enjoyed knitting. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Kenneth Mathieu Jr.; her son, Brian Mathieu; her brother, David Adams; her sister, Audrey Adams; as well as her four grandchildren. A graveside service for Sandra will be held on Monday, July 22,...

Gerald M. Brenner, 80, of Woonsocket, died July 15, 2019 after battling Parkinson’s for over a decade, in Landmark Medical Center Woonsocket.  He was the husband of Marjory (Miller) Brenner whom he married on June 23, 1963. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Morris and Sylvia (Pullman) Brenner. Mr. Brenner was a graduate of Woonsocket High School class of 1956, received a B.A from URI in 1960 where he was also a member of its’ Golden Grads Committee and received...

Maurice L. Bourget, 90, of North Smithfield, passed away July 4, 2019 at Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Center, Providence. He was the husband of Geraldine (Filion) Bourget. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Dorias and Delina (Ducharme) Bourget. He worked as a self-employed investment builder and contractor for many years. He was a member of the Woonsocket Jaycees, and a Charter Member of the North Smithfeld Kiwanis as well as the Heritage Association. He was also a Civil...

John Joseph Maloney, a lifelong resident of Blackstone, passed away July 6, 2019 at the age of 92. He was surrounded by his family at Countryside Health Care in Milford, MA.  He was the husband of the late Beverly J. (Matteson) Maloney of Blackstone, MA.  Born in Blackstone, he was the son of the late Edward S. (Corbett) & Eileen (Brooks) Maloney. John is survived by his 6 children:  Dennis and wife Deborah of Blackstone; Jeffrey and wife Marlene of Blackstone; Eileen...

Marcel A. Cote, 87, of North Smithfield, died July 5, 2019 at home. He married Martha (Robidoux) Cote on April 24, 1954 and recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Leo and Antonia (Bourget) Cote. Marcel was the owner of Cote's Auto Body, North Smithfield, for forty years, retiring in 1990. He was a veteran of the United States Army, a Lieutenant on the Albion Fire Dept., a Past District Governor of the Rhode Island District 42...

Frederick J. Stone, 78, of Summer St., Blackstone, passed away July 3, 2019 at home surrounded by family.  He was the husband of Catherine (Murray) Stone, whom he married August 12, 1961. Born in Franklin, MA, he was the son of the late Albin and Mildred (Dugas) Stone. Fred was the owner and operator of Screen Art of Woonsocket. He also previously worked with H&H Screw Products of Lincoln. He served as Chairman of the Blackstone School Committee for 26 years, and as Treasurer of...

Edward F. Bourdon of Celebration, FL, died June 30, 2019 in Orlando, FL.  He was the husband of Nancy M. Bourdon, née Donovan.  He was born on December 29, 1946 in Providence, RI, the son of the late Normand J. and Genevieve (Fitzpatrick) Bourdon. A Rhode Island native, Ed was a 1964 graduate of Our Lady of Providence (OLP) High School.  A highly acclaimed student athlete at OLP, he was named to the first team All-State baseball team as a third baseman. Ed led his...

Eileen M. (Dupont) Cavanaugh, 61, of Woonsocket, passed away suddenly June 28, 2019, at her home in Woonsocket. She was the wife of the Philip Cavanaugh, Jr. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Mary (Dean) Dupont. Eileen worked as a Quality Control Inspector for Polytop Corp., North Smithfield for almost 30 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Woonsocket Elks Lodge #850 where she was a former first lady and also a founder member of Camp for...