All Obituaries

Thaddaeus “Tad” Omweg, 52, of North Smithfield, died March 7, 2026 at Landmark Medical Center.  Born in Santa Barbara, CA, he was the son of John W. Omweg, Sr, of Santa Barbara, and Anne Marie Omweg of North Smithfield.  Tad worked in construction at Jimmy J’s Building Corp.  Because of his great love of the outdoors, Tad enjoyed hiking, swimming, camping and fishing, and he was known for his love of music, movies, comedy, and a good historical book.  ...

Elaine (Keenan) Ballou, 91, of North Smithfield, died February 27, 2026.   She was the wife of Roger Ballou, whom she married November 23, 1957. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Myra (Cook) Keenan. Elaine graduated from Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing in 1955. She was employed by Zambarano Memorial Hospital for over twenty years retiring in 1996 as the RN night supervisor. She previously worked at the former Lying In Hospital in Providence ...

On February 26, 2026, Jonathan Cecconi tragically lost his fight against Leukemia at just 40 years old. He lived a life leaving a lasting mark on those who knew him. He was a devoted father to his beloved son, Jonathan Cecconi, and a loving husband to his wife, Michelle MacDonald. His family was the center of his world. Music was part of who he was. He loved it deeply and shared it naturally, making those around him appreciate it more without ever trying. He was a natural builder and ...

Jeffrey C. Marcotte, 50, of Smithfield, died February 24, 2026 at home. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of Dee Marcotte of Smithfield. Jeffrey enjoyed fishing, quahogging, off roading, 4-wheeling, cooking, and the beach. He loved animals, especially rottweilers, letting his daughter color in his tattoos, and spending time with friends and family. Along with his mother Dee, he is survived by his sisters, Casey Marcotte, of Glocester, and Krystal Shippee, of Killingly; his daughter, ...

Gerard W. Cournoyer, 80, of Woonsocket, died February 24, 2026 in Valley View Nursing Home, Woonsocket. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Normand and Doris (Lamontagne) Cournoyer. Gerard worked as a taxi driver for Standard Taxi, also having worked in area textile mills. In his spare time, he also loved doing puzzles. He is survived by his son, Benjamin Cournoyer of Providence; his brothers, Andre Cournoyer of Woonsocket and Robert Cournoyer of Westford; and many nieces and ...

Deborah (Miller) Delmonte, 75, of North Smithfield, died February 23, 2026 in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. She was the wife of Richard Delmonte, Sr. She was born in Fond du Lac, WI, she was the daughter of the late Martin and Lois (Henderson) Miller. Deborah was a medical assistant for Dr. Marina Estrin in Framingham, until her retirement. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting and BINGO. Besides her husband, Richard, she leaves their children, Richard Delmonte, Jr. and his girlfriend, ...

Suzanne T. Harvey, 70, of Woonsocket, passed away on February 20, 2026, in Valley View Nursing Home, Woonsocket, surrounded by her close family. The wife of the late Jeffrey Harvey, Suzanne, was born in Woonsocket and was the daughter of the late Lucien and Theresa (Perron) Desjardins.   During her years, Suzanne worked conscientiously as an early education assistant for Head Start and ABC Child Care. Being able to teach these children was truly her passion and something she held very ...

***Please note that there has been a change in time for the services for Thomas. Visitation will now begin at 2 PM and the service will be held at 4 PM*** Thomas J. Shaw, 52, of Harrisville, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026 at Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Dina (Baro) Shaw whom he shared 10 years of marriage filled with love, partnership and laughter.  Born in Providence, he was the son of ...

Jeanne E. (Pelland) Ryan, 90, of North Smithfield, died February 8, 2026 in St. Antoine Residence. Born in Barton, VT, she was the daughter of the late Raoul and Annette (Blair) Pelland. Jeanne was a bookkeeper for Woonsocket Sponge and Randix Corporation, a dental assistant for Dr. Picard, and sales associate for Marion's Sew & Vac. She loved the theater, and volunteered for Trinity Theater, and PPAC for over 30 years. She leaves her children, Walter Ryan and his wife, Lynne, of ...

After a two-month long illness and 100 years of adventures, good fortune, and much love, Anatol Menard passed away at the South Port Rehabilitation Center in Port Charlotte, FL. He was a proud World War II U.S. Navy Veteran who served from 1943 to 1946. During that time, he participated in the invasion of Normandy, France and the Battle of the Bulge, finally witnessing the liberation of Paris. Mr. Menard worked as a machinist most of his life before his retirement. He was an active ...