All Obituaries

Helen Margaret (Davis) McGannon, 79, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Tidelands Waccamaw Hospital in Murrells Inlet, SC. Born in Slatersville, RI she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Esther Davis. In addition to her parents, Helen is predeceased by her brothers, George Davis, Harold Davis, James Davis, Donald Davis and Thomas Davis; sister, Florence Brushett and brother in law, David Ballard. Survivors include her loving husband of 55 years, John T. McGannon; two...

Michael M. Lemek, 65, of Richmond, passed away, July 11, 2018 at Kent County Hospital, Warwick.  He was the husband of Maureen (Miller) Lemek. Born in Woonsocket, RI, he was the son of Laura (Woodman) Lemek of Chepachet and the late Matthew Lemek. Michael had a personality that was larger than life! He enjoyed watching the Patriots and the Red Sox and was an avid softball player in the men’s North Smithfield league in his early years. He had a passion for muscle cars, loved all...

Jeannette J. (Pelletier) Chapdelaine, 79, of North Smithfield, passed away on July 11, 2018 in Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, with her family by her side.  She was the loving wife of the late Edgar “Chappy” Chapdelaine who passed away on June 21, 2017. They would have celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary this June. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Gerard and Beatrice (Blanchet) Pelletier. She and Chappy were devoted leaders in World Wide...

Kevin P. Robbins, 53, of Newport, died June 30, 2018 in Pawtucket.  Born in Woonsocket, RI, he was the son of Francis "Joe" and Bette Robbins of Douglas, MA, and the late Denise H. (Lajoie) Robbins. Kevin worked as a landscaper, enjoyed fishing and watching all New England Sports. Besides his parents, he is survived by his brother, Joseph Robbins, and stepbrother, Jeffrey Robbins, both of Cumberland. Visitation will be Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 3-5PM in the Holt Funeral...

Elvina “Eve” B. (Brianmonte) Donnelly, 89, died July 10, 2018 in Cortland Place, Smithfield.  She was the wife of the late Leslie Donnelly. She was the daughter of the late Mario and Adele (Mancini) Briamonte. Born and raised in Belmore, NY, Eve raised her three sons in Lynbrook, NY and retired in Port St. Lucie, FL. Eve studied Accounting and Bookkeeping at Molloy College. She was an active member of the community; served her Parish in Lynbrook, was a school committee...

Dr. Laura Z. (Odian) Papazian, 90, died July 14, 2018 in St. Antoine Residence, North Smithfield, RI.  She was the wife of the late Jack Papazian.  Born in Chelsea, MA, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Missak and Sonia (Kalajian) Odian. Laura was a long-time resident of Woodcliff Lake, NJ.  She is survived by her two daughters, Lisa Papazian, Nancy Weiss and her husband, Dan, her brother, Allen Odian and her grandson, Ben Weiss.  A private committal service will be...

  Constance N. (Koury) LaFortune, 87, of Lincoln, died Saturday, July 7, 2018, in her home.  She was the wife of the late Roland C. LaFortune. Born in Woonsocket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Matry and Noella (Labonte) Koury.   Mrs. LaFortune was a graduate of Woonsocket High School.  She worked as a sales associate for Kornstein’s, and later as a secretary for the Woonsocket School Department.  Mrs. LaFortune was a member of St. Ambrose Church, and...

Henry “Hank” L. Daudelin, Jr. passed away on May 31, 2018, at the age of 86.  He was born in Woonsocket to the late Henry L. Daudelin and Clarinda Paquin. He was married to Pauline Landry on June 28, 1952 and they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary shortly before Pauline passed away on July 31, 2017.  He leaves his children, Dennis Daudelin of Bradenton, FL; Annette Messier of Blackstone, MA; Marc Daudelin of Woonsocket; Suzanne Daudelin of Milford, MA and...

Linda L. (Tetreault) Rivers, 51, of Woonsocket, died July 1, 2018 in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. She was the significant other of Gregory Seamone. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Lillian (Choiniere) Tetreault. Linda enjoyed making crafts, shopping and going to the beach. She always wanted to help an animal in need and was very involved with animal rescue. She was also a member of the FFA. She is survived by her three children, Jessica Rivers of...

Lorraine Yvette (Bessette) LeBlanc, 88, of North Smithfield, died July 1, 2018 in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late John L. Sullivan, as well as the late Roger LeBlanc. Born in New Bedford, MA, she was the daughter of the late Lionel and Aurora (Arsenault) Bessette. Lorraine worked as a glass blower for many years, and in her spare time enjoyed square dancing and traveling. She traveled all over the world, and loved to spend time at her home in Florida...