All Obituaries

Roland G.  Gamache, 86, passed away on November 7, 2019. He was the son of the late Anna (Cayer) and Harry Gamache. Roland was born in Woonsocket and was a lifelong resident. He attended Catholic schools and was a graduate of Mt. St. Charles Academy. He joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in the Philippines in the Army Security Agency, completing three years in 1956. Upon returning home he became a member of the Woonsocket Fire Dept. in 1957, retiring as a Captain in 1986. In 1989,...

Clemence C. (Desmarais) Grenon, 101, of Manville, died November 7, 2019 in The Holiday, Manville, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Joseph M. Grenon. Born in Lincoln, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Alda (Valois) Desmarais. Mrs. Grenon worked twenty-five years as a lab technician for the former Mine Safety Appliance, retiring in 1983. Clemence was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church who enjoyed spending time with her family, as well as, trips to...

Margaret M. Dwyer, 87, a lifelong Woonsocket, RI resident, died on October 22, 2019 at the Friendly Home, Woonsocket, RI.  Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Margaret (Kennedy) Dwyer. Margaret had worked for more than forty years at Verizon and was a lifelong communicant of St. Charles Church. She is survived by her sister, Brenda Colihan and her husband James of Annapolis, MD; sister-in-law, Sally Dwyer of Narragansett; her sister-in-law, Florence Dwyer...

Bruce W. Shaw, 58, of Great Road, died October 25, 2019 in his home. He was the husband of Kim-Marie (Bonin) Shaw. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Wallace and Lois (Wade) Shaw. Mr. Shaw owned K & B Lawn Care Service for twelve years. Bruce enjoyed hunting, fresh and saltwater fishing and above all else, loved spending time with his family, which included karate lessons with his grandson Devin. Along with his wife Kim, he is survived by his stepson, Keith Moylan of...

Claire M. (Chevrette) LaBarre, 74, of Willerval Ave., North Smithfield, died October 24, 2019. She was the wife of Donald LaBarre whom she married April 24, 1970. Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Dorianne (Lussier) Chevrette. Mrs. LaBarre worked as a secretary for the Town of North Smithfield for eighteen years. She was a loving grandmother who cherished spending time with her 4 grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading and traveling. Along with her husband...

Lucien W. Bonin, 78, of Woonsocket, passed away October 28, 2019 at Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, Providence. He was the husband of Marie Anne (Turcotte) Bonin. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Eva (Mathieu) Bonin. He worked as a custodian for many years at Globe Park and Bernon Heights Elementary schools. Lucien enjoyed music and dancing as well as watching classic TV shows. Besides his wife, Marie Anne, he is survived by their children, Lisa Bonin of...

James A. Laren, 60 of Blackstone, MA died unexpectedly on October 24, 2019 at home. He was the husband of Cecile (Charette) Laren of Blackstone. He was the son of Constance A. Laren, of Blackstone, and the late Armand E. Laren. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Millville Council 11020, and St. Andre Bissette Council 15829.  He was a communicant and Eucharistic minister as well as an active participant for the St. Vincent de Paul charity. James would also lead the rosary for...

R.I.P our beautiful sweet Laraine E. (Peck) Chan, 68, of Woonsocket, went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2019 in Woonsocket Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was the loving wife of John Chan. Born in Leominster, MA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Eleanor (Severens) Peck. Laraine was active in gymnastics in her earlier years. She enjoyed gardening and shopping. She was the happiest spending holiday dinners with her family, and summers on Cape Cod. Laraine was an animal...

Simonne R. (Parent) Mathieu, 100, of Woonsocket, died October 22, 2019 in The Friendly Home, Woonsocket.  She was the wife of the late Emile L. Mathieu, whom she married June 28, 1946. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Alexandre and Zenaida (Jolicoeur) Parent. She worked as a lunch lady for the State of RI lunch and breakfast programs for many years, prior to her retirement in 1983. She was a member of the Parkview Social Club, and enjoyed playing BINGO as well as...

Eileen M. (Maloney) Greene, 94, of Blackstone, died October 22, 2019 in St. Antoine Residence, North Smithfield. She was the wife of the late John F. Greene, Sr. Born in Blackstone, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Eileen (Brooks) Maloney. Mrs. Greene worked nineteen years as a cashier for Blackstone-Millville Regional High School, retiring in 1991. She was a founder and first President of Division 17 of the Ladies of Ancient Order of Hibernians. She is survived by three sons,...