All Obituaries

Doris M. (Cyr) Carrier, 89, of Woosocket, RI, died July 22, 2021 in the Friendly Home, Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Carrier.  Born in Biddeford Maine, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse Cyr and Marguerite (Aube) Cyr Rouselle. Mrs. Carrier graduated from St. Joseph High School, Biddeford, ME, before attending for two years at Johnson & Wales evening college in Providence, RI. She worked as a Visual Final Inspector for Printed Circuit Boards for many...

Richard J. Fagnant, 69, of Woonsocket, died July 15, 2021 in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. He was the husband of Patricia (Salvas) Fagnant whom he married July 17, 1976. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Miller) Fagnant.   Mr. Fagnant was the owner of Key Decorating Apparel in Woonsocket. Richard was very involved in Woonsocket politics and served on the City Council for two years. He enjoyed playing his guitar, hunting, and riding his motorcycle,...

Michael D. Skiffington, 79, passed from this life on July 15, 2021 at the Hope Health Center in Providence, RI after an illness. He was a former resident of Darlington Memory Lane in North Providence and a lifelong resident of Woonsocket. Michael was the beloved son of former Speaker of the RI House John J. Skiffington and Helen (Kaffel) Skiffington of Woonsocket. He was a 1960 graduate of Woonsocket High School, where he was a member of the varsity football team. He enlisted in the U.S....

Rene R. Pincince, 75, of Woonsocket, died July 11, 2021 after a celebration of his life, filled with music, memories and singing with loving family and friends surrounding him at home.  He was the caring husband of Diane (Choiniere) Pincince of Woonsocket. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Elphege and Jeannette (Plouffe) Pincince who nurtured and inspired his love for music!!! Mr. Pincince received his Master's in Education Administration from Rhode Island College in...

Gilbert F. Harpin, 91, of Harrisville, died June 22, 2021 in Bayberry Commons, Pascoag. He was the husband of the late Lucille (Simard) Harpin. Born in Forestdale, he was the son of the late Arthur and Minnie (Boulay) Harpin.   An Army Veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Harpin worked as a spotter for the former Commodore Cleaners, Woonsocket. He enjoyed fishing, football, yardwork, and especially spending time with all his friends at Stillwater Heights.   He is survived by his son,...

Shirley C. (Barker) Filip, 92, of Blackstone, died July 6, 2021 at the Lydia Taft House, Uxbridge. She was the wife of Joseph J. Filip, with whom she married for 67 years. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Raymond F. and Gertrude (Healey) Barker. Shirley was a graduate of Woonsocket High School. Before becoming a homemaker she worked at McCarthy's for several years. She enjoyed scratch tickets, canasta, trips to Foxwoods, and most of all being with her family. The...

Lorraine I. (Perry) Sanford, 87, died July 4, 2021 in St. Antoine Residence. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Sanford. Born in Bristol, RI, she was the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Marguerite A. (Sylvia) Perry. She lived in Woonsocket most of her life.  Lorraine was a graduate of the former St. Xavier Academy, Providence. She was a secretary for several years for the Woonsocket School Department, retiring in 1998. Lorraine was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church, and...

Michael R. Fontaine, 66, of North Smithfield, died July 4, 2021 at home. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of Claudette (Methot) Fontaine of North Smithfield and the late George Fontaine. Michael was a 1975 graduate of North Smithfield High School and worked as a printer for GS, Inc., Pascoag, retiring in 2018. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed cooking, especially ribs, and loved spending time with the family dog, Lulu. Along with his mother, Claudette, he is survived by three siblings,...

Brenda L. Baribault, 47, of North Smithfield, RI, died Saturday June 26, 2021 in Landmark Medical Center.  Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of Janet (Cimini) DeCristofano of Clearwater, FL and Ronald Baribault of Chepachet, RI. Brenda worked as a nail technician. She like to read and to visit Old Orchard Beach, ME. She will be remembered as a kind, loving person, and loyal friend.  Besides her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Ross Baribault and his wife Nichole,...

William L. Hebert, 88, of Woonsocket, died March 1, 2021, in The Friendly Home, Woonsocket. He was the husband of the late Janet (Minot) Hebert. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Leon and Lillian (Recore) Hebert. Mr. Hebert was a Marine Corps veteran, serving in the Korean War. He worked for the City of Woonsocket Highway Department for 28 years, retiring in 1992, and had previously worked for the Draper Corporation, Hopedale, as a steelworker, and for Gramolini & Gadoury,...