All Obituaries

Dr. Edward Ervine Cureton passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023. Born in Liverpool, England. He received his medical degree from University of Liverpool in 1955. He is survived by his wife Karen, two children Sarah Kaufman (Steven) and Jim Cureton (Arabella), four stepchildren Karen Margaret Torres, Sean Crowshaw (Cynthia), Christopher Crowshaw (Carla), and Melissa Crowshaw (James Buxbaum), and twelve grandchildren. He served the community through his psychiatry practice in...

Michael R. Troy, 86, of North Smithfield, died September 20, 2023 in Landmark Medical Center. Born in Danbury, CT, he was the husband of Beth (Sapp) Troy and the son of the late John and Genevieve (Breton) Troy. Michael worked as a sales representative for multiple companies including Elmwood Sensors before becoming an independent sales representative. He loved his job, and his work took him all over the country - a "road warrior," he kept his driver's license and clean...

Laura Elise T. Blais, 85, of Woonsocket, passed away September 3, 2023 at St. Antoine Residence after a brief illness. Born in Central Falls, Laura Elise grew up in the Saylesville section of Lincoln. Laura Elise was the daughter of the late Laurent E. Tetreault and Elise (Moran) Tetreault Gagnon. Laura Elise was a long-time resident of North Smithfield, moving to Woonsocket later in her life. Laura Elise was a 1960 graduate of the URI College of Nursing, earning her Baccalaureate degree...

Edouard N. DeCelles Jr., 82, of Pascoag, died September 17, 2023 in Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, Providence. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Edouard Sr. and Gertrude (Roy) DeCelles. Ed retired as a Master Sergeant for the US Air Force, after twenty years, and he last served as on the 89th Division Presidential Air Force One. He was the co-owner of North Central Flight Center, as he was an accomplished pilot and certified in Sea Planes and instrument ratings. He also...

Alexandra Ciuraru, 30, of North Smithfield, died September 16, 2023 in Woonsocket. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of Ciprian and Eugenia (Manea) Patrascu of No. Smithfield. Besides her parents, she is survived by her son Darren Frappier, Jr., of North Smithfield, and step-sister, Andrea Patrascu of Boston, MA. She was the sister of the late Laura Tabla. Her funeral will be held Friday, September 22, 2023 at 11 AM in St. John the Baptist Romanian Orthodox Church, 501 East School...

Joan E. (Girard) Lafond, 89, of Woonsocket, passed away September 13, 2023. She was the wife of the late Ernest Lafond, Sr. Born in Oakland, RI, she was the daughter of the late George and Doris (Bois) Girard. Joan completed her earthly journey at 3 pm, the hour of Divine mercy. She peacefully slipped away with the dignity, grace, and beauty that she exemplified throughout her life, enveloped by a brief moment of sunshine on a day otherwise marked by torrential rains, thunder, and tornado...

Jeffrey C. Cesana, 44, of North Smithfield, passed away September 13, 2023 in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of Anthony and Rachel (Barthelemy) Cesana of North Smithfield. Jeffrey graduated from North Smithfield High School. He loved singing and karaoke, the History Channel and Fox News, playing video games, and especially the New England Patriots. Along with his parents, Anthony and Rachel, he is survived by his siblings, Jason Cesana and his wife,...

Joyce C. Ayotte, 82, of N Smithfield, died September 11, 2023 at The Holiday, Manville, RI. She was the wife of Gerald P. Ayotte of N Smithfield. Born in Great Barrington, MA she was born to the late Elbridge and Louise (Taylor) Besaw and raised by her adopted parents the late Levi and Lorene (Besaw) Gibney. Joyce worked as a certified Med Tech at The Holiday in Manville, RI. She loved her family, enjoyed going on Facebook, country music, and reading. Joyce especially loved Disney, Winnie...

Leo A. Morse, 86, of Melbourne, Florida, died September 10, 2023 in Melbourne, FL. He was the husband of the late Pauline (Peters) Morse, whom passed away in April of this year. Born in Dayville, CT, he was the son of the late Leo Sr. and Blanche (Briere) Morse. Leo grew up in Middletown, CT and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1955. He served for two years in the US Navy, before settling in Blackstone, MA, where he worked for local grocery stores as a meat cutter. He was a...

Paulette M. (Dauphinais) Girard, (79), of North Smithfield, died September 9, 2023 at home, surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife of Guy A. Girard for over 50 years. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Berthille (Cabana) Dauphinais. Paulette was a graduate of Villa Augustina, Goffstown, NH, a Carmelite nun in Oklahoma, and earned her Master's Degree from Rhode Island College. She worked as a teacher in the Woonsocket school system, where she spent...