All Obituaries

Suzanne M. Belisle, 86, of Woonsocket, died peacefully February 26, 2021 in St. Antoine Residence, North Smithfield. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Aldei and Medora (Guay) Thibodeau. Suzanne worked as a registered medical secretary for over thirty-five years. She was devoted to her family, enjoyed taking trips, and especially enjoyed singing and music, having been a member of the St. Louis choir for over forty years. She is survived by her four children, Louise...

Richard "Richie" A. Renaud, Jr., 45, of Woonsocket, died February 25, 2021 in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. He was the husband of Sarah (Boisclair) Renaud whom he married February 14, 1998. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of Joyce (Sjoblom) Renaud of Albion and the late Richard A. Renaud, Sr. Richard was a 1994 graduate of North Smithfield High School and had been working as a fork lift operator for BJ's Warehouse, Uxbridge, since 2006. He was a loving husband and a...

Reine T. Sonnenberg, also known as Reinette, 94, died February 22, 2021 in Westview Health Nursing Home, Dayville, CT. She was the wife of the late Paul E. Sonnenberg. Reine was born in Pawtucket, RI, daughter of the late Harvey J. and Dora (Charpentier) Champagne. She was a 1957 graduate of Framingham State University and a 1962 graduate of Worcester State University. She worked in the Framingham schools as a first grade teacher and trained student teachers for over 24 years. While on...

On Monday February 22, 2021, Richard Nadeau Jr., a devoted husband and loving father of two died at the age of 63 after two years valiantly managing treatment for lymphoma and leukemia. Rick was born in Providence, RI to Richard Nadeau Sr. and Joyce (Lewis) Nadeau and grew up in Northborough, MA. For the last 38 years, Rick practiced law in Rhode Island and Massachusetts after receiving his law degree from Georgetown University. On September 17, 1983 he married Merredythe Nadeau and they...

Alan J. Wooding, Jr., 42, of Woonsocket, died February 21, 2021 unexpectedly at home. Born in Norwood, MA, he was the son of Elizabeth (Stilen) Wooding of Medway, MA and the late Alan Wooding, Sr. Alan worked as a fork lift operator for SLG Warehouse Solutions in Franklin. He enjoyed fishing, dancing, camping, cooking, classic cars, and making People laugh. Along with his mother, Elizabeth, he is survived by his fiancee, April Nunes of Woonsocket, two sons, Jacob Wooding of...

Arthur W. Keegan, 94, of Oakley Road, Woonsocket, died February 17, 2021 in the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the husband of the late Mary (McLaughlin) Keegan. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late James and Florence (Gaudette) Keegan. Mr. Keegan worked as a Safety and Security Manager for the former Eastern Utilities Associates, now National Grid. Mr. Keegan lived a life of service to others. After his father’s death in 1942, he left school at age 16...

Lillian Blanche Herman, 84, formerly of Newport Street, Woonsocket, RI, passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Cordova Wellness Center, in Cordova , TN.  She was born, and lived her life in Woonsocket, the beloved daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine (Zariczniak) Herman. Lillian graduated from Woonsocket High School and Bryant University.  She worked as a paralegal, but most of her career was spent working at the Woonsocket City Hall for the city...

Lawrence “Larry” A. Edgerton, 64, a proud native Vermonter, died on Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket, RI, of complications from Covid-19, with family at his side. Larry was born in Middlebury, VT on January 12, 1957, the middle son of the late Elmer “Bud” Edgerton and Marjorie (Roucoulet) Edgerton. He attended St. Mary’s School and graduated in 1974 from Middlebury Union High School. Larry loved Lake Dunmore more than any...

Patricia B. (Dame) Cooke, 87, of Woonsocket, died February 22, 2021 in her home. She was the wife of the late Richard E. Cooke, whom she married December 1974. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy M. Harris Dame. Mrs. Cooke was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. She was a former member of Georgiaville Baptist Church. Mrs. Cooke enjoyed gardening, sewing, and traveling. She especially loved to remodel homes. She leaves her sons, Daniel J. Becker of...

Josette V. (Dunford) Berger of Woonsocket, RI died February 21, 2021, just shy of her 85th birthday, in the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence RI surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England on February 24, 1936.  She was the daughter of the late George Williams and Maud Alice (Dugdale) Dunford.  She was predeceased by her brother, Michael Dunford. At the age of 26 years old, Josette came to the United States in 1962...