All Obituaries

Andre L. Barras, 95, of North Smithfield, died December 7, 2020 in the St. Antoine Residence. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Pierre and Aline (Langlais) Barras. He lived in California for most of his life. Andre was a WWII Army veteran in the 89th Infantry Division. He worked for True Value in California. He enjoyed traveling. He leaves many nephews and nieces, including Pierre Guillet and Jeanne Merlet, both of Woonsocket. He was predeceased by seven brothers, Leopold,...

Donna M. (Voelker) Clay, 71, of Woonsocket, died April 29, 2021 in Woonsocket Health and Rehab Center.  Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Florence (Morin) Voelker.   Donna was a teacher's assistant for the Woonsocket Education Department.  She leaves her children, Scott Fugere of Woonsocket, Joey Fugere of Pawtucket, Derek Fugere of North Smithfield, and Brad Fugere of Woonsocket; her sister, Karen McGarrigle of North Smithfield; her...

Shirley M. (Ashworth) Clough, 82, of North Smithfield, died Thursday, April 29, 2021 in her home. She was the wife of the late Ernest Clough, III. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Georgianna (Boucher) Ashworth. Shirley was a Co-owner of the family business, C&C Garage in North Smithfield, as well as raising her family. She loved traveling, camping and going to Lake George, being around her family and friends, and any animals, but especially cats. She is...

Brian R. Beaudet, 57, of Woonsocket, died Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in Trinity Health and Rehabilitation Center, Woonsocket. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of Judy (Twining) Beaudet of West Salisbury, NH and the late Roger Beaudet. Brian was an avid New England sports fan, enjoyed watching wrestling, and loved his cat Buttons. Besides his mother Judy, he is survived by his brother, Keith Beaudet and his wife Mandy of Uxbridge, MA; and two sisters, Brenda Pellerin and her husband Norman of...

William A. Smith, 88, of North Smithfield died April 27, 2021 in Cherry Hill Manor, Johnston. He was the husband of Clare (Rivard) Smith, whom he married April 19, 1952. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late William T. and Evelyn (Brown) Smith. Mr. Smith was a construction superintendent for the former Calcagni Construction, Johnston, retiring in 1995. His last project was supervising the construction of the elephant and giraffe exhibit at Roger Williams Park Zoo. He had previously...

Susan F. (Lariviere) Salisbury, 72, of Millville, MA, died  20 April, 2021 in Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston. She was the wife of John J. Salisbury whom she married 21 June, 1969. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Frances (Morin) Lariviere. Susan had worked for Dennison, Carriage Trade, and Brooks Pharmacy. She enjoyed genealogy research and published several books, including the Southern Massachusetts Cemetery Collection. Along with her...

Jeannette C. Gurwitz age 78 of Woonsocket, RI passed away on April 20th. Beloved wife of Gary Gurwitz; loving mother of Stephen (Jennifer) Gurwitz and Melissa Beausoleil; cherished grandmother of Tyler Beausoleil, Meredith Gurwitz, Jarrett Brannon, Celeste Gurwitz, Sofia (Daniel) Maine, and the late Macey Gurwitz; dear sister of Johnny Doura, Carol Gonzales, Nina (Bob) Forget, Dolly Maloof, Marie (Bob) Fernandez, the late Nicholas Doura, the late Sonny Doura, the late Norman Doura, the late...

Jaqueline L. Martineau, 58, daughter of the late Paul E. and Rachel C. (Savard) Martineau, Sr.; passed peacefully at Landmark Medical Center. She leaves her seven brothers and sisters Paul E. Jr. (Roseanne) of Warwick; Suzanne A. Martineau of Cumberland; J. Pierre (Estelle) Martineau of Blackstone, MA; Rose Marie Beauchemin of Westerly; J. Michel (Michelle) of Middletown; Gerard M. of Narragansett; and Louise Marcus of East Greenwich. Jackie also leaves behind several nieces and nephews of...

Dennis R. Pepin, 72, of Bellingham, died April 10, 2021 in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket. He was the husband of Lucille (Garneau) Pepin whom he married November 3, 1973. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Onesiphore and Yvonne (Gonthier) Pepin. Mr. Pepin was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War Era. He worked as a fork lift operator for Dennison and Avery Dennison, and as a truck driver for Genesis Logistics until his retirement. Dennis enjoyed traveling, especially trips to...

Albert L. Boisvert, 46, of Woonsocket, died suddenly and unexpectedly on April 12, 2021. He is the husband of Melanie S. (Finbow) Boisvert. Born in Woonsocket, he is also the son of Albert W. and Constance R. (Boucher) Boisvert of Woonsocket. Albert was a 1992 graduate of Woonsocket High School. All those who remember him do so because of his giving spirit, infectious smile and witty sense of humor. "Hello my friend" will echo in the hearts off all he touched. Albert was a member...