All Obituaries

Pauline E. (Lemay) Gagnon, 96 of North Smithfield, died February 26, 2019 in Landmark Medical Center,Woonsocket.She was the wife of the late Rene E. Gagnon. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Laura (San Souci) Lemay. She lived in Woonsocket most of her life before moving to North Smithfield in 1991. She worked at Miller Electric Co. in Woonsocket, retiring in 1987.Pauline was a communicant of Holy Family Church. Pauline is survived by two sons, Jacques...

Beatrice C. (Tardie) Gariepy, 95, of Woonsocket, passed away March 20, 2019 in The Friendly Home, Woonsocket.  She was the wife of the late Damase “Pat” Gariepy. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Rondeau) Tardie. Beatrice worked as a Cook for the Woonsocket School Department prior to her retirement in 1986. In her spare time she enjoyed traveling, going on cruises, reading and shopping. She is survived by her two children, Robert Gariepy...

Jesse E. Deacon, 94, of Blackstone, died at his home on March 16, 2019.  He was the husband of Shirley (Anderson) Deacon, whom he married on May 30, 1953. Born in Blackstone, MA, he was a lifelong town resident and the son of the late Jesse and Nora (Simmons) Deacon.   He served in the US Army during World War II, stationed in the China Burma India Theater as a staff sergeant. He was a graduate of the former Hill College in Woonsocket, R.I. after his service in the war. He worked...

John Lynn Symynkywicz, Born in Savannah, Georgia. The first born son of Anthony Symynkywicz and Margaret (Linder) Symynkywicz, left us on March 13, 2019. John was always proud of his southern roots and often recounted sunny summers spent at Edisto Beach with his South Carolina cousins. His love of the beach lasted a lifetime both in RI and Florida winters. He was also proud of his Woonsocket roots and worked tirelessly within the community to improve the lives of children and their...

Roger H. Lambert, 72, of North Smithfield, died March 14, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Emilia (Dias) Lambert, whom he married in May 8,1976. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Hector T. and Cecile (Belisle) Lambert. He lived in North Smithfield for most of his life.   Roger was a graduate of Woonsocket High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Roger Williams College. Roger worked early on as a skilled machinist...

Andree E. (DuBois) Staelen, 94, formerly of White Parkway, died March 14, 2019 in St. Antoine Residence, North Smithfield. She was the wife of her beloved late husband of fifty-nine years Jacques E. Staelen, Sr. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Georges and Valentine (Delbaere) Dubois.   Mrs. Staelen was a graduate of Regis College with a BS degree in social work.  While at school she was a member of the Young Ladies Sodality Club, Secretarial Club and the...

Gauthier, Arthur R., 82, died peacefully at Elmhurst Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Providence, on March 7, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Diane L. Gauthier. He was also the husband of the late Carol Ann Gauthier who passed away in July 1991. He was the son of the late Eustache J. and Cecile (Fredette) Gauthier. He leaves behind a son, Gregory Gauthier and his wife Therese of Seekonk, MA; a step-son Thomas Pichette and his wife Lynne of Lincoln; a daughter, Mary-Beth...

Lorraine S. Bourassa, 79, of Woonsocket, passed away March 5, 2019 at The Holiday, Manville. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Eva (Baril) Bourassa. Lorraine worked as a local textile inspector. She was a Third Order Franciscan of the Immaculate, New Bedford.  She was a very religious woman and enjoyed participating in various activities at Waterview Apartments. Lorraine was a eucharistic minister and a CCD teacher, the latter for eleven years. She loved to work for the...

“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence”—Vince Lombardi TEDIO CIAVARINI, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on March 4, 2019. He was a loving husband to Dorothy (Campopiano) Ciavarini for 65 years. He was born in Woonsocket, RI to the late Basilio and Asunta (Baldelli) Ciavarini and was preceded in death by his siblings, Tinna (Ciavarini) Cote and Velmo Ciavarini. He attended Woonsocket High School and was...

Theresa R. (Shurick) Ray, 88, of Blackstone, passed away on March 5, 2019 at her home in Blackstone. She was the wife of Lawrence I. Ray, II for 70 years. She was the daughter of the late William and Irene (Lamothe) Shurick. She worked for many years with her husband at their family owned business, Larry’s Electric. Theresa and Larry loved being in Maine, taking any chance they could to make the trip. She enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, crocheting, being with the grandkids, great...