All Obituaries

Jeannette L Lizotte, 81, of Uxbridge, died Friday, November 27, 2020 in Lydia Taft House. Born in Bellingham, she was the daughter of the late Mederic Lizotte and Noella (Levasseur) Lizotte. Jeannette worked as an assembler for Crosby Valve, and was a Minister of Communion and a communicant of St. Theresa's Parish in Blackstone.She is survived by brothers, Charles Lizotte and his wife, Michelle of North Smithfield, Henry Lizotte, of Blackstone, Raymond Lizotte of Providence and Lucien...

Alice A. (Laban) Krasowski, 98, from Woonsocket, died December 2, 2020 in The Friendly Home. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, her family was unable to be with her, but she passed peacefully with her Friendly Home family by her side. She was the wife of the late Bernard J. Krasowski. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Haffiss and Amelia (Hashway) Laban. Alice worked as a CNA for Zambarano Memorial Hospital, Burrillville, for many years. After her retirement, she worked part...

Constance Tessier-Cummings, 88, of North Smithfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020. She was the beloved wife of John A. Cummings of North Smithfield and the late Dr. Louis J. Tessier. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late David Plouffe and Bertha (Poisson) Plouffe. Mrs. Tessier-Cummings was a 1950 graduate of the former St. Clare High School and was an active member of the Alumni Association. While raising her daughters, she was employed as an...

Normand Laplume, 92, of Woonsocket, died November 30, 2020 in The Friendly Home. He was the husband of the late Eleanor (Marcil) Laplume, whom he married November 25, 1948. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Ovila and Germaine (L'Heureux) Laplume. Normand worked for the former Mark Stevens. He was a Conductor and Trustee for the RI State Marshalls F.O.P.A Lodge 24, where he was honored several times for his efforts and dedication, and was also an auxiliary Woonsocket Police...

Constance P. Boisvert, 78, of Woonsocket, died November 30, 2020 in The Friendly Home. She was the wife of the late Alphonse R. Boisvert, the love of her life, whom she married September 7, 1964. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Laval and Leah (Taillon) Desplaines. Mrs. Boisvert was a graduate of St. Clare High School. She was a homemaker, and had previously worked at Brunelle's Pharmacy, Peter Pan, and Burnes of Boston. Mrs. Boisvert was a communicant most recently...

Kevin Bligh, 56, of St. Paul St., North Smithfield, died November 26, 2020 at home. Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Patrick and Kathleen (Callaghan) Bligh, and foster son of the late Normand and Mary (McNamara) Gravel. Kevin participated in several programs run by RIARC and Seven Hills, as well as, served Mass for many years at Holy Family Church, Woonsocket. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the New England Patriots. Kevin appreciated car rides, while listening to music...

Juliette O. (Jacob) Pinto, 70, of Chepachet, died November 24, 2020, in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by her family. Born in Woonsocket, she was the wife of the late Antonio Pinto and daughter of the late Oscar and Hermance (Audet) Jacob.    Juliette wasn't afraid of hard work and right after graduating high school, she put herself through college by working at a large poultry farm. She worked as a Team Lead Computer Programmer for the past 30 years. Prior to that,...

Jeanne F. Couture-DeChellis, 96, of North Smithfield, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on November 25, 2020 with family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert Couture and the late Arthur DeChellis. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late A. Edgar Parent and Alice (Pratt) Parent. Mrs. Couture-DeChellis, a former “Mrs. Woonsocket Call,” graciously gave of herself to family and friends without ever asking for anything in return. Always...

Richard E. "Dick" Robin, 77, of Chepachet, died November 21, 2020 in Fatima Hospital. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Armand and Elizabeth (Auclair) Robin. Dick lived in Woonsocket for the majority of his life. Dick was a police officer for the Woonsocket Police Department. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Dick was an awesome grandfather. He leaves seven children; many brothers, sisters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be...

Cutler, Gertrude, former NYC School Social Work Supervisor and Nursing Home Volunteer Ombudsman, Age 94, died on November 24, at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Muhlenberg Campus, in Bethlehem PA, after being a resident at Atria Assisted Living in Bethlehem for the past seven years. Fiercely independent, Ms. Cutler lived in New York City all her adult life; a lifestyle which she thrived and cherished for over 65 years. Born in Woonsocket RI, Miss. Cutler, or Trudy as she was affectionately...