All Obituaries

Edward L. LaBarre, 72, of Tall Timber Trail, died November 13, 2018 in the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the husband of Pamela (Hosmer) LaBarre whom he married August 29, 1970. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Laurence and Julia (Smith) LaBarre. Mr. LaBarre worked as a truck driver for Ryder Truck Rental and Tresca Brothers Concrete.  Edward also proudly served for thirty-seven years with the Army National Guard and as a volunteer for the Nasonville...

Carol A. (DeVaudreuil) Church, 71, of Slatersville, died November 12, 2018 peacefully at home. She was the loving wife of the late Raymond C. Church having been married for 38 years. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Armand and Emma (Goguen) DeVaudreuil. Carol was a proud member of the Democratic Party, continuously politically involved throughout the years, and served as a secretary for Senator Clayborn Pell, in Washington, DC, and Providence, RI. She was a graduate of...

Deborah A. Elias, 62, of Woonsocket, died November 10, 2018 in Landmark Medical Center. Born in Woonsocket, RI, she was the daughter of the late Sard and Doris (Thibeault) Elias. She worked as a stitcher in textiles for many years, and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary AMVETS Post 12 of Woonsocket. Deb was truly passionate about her hobbies, which included going to Bingo and the local casinos. She is survived by two sisters, Beverly Ethier and Linda Beauregard, both of Woonsocket, and a...

Richard B. Tooher, 78, of Cranston passed away suddenly, November 10, 2018 in Naples, FL.  He was the husband of Mary Ann (Alfred) Tooher. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late William and Muriel (Bourne) Tooher. Richard graduated from Roger Williams University with an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice. He worked for the Providence Police Department for twenty years, retiring as Detective. Following his retirement, he served as the Police Chief for the Glocester...

Carol A. (Boucher) Stevenin, 68, of Slatersville, passed away November 5, 2018 in Milford Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of Ronald Stevenin. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of Annette (Riendeau) Boucher of Slatersville and the late George Boucher. She worked as a medical secretary for over thirty years. Following her retirement, she enjoyed working as a teaching assistant for North Smithfield schools. Carol loved the beach, traveling, and always looked forward to her...

Albertina (Alves) Browning, 95, of North Smithfield, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2018.  She was the wife of the late Edgar A. Browning. Born in Ludlow, MA, she was the daughter of the late August and Theresa (Gonzales) Alves. She worked as a nurse’s aide for Hospice St. Antoine of North Smithfield for twelve years, retiring in 1986. An avid reader, she was also a very skilled self-taught artist, focusing her talents on painting and other arts and crafts. She is...

Roberta (Balkcom) O’Keefe, 75, of North Smithfield, RI, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2018, with her family by her side. Born in Riverside, RI, she was devoted to her family and met her beloved husband, Frank O’Keefe, when he accompanied her brother home while they were both on leave from the Coast Guard. She always said she knew he was “the one” from the very first moment they met. They were married for 57 years. Roberta was an avid crocheter, dressing her...

Marie H. (Tanguay) Baron, 89, of Woonsocket, died November 2, 2018 in The Friendly Home, Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late Roger Lanois and the late Marcel Baron. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Charlotte (Tanguay) Cousineau.  Mrs. Baron worked as an Assembler for A.T. Cross, Lincoln, retiring in 1991. Marie enjoyed dinner with family and friends, family card games on Sunday, laughing and relaxing outside in the summer.  She is survived by her nephews,...

Arthur Denomme, 90, longest serving Town Administrator of North Smithfield for fourteen years, passed away peacefully October 31, 2018 with his loving family around him. He was the husband of Lucille T. (Morel) Denomme for 70 years. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Alderic and Eva (Fortier) Denomme. (Arthur passed away on his late father’s birthday). The son of French Canadians, brought up in Woonsocket, Arthur attended Woonsocket Public Schools. He left high school in...

Christopher P. Gignac, 40, of Woonsocket, died October 20, 2018 in his home. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of Debby (Antaya) Zazza of Woonsocket, and the late Paul Gignac. Chris enjoyed working with cars, loved being by the ocean and cooking at home.  He will be remembered for his sense of humor, generosity, and love for animals.  Besides his mother, he is survived by his son, Cameron Forte of Northbridge, MA; his daughter, Meadow Davis-Gignac of Framingham, MA; his sister,...