All Obituaries

Betty J. (Miller) Cournoyer, 75, of Woonsocket, died June 29, 2022 at home. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Florence (Rousseau) Miller. Betty worked for the former Tech Industires, Woonsocket, for over thirty years. She is survived by two sisters, Sherry Cook and her husband, Craig, of Millville, and Suzanne Davis and her husband, Michael, of Pascoag. Private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket.

Lucille A. Gould, 87, died peacefully surrounded by family at RI Hospital June 27, 2022.  She was the wife of the late Charles Gould, and daughter of the late Norman and Alice (Lacourse) Rabidoux.  She was predeceased by her two sons, John and Thomas Gould, and a brother, Robert Rabidoux.  She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte MacKillop, and her son, Paul Gould.  She is also survived by her 9 loving grandchildren. Graduating from St. Xavier’s Academy and Perry...

Robert L. Durocher, 82, of Ocala, FL, formerly of Woonsocket, died June 25, 2022 in Florida. He was the husband of Rosamond (Magnan) Durocher, whom he married April 24, 1965. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Leo and Alexandra (Chabot) Durocher. Bob attended one year of seminary at Our Lady of Providence in Warwick Neck. He went on to serve in the Air Force, stationed for four years in Misawa, Japan. Bob later worked as an analyst for the Department of Defense in Ft. Meade, MD....

Raymond F. Sewell, 73, of Woonsocket, died peacefully with his loved ones by his side on June 21, 2022, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Cheryl (Bourget) Laplume. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Raymond J. and Violet (Dupuis) Sewell. Ray was a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, with a Bachelor's Degree is Business Management. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War as a military policeman. Ray owned and was an accountant at Raymond F. Sewell...

On the first day of summer, June 21, 2022, Danielle Lucie Palmer joined her Heavenly Father after a short, courageous battle with cancer. She will be a shining light on the longest day of the year. Danielle was born and raised in Paris, France to Lucienne Royer and René Ghislandi. After losing her mother at a young age, her father, Rene remarried Germaine Francois. Addition to France, Danielle lived in Germany, Samoa, Alaska and her current home in Washington State. She experienced...

Elizabeth (McLaughlin) Dexter, 76, of North Smithfield, died June 19, 2022 in her home. She was the wife of Arthur "Pete" Dexter, Jr., whom she married November 29, 1969. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of Edward and Angela (Gearin) McLaughlin. Elizabeth was a telephone operator for the former New England Telephone, until her retirement in 1999. She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church, and a member of the telephone pioneers. Mrs. Dexter enjoyed summers at Wallum...

Frank Kendra, 68, of Woonsocket, died June 18, 2022 in his home. Born in Tokyo, Japan, he was the son of the late Walter and Yoshiko (Ito) Kendra. Frank was a 1972 graduate of Woonsocket High School, and a 1976 graduate of UMass- Amherst. He was a teacher for Woonsocket High School for many years, until his retirement. Frank refereed for hockey, and was a baseball umpire. He leaves his brother, Albert Kendra, and his wife, Jeanne, of Coventry; three nephews, Michael Kendra, and his...

David A. St. Onge, 75, of Woonsocket, died June 17, 2022 at home. He was the companion of Suzanne Bell of Woonsocket, and husband of the late Jane (Harris) St. Onge. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Raymond and Roseanna (Hartson) St. Onge. David graduated from Woonsocket High School in 1964, and then from Rhode Island School of Electronics. David was the Chief Engineer for WGBH TV Boston, and was a part owner of WNRI radio station. In 1970 he recorded the Boston Pops version...

Laurent O. Brodeur "Larry B'ee", 82, of North Smithfield, died peacefully June 15, 2022 at home. He was the husband of the late Meredith (Jensen) Brodeur. Born in North Smithfield, he was the son of the late Leo and Alberta (Ferrier) Brodeur. Mr. Brodeur was a United States Marine Veteran and the owner of Larry B'ee Music for over fifty years. Larry was an accomplished drummer, instructor at his music center, and was a member of several bands, including The Melodeers, the Senationals, and...

Brian R. Bolduc, 57, of Northbridge, MA, died June 15, 2022 in his home. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Bertrand and Pauline (Bilodeau) Bolduc. Brian was a graduate of North Attleborough High School. He was known as a bit of a prankster and loved rides in the car, trips to Dunkin, and hot dogs. He leaves his sister, Gisele Bernardi, and her husband, Paul, of Thompson, CT; his brother, Brad Bolduc, and his wife, Christine, of Blackstone, MA; three nieces Samantha...