Archive - Dec 24, 2012
BURRILLVILLE — As the scoreboard clock ticked down to “0:00” on Monday night, Nov. 5, Jaime LeClair-Roy sat in the front row of the Roger Williams University Stadium's stands with her family, numb not from the bitter cold but at what she was witnessing.
Her daughter, senior goalkeeper Alex LeClair, had just led her Burrillville High girls' field hockey team to a 1-0 victory over Smithfield, and in the process sealed for the Broncos their first Division II state championship in 28 years.
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Richard Nixon was president then, the Beatles were still a band, and men in space suits were still a few months shy of walking on the moon.
Deputy Fire Chief E. Craig Beausoleil joined the North Smithfield Fire Department in 1969, a time when the all-volunteer squad of good samaritans could hardly be called a department at all.
After 45 years on the job, Beausoleil will come to work for the last time Thursday, saying so-long to the only job he’s ever known as an adult.
The Cumberland High School Clef Singers performed at a concert Thursday night in the community room at Cumberland Public Library.
Roger J. Nolin
CUMBERLAND- Roger J. Nolin, 89, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his entire family Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. He was the husband of Jeanne (Charpentier) Nolin.
Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Helen (Cote) Nolin. Mr. Nolin lived most of his life in Cumberland.
He was a carpenter for Cumberland Engineering for 33 years before retiring in 1989. He enjoyed gardening, camping, square dancing and spending time on Cape Cod. He was a devoted family man who loved spending time with his family.
Elizabeth J. Haswell
BELLINGHAM, MA- Elizabeth J. "Nunny" (Shaw) Haswell, 78, of Bellingham, MA passed peacefully at home away on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Leslie Haswell.
Born in Framingham, MA on January 17, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Lillian (Anthony) Shaw.
Helen J. Moison
WOONSOCKET- Helen J. (Parenteau) Moison, 51, of Fairmount St., died December 22, 2012 in Rhode Island Hospital, Providence. She was the wife of Russell R. Moison whom she married March 20, 1982.
Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of Norman E. and Gloria A. (Stone) Parenteau of Woonsocket.
Mrs. Moison worked as a CMT/CNA and Rehab Supervisor for Woonsocket Health Center for over twenty-five years. She enjoyed music, entertainment, travelling and especially all animals.
Jean Paul Mandeville
WOONSOCKET- Jean Paul Mandeville, 93, of Bernon St. Woonsocket died Monday, December 17, at home. He was the husband of the late Madeleine (Bourgault) Mandeville.
Born in Sorel, PQ. Canada, he was a son of the late Albert and Bernadette (Fleury) Mandeville. He was raised in Sorel and resided in Woonsocket since the early 1960s.
Mr. Mandeville was employed by DiPlacido Moving Company in Wrentham for over 30 years until retiring.
