Archive - Oct 2011 - Obituary
CABOT, VT - Adele Roseanne Anderson, 78, died October 24th in Cabot, Vermont.
She was born October 15, 1933, daughter of Benedetto and Adelina Olivieri. Formerly from Woonsocket, R.I. where she lived with her husband Carl R. Anderson of 38 years.
Adele retired from New England Telephone. She enjoyed camping, shopping and her dog Frosty.
She was predeceased in death by her husband Carl Richard Anderson.
Grammy we love and miss you.
Roger Arthur Ferland, 71, formerly of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, U.S.A, passed away peacefully at home on Friday October 21, 2011.
He was born December 10, 1939, son of the Gabriel and Celina Ferland.
Roger graduated from Mt. St. Charles Academy, then joined the USAF stationed in England and retired after 20 years.
WOONSOCKET - Pamela Ann Miclette, 45, formerly of Woonsocket, died Saturday, September 24, 2011 in Auburndale, Florida as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident near her home.
Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of Robert A. Miclette of Woonsocket and the late Blanche A. (Lataille) Miclette. Pamela was raised in Woonsocket and resided in Mansfield, MA and Webster, MA before relocating to Florida earlier this year.
Pamela enjoyed cooking and expressing herself through arts and craft work. She was at home being outdoors and was a keen wildlife observer.
Helen Ann
Skiffington
WOONSOCKET- Helen Ann (Kaffel) Skiffington, of Third Ave, Woonsocket, died peacefully Saturday October 29, 2011. For 52 years she was the beloved wife of the late John J. Skiffington Jr., former RI Speaker of the House and RI House Majority Leader.
Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Tekla (Frodyma) Kaffel.
WOONSOCKET - Victor D. Dubois, 85, resident of Woonsocket, died October 28, 2011 at the Woonsocket Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Born December 15, 1925, in Woonsocket, a son of the late Dennis & Celia (Robillard) Dubois.
Victor worked in area textiles as an oilman, a lifelong Woonsocket resident formerly of Mt. Vernon Apts. He was a WWII Navy Veteran.
He is survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Alice Comire, Aurore Morrisette, Lillian Brissette, Viola Silba, and Dora Lambert.
WOONSOCKET - Lorraine D. Frenette, 64, resident of Woonsocket, died October 27, 2011 at the Landmark Medical Center.
Born September 16, 1947 in Woonsocket, a daughter to the late Donat J. Sr. & Dorothy (Bernard) Frenette.
Lorraine worked 28 years as a med nurse for Zambarano, a resident of Woonsocket formally of Cumberland. She enjoyed crocheting in which she learned on her own.
She is survived by her brother, Donat J. Frenette Jr. of Woonsocket and her niece, Jesse Frenette also of Woonsocket.
October 28th
Bernardette Plasse
BLACKSTONE- Bernardette Plasse, 94, of Blackstone, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Landmark Medical Center with family by her side. Born in Woonsocket, RI on May 1, 1917, she was the beloved daughter of the late Napoleon and Lea (Girard) Plasse and the loving sister of Rita E. Menard of Blackstone and the late Aldor, Theodore, Roland, Leonard, Napoleon, Joseph and Mary Jane Plasse, Florence Guilmette and Violet Hogue. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Normand G.
Gagnon Jr.
BURRILLVILLE- Normand G. Gagnon Jr. 42, resident of Harrisville, died October 22, 2011 at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket.
Born in Woonsocket, a son of Normand G. Gagnon Sr. of Harrisville and the late Jane (McFadden) Gagnon.
Normand was a life long resident of Burrillville, he worked for the CVS Co. He loved and enjoyed spending time with his niece and nephew.
Besides his father he is survived his brother Jamie Gagnon and his wife Suzette, nephew, Evan Gagnon and niece Halie Gagnon all of Foster.
October 26th
Robert L. Lemay
WOONSOCKET- Robert L. Lemay, 74, of St. Barnabe St., Woonsocket, died Tuesday. He was the husband of Claire H. (Duplessis) Lemay. They were married on September 3, 1956.
Born in Blackstone, he was a son of the late Leo and Anita (Robert) Lemay. He resided in Woonsocket for most of his life.
Mr. Lemay was a veteran of the Unites States Air Force.
Mr. Lemay's career spanned for over 30 years of service at Industrial Machine Corp. in Georgiaville until his retirement.
James J. Serra
BELLINGHAM- James J. "Jim" Serra, 51, of Bellingham, MA, died on October 21, 2011 in Rehoboth, MA in an automobile accident.
He was the beloved husband of Donna J. (Ferris) Serra and the loving father of Amber J. Serra of Bellingham.
