Archive - 2013 - Obituary
May 9th
Gary W. Wheaton
HARMONY- Gary W. Wheaton, 62, of Harmony, RI, passed away on Monday at Landmark Medical Ctr.
Born Oct. 20, 1950 in Providence, he was the son of the late Guy & Margaret (Nichols) Wheaton.
Gary served in the U.S. NAVY during the Vietnam Era, He was employed in various marine industry positions including the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. He was also a Chief Boiler Inspector for the State of R.I. and most recently employed as an Inspector for Commercial Union Insurance Co.
May 8th
Laurel Provost
WEST HARWICH- Laurel (Susel) Provost, age 68, passed away at Brigham and Women's Hospital on May 6, 2013 following a courageous battle with heart disease.
Laurel was born in Woonsocket, RI as the second child of Anne (Skrzat) and Charles Susel. She is predeceased by her brother David Susel of Woonsocket, RI.
Laurel graduated from St. Claire High School in 1963 and married Michael Provost in 1965. The couple lived in Endicott, NY for a brief period then resided in North Smithfield, RI until 2004.
Donna M. Hudon
UXBRIDGE- Donna M. (Jaszczur) Hudon, 65, of 511 Blackstone St. died Mon. May 6 at home after a long illness.
She is survived by her husband of 42 years Ronald R. Hudon; a son Michael D. and his wife Christina Hudon of Uxbridge; a daughter Tammi Hudon and her fianc Kevin of Holly Springs, N. Carolina; her mother Klementyna Jaszczur of Uxbridge with whom Donna lived; 2 granddaughters Abigayle and Maya; and several nephews and nieces.
Loretta M. Leduc
BURRILLVILLE- Loretta M. Leduc 97, resident of Pascoag, died May 6, 2013 at Pine Grove Health Center in Pascoag.
She was the wife of sixty eight years to the late J. Elphege Leduc.
She was born in Dayville CT, a daughter of the late Ernest & Maria (DePelteau) Tetreault.
She worked for Polytop in No. Smithfield retiring in 1978, previously she worked in area textiles for many years. She was a member of the Burrillville Senior Citizens, Ashton Court Club. She lived most of her life in Burrillville.
May 7th
Russell H. Rondeau
WOONSOCKET - Russell H. Rondeau, 71, of Woonsocket, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband for 49 years of Pauline Y. (Grenier) Rondeau.
Born in Woonsocket on January 18, 1942, he was the son of the late Walter and Irene (Giguere) Rondeau.
Lisa A. Brien
WOONSOCKET - Lisa A. Brien, 55, passed away on Sunday at her home. Born Aug. 9. 1957 she was the daughter of the late Marcel & Dorothy (Mosley) Brien. Lisa was employed as a assembler for the Polytop Co. in No. Smithfield for many years before retiring, she was also a school bus monitor for the City of Woonsocket. She enjoyed using her computer and she loved cats & birds.
May 6th
Cecile Rivard
WOONSOCKET- Cecile Rivard 89, formerly of 547 Clinton St. died Monday at Oakland Grove Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Marcel Rivard.
Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Eva (Girard) Duhaime. Mrs. Rivard was a molder for the Tupperware Co. for over twenty five years before retiring. She was a member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary.
Stella J. Davis
BLACKSTONE- Stella J. Davis, 89, of Blackstone and formerly of Uxbridge, died Sun. May 5, 2013 in Blackstone Nursing Home, Blackstone.
Ms. Davis was employed as an order entry clerk for 13 years at the Hilsinger Company in Plainville, RI, retiring in 1989. She had previously been employed as an administrator for 22 years at the Riverbend Farm in Uxbridge.
Ms. Davis was born Aug. 8, 1923 in Uxbridge, a daughter of the late Fred E. and Myrtie (Parks) Davis. She was a graduate of Uxbridge High School, Class of 1940.
Raymond F. Hart
PAWTUCKET- Raymond F. Hart, 93, a lifelong resident of Pawtucket, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013.
Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Roderick and Ora (Major) Hart. Raymond was a WWII Army Veteran. He was a school teacher for the city of Pawtucket, working for Jenks Junior High and Tolman High School. He summered in Touisset. His family was one of the founding families of Saint Leo's Church.
Richard F. Kirby
CUMBERLAND- Kirby, Richard F., Esq, 88, of Cumberland, RI and Delray Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving and devoted family on Friday, May 3, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Hogan) Kirby. They were happily married for 58 years.
Born in Woonsocket, RI, he was the son of the late John and Melora (Farley) Kirby.
Dick graduated from LaSalle Academy, Class of 1942. For his many athletic accomplishments and his civic commitments, in November of 2012, he was inducted into the LaSalle Academy Hall of Fame.
