Archive - Obituary
February 3rd, 2011
Dorothy M. Beckwith
BURRILLVILLE- Beckwith, Dorothy M. (Franklin), 84, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011.
Born in Smithfield, she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Lillian (Turgeon) Franklin.
She was a life long Burrillville resident and a textile worker with the former Worcester Textile for many years before retiring.
She was the sister of Pearl M. Irons, Eugene V., Earl R., Lloyd M. Franklin and the late Helen Daughtery, Roy and Edwin Franklin. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and her beloved dog Charlie.
Edward O. Thatcher
BURRILLVILLE- Edward O. Thatcher, 80, resident of Harrisville RI., passed away Feb. 2, 2011 at the Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket.
He was the loving husband of his beloved wife of forty years, Grace (Martin) Thatcher.
He was born in Northbridge MA, a son of the late Ralph & Martha (Brierly) Thatcher.
Ed worked for the TuRex Co., as a set up man for over thirty years. He lived most of his life in Burrillville. He was a Korean Air Force Veteran.
Jozsef Lore
SUTTON- Jozsef Lore, 80, died Monday, Jan. 31st in his home in the loving arms of his family after an extensive illness.
He leaves his wife, Rebecca M. (MacIver) Lore; six children, Jozsef Lore and his wife Carolyn of California; Elizabeth Lore of the United Kingdom; Franz Lore and his wife Nathalie of Pennsylvania; Honorable Jennifer Callahan and her husband Michael of Sutton; Attila Lore; Rebecca Snyder and her husband Jay of Sutton; two sisters Erzsebet and Margit of Hungary; and four grandchildren Alexandre, Jozsef, Sarah and Rachel.
February 2nd
Denise M.
Kendzierski
PASCOAG- Denise M. Kendzierski 75, resident of N. Main St., Pascoag, passed away Jan. 21, 2011 at the Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket.
She was the wife of the late Charles Kendzierski.
Born in Tarklin Hill RI, a daughter of the late Joseph & Lydia (Souza) Pacheco.
Denise worked for the PolyTop Co. in Slatersville where she retired, previously she worked for the Crest Co. in Lincoln, and she worked most of her life for the A.T. Cross Co.
Raymond J. Morin
WOONSOCKET- Raymond J. Morin 94, of Winter St. died Monday at Landmark Medical Center. He was the husband of the late Cecile (Lamothe) Morin.
Mr. Morin was born in Woonsocket a son of the late Henri and Maria (Michon) Morin.
He was a textile worker for the former Argon Worsted Co. and Fenwall Co. in Ashland, MA for most of his life, until his retirement in 1984.
Rene A. Lavallee
MANVILLE- Rene A. Lavallee of Old River Rd., Manville, died Sunday at home surrounded by his family. He was in his ninetieth year. Mr. Lavallee was the loving husband of Jeannette R. (Lussier) Lavallee. They were married on July 6, 1946.
Born in Manville, he was a son of the late William and Yvonne (Beaudoin) Lavallee. He was a lifelong resident of Manville. He was a graduate of Mount St. Charles Academy and Hill College.
January 31st
Stephen Woodrow Mitchell, Sr.
HARRISVILLE- Stephen Woodrow Mitchell, Sr, 97, of West Ironstone Rd, formerly of No. Smithfield, died Sunday, January 30, 2011 at home. He was the husband of the late Nancy V. (Brooks) Mitchell.
Born in Harrisville, he was the son of the late William Everett and Eunice (Richardson) Mitchell.
Harold A. Read
AUSTIN, TEXAS- Harold A. Read, age 72, of Austin, Texas formerly of Manville, Rhode Island passed away of a short illness on January 31, 2011.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Wilkinson Read; three children; three grandchildren; one brother; one sister.
Harold was a member of the Austin Elks Club and was a former member of the Woonsocket Elks Club. He retired from the Balfour Company in 2009 after 41 years of service. He was an avid New England Patriots Fan.
Keith Robert
Connolly
OKLAHOMA CITY- Keith Robert Connolly, 32 formerly of Woonsocket, RI, passed away January 20, 2011 in Oklahoma City.
Born January 15, 1979 the son of Debbie Garneau and the late Robert Roland Brin he leaves behind a son Kye and a brother Chris Connolly of Oklahoma City.
Irene Joseph
PROVIDENCE- Irene M. (Roy) Joseph, 91, formerly of Transit St. died, Monday, January 24, 2011, in the Home and Hospice Care of R.I. She was the wife of the late Arthur Joseph.
Born in Woonsocket, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Jane ( Berard) Roy.
Irene worked as a Molder for the former Tupperware Company for 10 years.
She was a former member of the Royal Travelers.
She is survived by one daughter, Linda G. Joseph, of West Warwick, R.I.
She also was the sister of the late Juliette McCreadie.
