Archive - Apr 2011 - Obituary
April 29th
Fernande M. Parent
WOONSOCKET- Fernande M. (Lussier) Parent, 80, of Woonsocket, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Mount St. Rita Health Center, Cumberland with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife for 60 years of Raymond M. Parent.
Donald R. Anderson
BURRILLVILLE- Donald R. Anderson, 55, resident of Harrisville RI, died April 25, 2011 at his home.
Wife of Jeanne (Merola) Anderson.
Born in Woonsocket, a son of the late Russell & Winifred (Lees) Anderson.
Donald owned and operated DRA Commercial small engine repair.
Besides his wife he is survived by his son, Shaun & his wife Hollie Anderson of Burrillville and a granddaughter Brooke Anderson.
Arrangements were held privately and are entrusted to the Brown Funeral Home in Oakland.
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Robert W.
"Bobby" Wilson Jr.
BURRILLVILLE- Robert W. "Bobby" Wilson Jr., 86, died Thursday April 28, 2011 at his home at Grove Lane, Pascoag. He was the husband of the late Margaret E. (Hargreaves) Wilson.
Born in Providence he was the son of the late Robert and Nellie (Wright) Wilson.
Bobby worked at Zambarano Hospital for 38 years. After retiring he also worked at a local Gas Station as a pump attendant. He was an active member of Pascoag Fire Department Hose Company #2 for more than 50 years, a member of the Wallum Lake Fire Department, and a member of Chepachet Grange.
April 28th
Helen S. Lafreniere
NORTH SMITHFIELD- Helen S. (Rumas) Lafreniere, 84, of Cider Mill Rd., died Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket.
Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Roszkowski) Rumas.
Robert A. Homer
NEWPORT- Robert A. Homer, 77, lifelong Newport and Fifth Ward resident, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011. He was the husband of Alice E. (Lovell) Homer, father of Robert A. and William C. Homer, grandfather of Kathryn and Erin Homer all of Middletown, RI.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 2, at 10am in St. Augustin Church, Carroll Ave, Newport. Burial at St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.
April 27th
Anita Y. Howard
WOONSOCKET- Anita Y.(Montmarquette) Howard 69, of Loring St. died Monday at home.
She was born in Cumberland, a daughter of the late Leopold and Vitaline (Menard) Montmarquette.
Anita was a generous person who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and also enjoyed baking, painting and writing poetry.
Audrey Y. Lake
BELLINGHAM- Audrey Y. (Chick) Lake, of Pulaski Blvd. passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 10th She was the loving wife of Arthur Locke.
Born July 12, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Virgue A. & Kitty (Wasylean) Chick, she resided in Bellingham most of her life and was also a resident of Maine.
Besides her husband she leaves 3 daughters Roya, Roxanne, & Zarrin also 2 stepbrothers Gary & William Chick. Along with eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
April 26th
Loretta R.
Bourbonniere
EAST GREENWICH- Bourbonniere, Loretta R. (Menard), 88, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich. She was the wife of the late Arthur J. Bourbonniere.
Born in Canada; she was the daughter of the late Edouard and Eveline Menard.
A life-long Democrat, Loretta was active politically through the 1960's/70's and served on the Board of Canvassers in Woonsocket.
Gerard M. McGee
BURRILLVILLE- Gerard M. McGee, 67, resident of North Smithfield passed away at his residence, on April 21, 2011.
Loving husband of Linda (Lorenz) McGee.
Born in Woonsocket RI, a son of Doris (Caron) McGee and the late Maurice McGee.
Gerard was a grocery manager for the former Almac's Supermarket Co. for many years, until its closing, and then he went to work at the Hess Co. He was a Navy veteran of Vietnam War. He enjoyed deep sea fishing.
Hannah Marie
Rabitor
NORTHBRIDGE- Hannah Marie Rabitor, 9, of 31 Quaker Lane died Sun. April 24 after being stricken ill at home.
