Archive - Apr 2012 - Obituary
April 26th
Christopher A. Leduc
WOONSOCKET- Christopher A. Leduc 40, of Virginia Ave, passed away Monday April 23, in Landmark Medical Center.
He was born in Woonsocket, the son of Denise R. (Labine) Leduc and the late Robert P. Leduc.
Mr. Leduc was a stocker for CVS Warehouse for fourteen years. He was a sports enthusiast, avid bowler, and enjoyed paintball, and was a member of the Steel Reserve Paintball Team.
April 25th
Patricia A. Fortino
WOONSOCKET- Patricia A. Fortino, 71, of Woonsocket, died April 24, 2012 in Landmark Medical Center.
Born in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Fortino. She lived in Woonsocket for most of her life.
She worked as a secretary for the former Rosecraft Jewelry Company in Woonsocket retiring in 1996, and previously worked for the former CD Burns Company for 15 years. Pat was a active member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 29 years.
Christopher E. Bellini
BURRILLVILLE- Christopher E. Bellini, 46, of Burrillville, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 21, 2012.
He was born on February 26, 1966 in Woonsocket. He was the son of June Aubuchon and the late Richard Bellini.
Christopher was a Burrillville resident most of his life in addition to residing in Alaska for a few years with his dog Hydro, enjoying his true passion of hiking and the great outdoors.
Harriet C. Reed
BELLINGHAM- Harriet C. (Frantzen) Reed, 76, of Bellingham, MA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael J. Reed, Sr. deceased January 31, 2012.
Born in Boston, MA on May 22, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Amalie (Karoluiseu) Frantzen.
April 24th
Creighton
Fitzpatrick
NORTH SMITHFIELD- Creighton Fitzpatrick, 41, of North Smithfield, died April 23, 2012 in the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center in Providence. Born in Woonsocket, he is the son of Margaret (Kennedy) Fitzpatrick of North Smithfield, and Harold Fitzpatrick of Woonsocket.
He worked as a restaurant manager for Ellie's in Blackstone and also worked as a home loan officer. Mr. Fitzpatrick was a 1988 graduate of Woonsocket High School, a New England sports enthusiast, was an avid reader and especially enjoyed watching movies.
Simone Drainville
CUMBERLAND- Simone Drainville, 85, of Cumberland, passed away, Thursday, April 19, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of John Drainville. They were happily married for sixty five years.
Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Elenore (Couplet) Sportini.
Mr. and Mrs. Drainville have lived in Cumberland since 1958.
Carolyn L. MacLure
NORTH PROVIDENCE- Carolyn L. (Sherman) MacLure, 51, of North Providence passed away at home on Saturday, April 21, 2012. She was the wife of Norman MacLure of North Providence.
Born in Cranston she was the daughter of the late Louis G. and Helen M. (Fountaine) Sherman, Jr.
She was self-employed as a graphic designer, as well as being a talented painter and writer. She was also a dedicated wife and mother always fighting for what was best for her family.
April 23rd
Eileen M. Berard
BURRILLVILLE- Eileen M. Berard, 80, lifelong resident of Nasonville, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island, Phillip Hulitar Inpatient Care Unit.
She was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late James and Edith (Ferris) Murphy.
Loving wife to the late Gerard "Bug a boo" Berard.
Ronald W. Nault
POMPANO BEACH, FL- Nault, Ronald W., 61, of Pompano Beach, FL died April 9, 2012. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Taylor) Nault.
Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Marcel Nault and Jeanne (Lafreniere) Beaulieu.
Ron was a marine veteran of the Viet Nam War. He worked for the Laborers International Union of North America for many years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Natalie Nault of Cranston, stepson Leigh Gilbert of Burrillville, brother Robert Nault of North Smithfield , and grandson Caleb Gilbert.
Juliette I. Guay
LINCOLN/MANVILLE- Juliette I. Guay, 72, of Manville, R.I. passed away on Wednesday at home. A daughter of the late Hubert Guay and Ernestine (Paradis) Guay, she was born on May 17, 1939 in Woonsocket, R.I.
She was employed for 29 years by the State of R.I., formerly T.D.I. Division. After retirement, she volunteered for ten years as a reading coach in elementary schools in Woonsocket and Northern Lincoln. Julie was a member of the St. John Vianney Prayer Group, and was a communicant of St. James Catholic Church in Manville.
