All Obituaries

James Gouin, 64, of Burrillville, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Normand and Theresa (Trinque) Gouin. He grew up in North Smithfield, RI before moving to Burrillville where he has lived for over 40 years. Jim owned and operated JDM Supply with his son Michael for over 25 years. He loved the outdoors, enjoying biking, kayaking, and especially hiking. He was a member of the RI North South Trail for...

Henry D. Harpin, 78, of Osterville, MA passed away on June 22, 2018 at the Mayflower Place Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in West Yarmouth, MA. He was the loving husband of 58 years to Edna (Savage) Harpin. He was born in Woonsocket, RI son of the late Henry & Lydia (Valati) Harpin. Henry worked for the Carlin Machine Co. in Southboro, MA, for 36 years and also worked for R&R Machine in North Smithfield for 5 years before retiring. He lived in Osterville for the last 13...

Lillian T LaBeck, of Pascoag, Rhode Island passed peacefully at Bayberry Commons in Pascoag, June 24, 2018. Born in Glendale, RI, to the late Fred and Olympe (Ducette) Latendresse. Lillian married Amateur Plouffe and they had a daughter, Cecile and son, Normand. Some years after Amateur passed Lillian remarried to John LaBeck, who also passed. She is survived by Cecile and husband, Charles Holm, in Oregon, three grandchildren, Norman, Wendy, Lisa, and six...

Richard E. Szaro, 75, of North Kingstown and formerly of  Narragansett, passed away on June 18, 2018, at the Landmark Medical Center, in Woonsocket.  Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son to the late Walter and Genevieve (Dabek) Szaro.   Richard grew up in Tiverton, RI, and graduated from Durfee High School.  His perfect pitch made him an amazing accordion player during his young childhood years and into early adulthood and that led him to travel with the schools...

Beatrice M. Plante, 102, of Woonsocket, RI passed away on June 9, 2018, at the Friendly Home. She was the wife of the late Emile Plante, she was born in Woonsocket, daughter of the late Henry & Georgianna (Cormier) Picard. She worked for the former Sadwin's Curtain Co. She was a life long Woonsocket resident and she enjoyed dancing and singing at the Elk's Lodge. She is survived by her children, Gerard "Tiny" Plante and Lucille Plante both of Woonsocket, grandchildren, Eric &...

Kelly R. Frechette, 56, of Slatersville, RI, passed away on June 8, 2018, at the Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket. She was born in Charleston, WV, daughter of the late Ervin & Jeannette (Reveal) Duke. Kelly is survived by her children, Rachel Rominyk of Mapleville, Steven Chappell, Matthew Morse and Michael Morse all of Slatersville, Megan Morse and Shawn Frechette both of Woonsocket, 6 grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters, Leslie Duke and Kathryn Franckling. A committal...

Esdras H. "Frenchy" Lanoie, 77, of Woonsocket, RI passed away on June 13, 2018, at the Landmark Medical Center. He was the husband to Jeanne (Bourbonniere) Lanoie. He was born in Woonsocket, son of the late Gaston & Jeanette (Desaulniers) Lanoie. Frenchy was a member of the Cercle Laurier, Italian Workingmen Club and served in the National Guards. Besides his wife, he is survived by a sister,...

Marjorie Ann McCarthy, 75, of Harrisville, passed away peacefully at the Overlook Nursing Home on May 29, 2018. Born in Pascoag, RI, she was the daughter to the late Richard and Jennie (Jasinowski) Worcester and the loving wife to the late William McCarthy. Marjorie worked for Overlook Nursing Home for over 20 years before retiring. Previously, she worked in textiles and for the former Jack Huts in Mapleville. She enjoyed her passion of traveling. She is survived by her son,...

Rita M. Mitchell, 97, of North Smithfield, RI passed away on May 27, 2018, at the Landmark Medical Center with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Francis Mitchell for 41 years. She was born in Woonsocket, daughter of the late Thomas & Elizabeth (Jervis) Frayne. Rita was a resident of North Smithfield. Previously she lived in Woonsocket where she lived most of her life. She was a loving homemaker who enjoyed cooking and reading. She is survived by her children...

Woonsocket Call Obituary Dateline Lincoln Alpherie A. "Al" Varin, 100, of Lincoln, RI, passed away on May 21, 2018, at the Holiday Retirement Home. He was the husband of 72 years to the late Eva (Dufault) Varin. He is survived by two nieces, Muriel and Catherine Dufault, both of North Smithfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 11am in St. Theresa's Church, Dion Drive, in Nasonville. Burial will...