All Obituaries

Helen T. Detrick, 86, of Tuscumbia, AL, formerly of East Stroudsburg, PA, passed away on March 21, 2019. A loving mother and devoted Catholic, Helen was born in Putnam, CT, daughter of the late George Sr. & Rose (Caccaupouti) Keeling, and attended Burriville High School. She is survived by her six children: Lynda Marlow, William Rowand, David Rowand, Theresa Nanius, Carolann Shaffer, and Dorothy Cleaves, 18 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and her sister...

Fernand R. Richard, 86, of Cumberland, RI, passed away peacefully his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Rose Marie (Benoit) Richard for 65 years. He was born in Central Falls, a son of the late Rheal & Lillian (Berger) Richard. Fernand worked for General Motors for 23 years, he also worked for the former Berard's Oil Co, in Central Falls and also delivered chocolate for the former Adamsdale Farms. He proudly served in the United States Air Force...

Armand P. Barry, 82, of North Smithfield, RI, passed away on August 13, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Huguenin) Barry. Born in Woonsocket, a son of the late Theodore & Mary Jane (Dubois) Barry. Armand worked at Glas-Kraft Inc., in North Smithfield as a machinist. He retired from OneSource Facility Services, a company contracted by CVS Health in 2005. He enjoyed attending car shows with his companion Helen. He will be...

Patricia A. Labadie, 88, of Cumberland, formerly of Pascoag, RI, passed away at the Holiday Retirement Home in Lincoln. She was the loving wife of 67 years to Albert C. Labadie. She was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Charles & Eulalia (Finnegan) Mallin. Pat worked for the former Corey Construction Company in Woonsocket, retiring in 1991. Before that she worked for the Service Color Corporation in Slatersville. She was a member of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians,...

Laura T. Chudy, "Auntie" 94, of Pascoag, RI, passed away with her niece, Joanne Fournier and her husband Gerry by her side, on August 5, 2019 at the Overlook Nursing Home. She was born in New Bedford, MA, a daughter of the late Manuel & Maria (Fernandes) Barroso. Laura worked for the former Key Container Company in Pawtucket for 23 years. She was a member of the Ashton Court Club and the Portuguese Continental Union Lodge #20. Laura enjoyed...

Olympia E. “Elda” Kermack, 103, resident of Pascoag, RI, passed away July 29, 2019, at the Overlook Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late John A. Kermack. Born in Thornton, RI, a daughter of the late Anthony & Teresa (Fortini) Mottola. Elda worked for the Zambarano Memorial Hospital as a nurse’s aide for 12 years, previously working in area textiles. After working at Zambarano, she was an aide at the Overlook Nursing Home. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Dugas...

Jennifer Lee Pouliot, 40, of Harrisville, RI, passed away on July 23, 2019, at Rhode Island Hospital after a long illness while surrounded by her family. She was born in Providence, a daughter of Kenneth & Colleen (Bartlett) Pouliot of Harrisville. Jennifer worked as a pharmacy technician. She enjoyed the beach, sitting by the fire, reading, puzzles and coloring. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her nieces, nephews and her loving family. Besides her parents, she is...

George P. Floru, 86, of North Smithfield, RI, passed away on July 27, 2019, at the Landmark Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of 55 years to Angela (Tsatsu) Floru. Born in Veria, Greece, son of the late Pavel & Stergiani (Anagnostou) Floru. George was the former owner of the Woonsocket Motor Inn and co-owner of the former Floru’s Restaurant. He was active in his church, St. John the Baptist Romanian Orthodox church, having served in...

Jeffrey R. Lambert, 39, of Harrisville, RI, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Jeff was the treasured husband of Bethany (Rhodes) Lambert. Formerly of Pawtucket, he was the loving son of Daniel and Lori Lambert of Raymond, Maine and the late Maryann (Xavier) Dos Santos. He was also the beloved son-in-law of Douglas and Linda Rhodes of Harrisville. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son, Nathaniel. He is also survived...

Irene M. (Bessette) Balleux, 76, of Woonsocket, passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on July 22, 2019 with her loving family by her side.  Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (Blanchet) Balleux and previously married to Julien Bessette for many years.   Irene was a lifelong resident of Woonsocket and worked for Tupperware Co. and  the Wrentham State School  for many years until her retirement.   She enjoyed playing cards,...