All Obituaries

Dale A. Connolly, 59, of Mendon, MA, passed away on February 14, 2020. He was the husband of Cheryl-Ann (Nichols) Connolly. Born in Woonsocket, a son of Mary (O'Neill) Connolly of Blackstone, MA and the late Roger Connolly. Dale worked for the Weidmann Co., in Ohio and Massachusetts. While working on his classic cars, his ‘73 Corvette and ‘69 Camaro, Dale enjoyed rocking out to his favorite music. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and had a soft spot for helping animals...

Lucien H. Dusablon, 69, of Woonsocket, passed away peacefully with his loving wife and son by his side.  Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Lucien and Germaine (Lamothe) Dusablon.  Lucien shared his life with Colleen (Bousquet) Dusablon for 36 years; 22 of those, married.   Lucien drove and dispatched for various trucking companies for over 40 years, retiring from National Retail Trucking in Avon, MA.  He truly enjoyed his beloved Yankees, the game of golf,...

Dorothy A. Sousa, 72, of Mapleville, RI, passed away on January 24, 2020, at Roger Williams Hospital in Providence after a brief illness.   She was the wife of the late Joseph G. Sousa III. Born in East Providence, daughter of the late Francis & Eva Dellatore.   Dorothy worked for Foxwoods for 14 years. She enjoyed cooking, especially on Sunday's for her loving family dinners. Her life was being a loving mother,...

 James P. Herard, 74, of Woonsocket, RI, passed away on February 7, 2020. at the Overlook Nursing Home in Pascoag. He was born in Providence, a son of the late Sylvio & Alicia (Connealy) Herard. James was a bricklayer for different area construction companies. He was a member of the Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen Union Local 3. He was a coach in the Burrillville Little League. He is survived by sons, James Herard, Jr. and Timothy Herard, a granddaughter, Allison Herard and a...

Theresa M. Lorange, 89, of North Smithfield, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence.  She was the loving wife of 54 years to the late Normand Lorange.  Born in Blackstone, MA, she was the daughter of the late Alderic and Angelina (Gagnon) Martin.  She was a long time resident of Blackstone until moving in with her children in other areas of MA and then eventually settling in at St. Antoine Residence in North Smithfield,...

Joseph J. Lariviere, 80, of Providence, RI, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2020 at the Bannister Center, in Providence. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Albert and Rosemary (Slobogan) Lariviere. Joseph loved collecting a variety of caps and hats, his Dunkin Donuts coffee "black", duckpin bowling, puzzles, the American eagle, playing cards, fishing and watching the Boston Red Sox and the New England Partiots. Before he fell ill, he worked at two factories in...

Eileen M. Merchant, 83, of Mohegan, RI, passed away on January 24, 2020, at the Landmark Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Lyle Merchant, she was born in Woonsocket, daughter of the late Francis & Viola (Sabourin) Faford. Eileen worked for the AT Cross Co., for many years. She was a communicant of St. Theresa's Church where she was an Eucharistic Minister and a member of the choir. She enjoyed walking, listening to music, the beach and spending times on her son's boat. In...

Doris M. Marcoux, 85, of Cumberland, RI, passed away on January 22, 2020, at the Holiday Retirement Home in Lincoln. She was the loving wife of the late Albert "Punk" Marcoux. Born in Mapleville, daughter of the late Armand & Blanche (Levesque) Tetu. Doris worked for the Delta Pearl Co., previously she worked for AT Cross Co., for 25 years in the clips and tour guide division. She was a member of the Red Hatters, she was an avid reader and was very talented with arts and...

Alan J. Barroso, 62, of Providence, RI, passed away Sunday January 12th of heart disease. Son of the late Joseph & Jeannette (Blanchette) Barrroso, he was born in Woonsocket, RI. Alan leaves his lifetime partner John Correira, a sister, Joanne Fournier and her husband Jerry of Harrisviile and an aunt, Florence Goryl of North Smithfield. He also leaves several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his...

Nancy A. Ramos, 67, of Mapleville, RI, passed away on January 9, 2020, at the Miriam Hospital in Providence. She was the loving wife to Michael Ramos. She was born on February 6, 1952 in Providence, RI, daughter of Lorraine Gazzerro and the late Louis Gazzerro. Nancy worked for the Nelson's Bus Co., in Burrillville for many years. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Besides her husband, she is survived by her children John, Nicholas and his wife...