All Obituaries

Donna Lee (Mainville) Allard passed away peacefully on June 21, 2020 with her sisters by her side at Hope Health Hospice and Palliative Care, Providence, RI after a short illness. She was born July 6, 1955, in Woonsocket, RI, to her beloved parents, the late Norman “Trigger” H. and Mary L. (Liest) Mainville. She married Robert L. Allard, Sr. in September 1986 to whom she was dedicated until his death in 2017. Donna lived the majority of her life in Burrillville. She graduated from...

Richard P. Roy, 63, of West Glocester, RI, passed away peacefully July 11, 2020, at his sister's home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Bonnie (Poudrier) Roy. He was born in Woonsocket, a son of the late Roger & Constance (Duval) Roy. Richard worked for the FM Global Research Campus in Glocester as a Senior Engineering Technician. He enjoyed golfing and played in leagues at Crystal Lake Golf Course. He was also an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. Besides his...

 Roberta "Bobbie" Thomas passed away on July 5, 2020, after a 15 month battle with cancer. Bobbie was born on July 12, 1949 in Brockton, MA, a daughter of the late William & Avis (Skillings) Taylor. She is survived by Mark, her husband of 41 years, her two daughters, Erica Callahan and her husband Bill of Bedford, MA, and Kim Rix and her husband Mike of Uncasville, CT, her brother, William Taylor, Jr. of Port Orange, FL, and her beloved five grandchildren, Zachary, Tommy,...

Patricia A. Wolstenholme (Pat) 72, a long time resident of Burrillville, RI, passed away on June 29, 2020 peacefully at home surrounded by those she loved and who loved her, including her faithful dog Coco after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Pat was born in Warwick, daughter of the late Harry and Rhea (Bruneau) Wolstenholme. Pat is survived by her longtime friend and companion, Jeanne Ruyack, her sisters Dorothy Cardon and Helen Wolstenholme and her brother Robert Wolstenholme. Pat...

Louis S. Beaubien, Jr., 63, of Cumberland, RI, passed away suddenly at the Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket. He was the loving husband of Marjorie (Gobeille) Beaubien. Born in Woonsocket, a son of the late Louis, Sr. & Evelyn (Mellor) Beaubien. Louis worked for Accudyne Machine Company in Bellingham, Ma. He was an avid gardner, enjoyed cruises and traveling but most of all spending time with his family and grandchildren. Besides his wife he is survived by his children,...

Gracinda B. Rijo, 98, of Lincoln, RI, passed away on June 9, 2020, at the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. Wife of the late Joseph G. Rijo, she was born in Vila de Rei, Portugal and was the daughter of the late Manuel and Barbara (Alves) Pedro. “Grace” was a seamstress for the former Jacob Finklestein and Sons in Woonsocket for 34 years and a 65-year communicant of Sacred Heart Church, Woonsocket. She will be remembered as a devoted wife and mother, a cherished...

Germaine P. Villani, 99, of Lincoln, RI, passed away on June 16, 2020, at the Holiday Retirement Home in Manville. She was the wife of the late Louis Villani and the late Donald Croteau. Born in Canada, she was the daughter of the late Arthur & Anna (Vallee) Pelletier. Germaine owned and operated the former Germaine's Beauty Salon in Franklin, Ma. She lived most of her life in Blackstone, Ma. She is survived by her sons, Roland and Donald Croteau, 5 grandchildren and many...

Carrie M. Zambarano, 55, of Pascoag, RI, passed away on June 5, 2020, at the Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket. She was the wife of Dennis C. Westgate who were together for 34 years. She was born in Providence, a daughter of Arthur R. Zambarano, Jr. and A. June Finucane. She enjoyed scrabble, cooking, making her Christmas cookies and enjoyed the ocean. Besides her husband and parents, she is survived by her daughter, Sabrina Westgate, her stepmother, Cindy Zambarano, her 4 sisters, Gina...

George L. Surbuts, 97, of Bristol, RI, formerly of Harrisville, RI, passed away on June 13, 2020 at the RI Veterans Home Community Living Center. He was the husband of the late Gladys (Shaw) Surbuts. Born in Providence, a son of the late Zaccheus & Elizabeth (Smith) Surbuts. George was a equipment development technician for the Fenwal Co. in Ashland, MA for 25 years. He lived most of his life in Burrillville. He was a member of the Roger Williams Lodge of Masons in Centerdale...

Richard John Gingell, 79, passed away on June 7, 2020, at the Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket. He was born in his home in Harrisville, a son of the late Roland W. & Florence G. (Destoler) Gingell, Sr. He graduated from Burrillville High School and Dean Jr. College. He was a member of the Harrisville Volunteer Fire Dept. for 30 years, serving as its Treasurer for 25 years. Richard was Chairman, secretary and member of the Harrisville Fire District for 20 years. He was a former...