All Obituaries

Whittaker, Claire Laurette Boivin passed away at home peacefully in the presence of her loving family on October 13, 2020. She was the cherished wife of John W. Whittaker (deceased), mother of Susan F. Whittaker (deceased), Jeffrey A. Whittaker of North Kingstown, RI, John H. Whittaker of Bradford, MA and Judith M. Hadley of Harrisville, RI. Claire was also survived by Mark Rosen MacKenzie, a son/brother and devoted friend as well as by her cherished grandchildren, John F. Hadley of...

Anna C. Sinnott, 96, of Harrisville, RI passed away on October 8, 2020, at the Overlook Nursing Home in Pascoag after a short illness. She was born in Mapleville. RI, a daughter of the late Pierre & Anna (Rousseau) Trinque. Anna was a nurses aide for the former Zambarano Memorial Hospital retiring in 1985. She also worked in local area textile mills. Anna was a lifelong resident of Burrillville, a member of the rosary & altar society at St. Patrick's Church and was a member of...

Joan D. (Wood) Calore, 85, formerly of Smithfield, RI before moving to Palm Bay, FL, passed away on October 8, 2020. She was the wife of the late Antonio Calore. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Lester & Regina (Babineau) Wood. She was former Republican vice chairwomen of Smithfield and very active in Girls Scouts for many years and also served on Tri-Town Board. She leaves a daughter, Catherine Mainville of...

Alice P. Brown, 92, Harrisville, RI, passed away on October 4, 2020, at the St. Antoine Residence. She was the wife of the late Robert T. Brown. Born in Albion, RI, she was the daughter of the late Armand & Imelda (Grenon) Poissant. Alice worked for many years for the former Tupperware Co., from where she retired. She was a communicant, Eucharistic Minister and was very active for St. Theresa's Church in Nasonville. She is survived by her children, Cynthia Marie Brown, Robert Gerard...

Doris A. Belanger, 94, of Harrisville. RI passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family, on September 29, 2020. She was the wife of the late Rene Belanger and the late Arthur Paquette. She was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Joseph & Antoinette (Brouillard) Cournoyer. Doris worked in local area textiles retiring from the former CD Byrnes Co. in N. Smithfield She enjoyed spending time with her loving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her...

Hassett, Lorraine (Hurley), 91 of Smithfield RI and formerly of Phoenix, AZ and Harrisville, RI passed away on Sunday, September 20th at Fatima Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late John H. Hassett. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Julia (Waters) Hurley. Lorraine was widely known for her tenure as a first grade teacher in the Foster-Glocester school system, touching many lives during the course of her 30-year teaching career. She was able to enjoy many...

Leobardo Sierra Rojas, 64, of Woonsocket, RI. passed away on August 29, 2020, at the Landmark Medical Center. He was born in Tulcingo de Valle, Puebla, Mexico, son to the late Rodolfo & Rosa (Rojas) Sierra. He was one of fourteen children. He is survied by his wife Zoyla ; his five children Gladys, Leo, Ada Crystal, Lucia and Rodolfo as well as his five beautiful grandchildren whom all miss him and love him dearly. His Funeral Mass will be held Saturday September 19, 2020 at 10 AM in...

Gerald F. "Gerry" LeClair, 72, of Glendale, RI, passed away on September 9, 2020, at his home while surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Gail (Connell) LeClair. Born in Laconia, NH, a son of the late Louis "Gus" & Lillian (Poire) LeClair. Gerry was a refrigeration mechanic for the Daniele Co. in Pascoag for many years. He lived in Burrillville for 49 years. He was a former scout leader for the Boy Scouts and the Cub Scouts. Besides his wife,...

Jeffery R. Pepler, 33, of Johnston, RI, passed away on August 30, 2020, at his residence. Born in Providence, he was the son of Kevin Pepler and Muriel (DeLuca) Pepper, Step Parents Jane Pepler and Gene Pepper. Jeffery was a Blackhawk helicopter mechanic for System Studies & Simutation at the 1109th Avcrad Tower Ave. in Groton, CT. He served as a specialist in the US Army and was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and toured in the Middle East. Jeff loved his family and all of his...

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...