All Obituaries

Herbert McLaughlin, 91, of New Smyrna Beach, FL, passed away July 30, 2020, in New Smyrna Beach. He was born May 8, 1929, in Pawtucket, RI a son of the late Edward McLaughlin and Ida Girard. Herbert was a descendant of Cornelius and Maria McLaughlin, who emigrated from Ireland. Herbert graduated from Uxbridge, High School in Uxbridge, Mass. He served as corporal in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. In 1968, Herbert and his wife Antoinette were founders and co-owners of...

PLATTSBURG, MO - Renaldo Castaldi Sr passed away on December 22nd, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19. He was born April 11th, 1947, in Woonsocket, RI, the second son of Domenico & Jeannette (Desrochers) Castaldi. He grew up in Blackstone, MA and attended Blackstone Schools. In high school he joined the Navy ROTC. The Vietnam War began his senior year, and he made the decision to join the Army. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan and when he returned state-side, he was stationed at...

Clarise V. Phaneuf, 92, of Woonsocket, RI. died at Bayberry Commons, Pascoag on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Clarise was married to the late Normand P. Phaneuf for 52 years until his death in 2011. Born in Mohegn, RI the daughter of the late Arthur Courtemanche and Jeanne D’Arc Gauthier Courtemanche Pelletier, Clarise graduated from Burrillville High School in 1947. Clarise moved to Woonsocket, RI. where she lived for most of her life.  She worked for many years at the Browns and...

Donald “Don” A. Genest. Sr. 71, of North Smithfield passed away on June 9, 2021, in Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Central Falls he was a son of the late Leo and Helen Genest. He was the loving and devoted husband of 50 years to Jacqueline (Emond) Genest. He worked for Hindley Manufacturing Co. in Cumberland for over 35 years. Besides his wife, he is survived by his two children, Lisa Aubin and Donald “DJ” Genest, Jr. and his wife Debbie. He also leaves behind...

Denis Lavergne, 74, of Johnston, RI formerly of North Smithfield, passed away late on the evening of June 1, 2021 at Miriam Hospital. He was born in Woonsocket, RI. He leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years, Lillian (Chabot) Lavergne. Denis served in the United States Air Force National Reserves and received an honorable discharge. He worked for the Tupperware Company, Electronic Molding Corporation and Polytop. His greatest joy in life was caring for and spending time...

Lydia L. (Hagerty) Hughes 80, of Fitchburg MA. passed away on Friday June 4, 2021. Born in Woonsocket she is the daughter of the late James Hagerty and Lydia (Pacheco). She worked for many years at Hanscom Air Force base, employed as a civil service counselor. She was a Veteran of the United States Navy and Navy Reserves, having served several tours before receiving her honorable discharge. While serving her country Lydia she was awarded The Good Conduct Award, Overseas...

Brendan S. Chartier 26, of North Smithfield passed away unexpectedly at Landmark Medical Center on May 9, 2021. Born in Providence, he was the son of Scott and Kim Chartier. He was the longtime companion of Johnna Lourenco. Brendan was the Owner of Chartier & Co Properties Landscaping; he was also employed by Stop & Shop PeaPod. Besides his loving parents he is survived by his siblings Brette Chartier and Nathan Kando and one nephew Asher Chartier. Calling Hours will be held May...

Roland J. “Bib” Brousseau, 83, of Haines City, FL, formerly of Burrillville, RI, passed away at home on December 9, 2020, in Haines City, Florida.  He has gone home to be with his late wife, Adrienne Brousseau and son, Gary R. Brousseau. He is survived by five children, Daniel Brousseau, MI, Debra Brousseau, FL, James Brousseau and Sheila of RI, Tina Dick, FL, Timothy Brousseau, KY, and Sam Dick, FL. Also his grandchildren, Eric and Lisa Lacey, Corinne Lacey and Jamie...

Theresa V. Shields 80, of Pascoag, RI passed away on May 7, 2021. Born in Woonsocket she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Irene (Rabitor) Ducharme. Theresa was a resident of the Mohegan section of Burrillville for 42 years. She worked at Waltz Printers and Woonsocket Dress Companies. She created the artwork for many Church budget envelopes. She is survived by her children; Kevin Shields and his wife Rebecca of Uxbridge, MA, Tina Connell and her husband Jeff of Pascoag, RI, Lisa...

William (Bill) Degnan III, 53, of North Smithfield passed away at the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence on April 23, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Trish) for almost 30 years. He was the son of William Degnan, Jr. and Jeanne Paquin. He is survived by two sons, William Degnan, IV and Nicholas Degnan, and sisters, Christine, Colleen, Elizabeth and Jeanne, and seven nieces and nephews. Bill studied computer science at...