All Obituaries

Frank C. Pafume, 67, of Harrisville, RI passed away on November 17, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Providence, son of the late Carl & Mildred (Carlson) Pafume. A Vietnam veteran in the Army, Frank was a graduate of RI School of Design. He enjoyed woodworking and doing projects in his home shop, in his spare time. Also, he worked for Texas Instruments and was an avid New York Giants fan. He is survived by his children Jesse Pafume and his wife Tiffany of...

Charles C. Abate passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 15th, 2018 at age 63 surrounded by his loving family at his home in North Smithfield after a year-long battle with cancer.   He was born in Woonsocket, RI to the late Charles Abate Sr. and Elvira (Cardente) Abate, where he would meet his beloved wife Catherine (Egan) Abate, with whom he celebrated his 40thanniversary in April.   For the past 38 years, he owned and operated Counterwerks, Inc., a countertop fabrication...

Anne S. Whitman, 73, of Harrisville, RI passed away on November 7, 2018, at the Fatima Hospital. She was the wife of the late Dennis Whitman. She was born in Providence, daughter of the late Stephen & Hazel (Perry) Waterman. Anne was a teachers aide for the Burrillville School Department. She is survived by her children Deanna Staton, Paula McKenzie and Mark Whitman, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday at 10am in the Community Baptist...

Dorothy M. Fortier, 90 of Harrisville, RI passed away November 8, 2018, at the Overlook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late John Fortier Sr., born in Oakland, she was the daughter of the late Herman & Florence (Goff) Mowry and stepmother who raised her the late Anna Mowry, Dot worked for the Tupperware Co., local area textiles mills and before retiring Bayberry Commons Nursing Home. She was a past member of the Community Baptist Church Choir, she volunteered...

Gary L. Wright, 71, of South Attleboro, MA, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2018. The son of the late Ivan & Mable (Watson) Wright. Originally from Iowa, Gary enlisted in the military at the age of 18, and was a Vietnam War veteran. Following his service in the military, he spent many years traveling the world working in the IT and recruiting industries. He was happiest at home however, watching his children’s sporting events, fishing and spending time with family and...

Roland G. Drainville, 83, passed away peacefully at the Landmark Medical Center, on October 29, 2018. Born in North Smithfield, he was the son of the late Hormidas and Exilda (Caouette) Drainville.  He and his wife Carol (Mallin) Drainville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 4, 2018.   Roland was a graduate of LaSalle Academy in Providence and a veteran of the U.S. Army.   He was a 50 year member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied...

  Theresa R. Andrade, 85, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2018 at the Atria Lincoln Place. Born in Troy, VT, she was the daughter to the late Joseph and Cora (Descheneaux) Lachapelle.   Theresa spent most of her childhood years growing up in the Manville section of Lincoln.  That was until she met the love of her life, Francis Andrade.  After they wed, they shared  their lives together, in Woonsocket, until Frances'...

Shirley M. Fontenault, 88, of Harrisville, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side. Born in Westville, NY, she was the daughter to the late William and Hazel (Robinson) Merchant.   A great mom and grandmother, she only needed her family by her side to be content.  Shirley retired from Burnes of Boston and previously worked at the former Wanskuck Textile, currently known as Atlas Pallet, in Mohegan, where she served as a Union Stewart.   Shirley...

Eva (Depointe) Heroux, 76, of Woonsocket, RI passed away peacefully on October 21, 2018, at her residence. She was born in Woonsocket, daughter of the late George & Theresa (Reilly) Depointe. Eva was director of development for Brown University, the Rhode Island Hospital and Tufts Dental School. She was very instrumental in procuring the funds needed to build the Hasbro Children's Hospital. She was also a member of the People to People organization and the Red Hat Society. She is...

Miriam Jolley Spencer, 96 ¾ of Harrisville and Quonochontaug, RI, passed away on October 20, 2018 at the Village at Waterman Lake. She was the wife of the late Albert E. Spencer, Sr. Born on January 18, 1922 in Ashaway, RI to Charles W. & Miriam (Tinkham) Jolley. She was the granddaughter of Ernest W. Tinkham, owner of the Tinkham Mill in Harrisville. She lived in Harrisville most of her life. She graduated as class valedictorian from Burrillville High School. She attended...