All Obituaries

Brother Paul MacDonald, a religious Brother of the Sacred Heart, died peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Overlook Nursing Home in Pascoag, R.I. He was 92 years of age. Born Raymond Arthur Macdonald in Northampton, MA, Brother Paul was the son of the late Rolland Joseph MacDonald and Yvonne Alice Lupien. He entered the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in 1943, professed his first vows in 1946 in Granby PQ, Canada, and final vows in 1952 at Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket, RI. After...

Dennis J. Vadenais, 61, of North Smithfield, RI, passed away on May 16, 2020 after a long battle with Lyme Disease. He was the husband of Diane (Marceau) Vadenais. Born in Woonsocket, a son of Florence (Charpentier) and the late Ernest "John" Vadenais. Dennis gave 110% to everything he did. He enjoyed working for Waters Corporation in Milford, MA for 40 years, where he has made lifelong friendships. He loved his family, friends, camping, golfing, hockey, and working outdoors....

Kathleen A. Lavoie, 72, of Harrisville, RI, passed away on May 18, 2020, at the Friendly Home. She was the wife of Thomas Lavoie. Born in Everett, MA, a daughter of the late William & Barbara (Hall) Cameron. She worked in area textiles, she loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, she is survived by her children, Kevin Lavoie and his wife Michelle, Tammy Yearby and her husband Keith, Maureen Shelton and her husband Jay,...

Brother Willie Morin, a Brother of the Sacred Heart, died peacefully on May 15, 2020, 11 PM at St. Antoine’s Nursing Home in North Smithfield, RI. He was 74 years of age. Born in Biddeford, ME, Brother Willie joined the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in 1959, made first vows in1963 and final vows in 1969. Professionally, Brother Willie was a teacher of English and Religion and a campus minister in several schools: Sacred Heart School, Andover MA; Mount Saint Charles, Woonsocket, RI; and...

Yvette R. Barby, 93, of North Smithfield, RI, passed away May 13, 2020 at St. Antoine Residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Barby. Born in Attleboro, MA, and raised in Manville, RI, she was the daughter of the late Minerva Douyea. Yvette worked for the North Smithfield School lunch program. With a great zest for life, she enjoyed traveling and playing golf with her husband and her friends. In addition, she was an excellent bowler, winning many awards. Yvette had a lively...

Leona Y. Rinfrette, 102, of Pascoag, RI passed away on May 10, 2020, at the Bayberry Commons. She was the wife of the late LawrenceJ. Rinfrette, born Oakland, RI, daughter of the late Albert & Delia (Demarse) Langlois. Leona worked in area textiles. She was a communicant of St. Patrick's Church and a lifelong resident of Burrillville. She is survived by her daughter Elaine S. Rinfrette of East Concord, NY and grandson Daniel Rothman. She was preceded in death...

BROTHER CYRILLE GUILBAULT, a religious Brother of the Sacred Heart, died on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at St. Antoine’s Nursing Home in North Smithfield, RI. He was 96 years old. Born in St. Majoric, PQ, Canada, Brother Cyrille joined the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in Harrisville, RI, in 1964, pronouncing first vows in 1965 and final vows in 1968. After obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Michael’s College in Winooski, VT, Brother Cyrille taught religion, French, math,...

Gloria M. Liard, 97, of Woonsocket, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in Friendly Home where she resided for the past 6 years. She was the beloved wife of the late James E. Liard. They were married on April 15, 1940. Born February 16, 1923 in Worcester, MA she was the daughter of Edmund Grady and Madeline (Magnan) Grady. Gloria was a life-long resident of Woonsocket. In addition to raising 15 children - a task some may say was equal to 5 full-time jobs - Gloria was a busy volunteer, as well. A...

Alan Lee Bardsley, 81, of North Smithfield, RI, passed away on May 5, 2020 at the Woonsocket Health Center. He was the loving husband of 62 years of Judith Ann (Williams) Bardsley. Born on August 28, 1938 in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Ernest J. & Ruth I. (Drummond) Bardsley. He was a business manager & treasurer for the Foster-Glocestor School District for 25 years. A graduate of West High School in Pawtucket, he attended Bryant College, earning his degree in accounting....

Wade Perry Champagne passed away suddenly on May 2nd in Blackstone, Ma. He was born in Manchester on November 27, 1974 and was a graduate of Manchester Central High School class of 92 and attended Hesser College studying Communications. He was a licensed Fire Protection Contractor throughout New England. As a young boy he was active in Tae Kwon Do, Pop Warner Football, Little League and the Boy Scouts. He enjoyed the ocean, vacationing With his wife and children, going to Celtics...