All Obituaries

George Shola was born on November 22, 1928, to Nicole and Evantia Shola; Macedonian- Romanian immigrants from Albania. After graduating from Woonsocket High School in 1947, George embarked on his collegiate journey and received a Bachelor’s in Sociology and History from the University of Rhode Island in 1952. George then went to study at the University of Chicago and lived in “Windy City” for almost 8-years studying towards his PhD in Sociology; George had to return to...

Jeannette “Jan” Picard, 93, of Wakefield, RI passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Anna (Marcet) Gervais. She was the loving wife for 69 years of the late Henry “Red” Picard. She was a loving and devoted mother and wife who she spent many years at home raising her children. Once her children were older, she began working at the former Woonsocket Mill and later worked as a pharmacy supervisor for CVS...

Therese C. Lajoie (Masse), 92, of Woonsocket, RI passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, at the Oakland Grove Health Care Center, Woonsocket. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Laurette (Deserres) Masse. She is survived by her son, Robert “Bob” Lajoie and his wife Gale also two grandchildren, Leslie and Eve, one step grandson, Anthony, five great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her siblings, Irene Blondin and...

Pauline I. Mathewson (St. Onge), 89, of North Smithfield, RI passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Donalda (Marquis) St. Onge. She was the beloved wife of the late Russell Mathewson. Pauline had worked as a textile mender as well as a Med Tech at the Hospice St. Antoine Residence. She was a loving homemaker who enjoyed playing Bingo and taking bus trips to Foxwoods. She is survived by her children; Kathleen Feldman, Susan...

Nancy Lena (Crisafulli) Rogers, of Harrisville, RI passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 10. She was surrounded by her loving family while she drifted into eternity. Nancy was the daughter of Anthony J. and Julia A. (Cyganowski) Crisafulli. She is survived by her three siblings; Ramona Mancini and her husband George Mancini, Paul Crisafulli and his wife Leslie Rehak and Donna Martel and her husband Dennis Martel. Nancy was a mother to three incredible children: Colleen Baker,...

JoAnn Lavallee, 80, of Burrillville, RI passed away peacefully at Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Providence, RI. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Bekel) Finneran. She was the loving wife of the late Arthur Lavallee, retired Lieutenant of the Rhode Island State Police. She retired from the State of Rhode Island Credit Union where she was head teller. She was a loving homemaker and enjoyed cooking and animals. She is survived by her siblings; Joseph...

Robert Julio Fernandes, Jr. 70, passed away at home on March 9, 2024, surrounded by his family after battling kidney cancer for 2 years. He was married to Kathleen (Shiel) Fernandes for 49 years. He was born and raised in Woonsocket by his father Robert Fernandes, Sr. and his mother, the late Constance (Turcotte) Fernandes who passed away in 1981. He was the oldest of eight siblings. In 1978 he and Kathy moved to Glendale to raise their family. His idea was to have a garden, raise...

Linda Marie Dufresne, 54, of Woonsocket, RI passed away on February 29, 2024, at Rhode Island Hospital with family by her side. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of John and Lillian (Chapman) Dufresne. She worked for many years as a waitress at several area restaurants. Linda had also lived in Florida and New Mexico. She enjoyed traveling and backpacking. She is survived by her daughter, Krystal Lynn Dufresne whom she adored dearly, always putting her needs first. Even before herself...

Michael L. Smith, 77, of Sebastian, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Michael was born in Providence, RI to the late Dr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Smith Jr. The family later relocated to Oakland, RI where he attended the local schools in Burrillville. during his elementary years, and later graduated from Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of Rhode Island. Mike was an avid...

Walter E Daniels, (Cookie), 80,passed away on March 1, 2024 at Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center in Harrisville, RI where he has resided for 10 years. Born in Woonsocket, he was a lifelong Glendale resident. He was the son of the late Walter and Mary (Zanetti) Daniels. He was predeceased by his sister, Walda Brady who passed in June of 2023. Walter was a Marine combat veteran serving his country in Vietnam until being severely wounded by enemy fire in 1968. He was honorably...