All Obituaries

Doloris ‘Del’ Menard, 91, of Pawtucket, passed into eternal life on April 23, 2022. Born in Pawtucket, Del was the daughter of the late George Rattey and Marie L. (Cayer) Rattey, and was youngest of nine siblings.  She was the wife of the late Ernest ‘Ernie’ Menard, who predeceased her in 2012. It is the family she built with him that was her proudest accomplishment. Del is survived by her four children; Michael Menard and his wife Barbara of Cranston,...

  MARSHALL, JOHN LEO III 87, of Naples, Florida passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Monday, April 11, 2022.  Jack and Joananne shared a devoted, loving marriage which spanned almost 55 years and Joananne predeceased Jack in 2014.  Jack was an incredible husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor.    He was a visionary, an entrepreneur, respected for his integrity, forthrightness, and leadership.  He always strived to win and his...

Roland W. Turgeon, of Seekonk, Massachusetts passed into eternal life on April 4, 2022. He was the loving husband of Gail ( Angiolillo) Turgeon. Mr. Turgeon was the controller at Stackbin Corporation in in Lincoln. Besides his wife Gail, Roland is survived by his sons, Nicholas W. Turgeon and his wife Ashlie and Brian D. Turgeon, all of Seekonk, Massachusetts. He also leaves his grandchildren, Liam, Deven and Daxton as well as his sister, Doris Dumond and her husband Frank. Roland was the...

Mary Ellen Boland Quinn, a bright star in the lives of her family and friends, passed away peacefully in Newport Hospital, Rhode Island, on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022.   As a member of the Greatest Generation, Mary became a war bride when she married Terrence Quinn, an Army Captain who fought in the 100th Infantry Division in France during World War II. After the war, the couple made their home in the Pinecrest neighborhood of Pawtucket, RI, where they raised their daughter,...

Raymond E. Duffy, Jr., 76, of Pawtucket, passed into eternal life on March 18, 2022. Mr. Duffy was born in Pawtucket, the son of the late Raymond E. Duffy, Sr., and Ginna B. (Giuntini) Duffy. Mr. Duffy is survived by his sister Maureen A. Powers of Seekonk, Massachusetts and a brother Stephen M. Duffy of Winchester, Virginia. He had several nieces and nephews. There will be a funeral service for Mr. Duffy on Thursday, March 31st at 11:00 am in the Manning-Heffern Funeral Home, 68...

Francine R. Sherman, 73,  of Pawtucket, passed into eternal life on March 25, 2022. Francine was born in Pawtucket, the daughter of the late Malvin Sherman and Rosa (DeGasparre) Sherman. She was a bookkeeper at the Rosen Clothing Store in Pawtucket for many years. Ms. Sherman is survived by her sister Marcia Weyman and her husband Stanley of Bradenton, Florida. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews; Francine Paradis of Pawtucket, Timothy Paradis and his wife Allison of...

John(Jay)S. Curry, 63, of Providence passed into eternal life on March 19, 2022. Jay was born in Providence, the son of the late Vincent Curry and Jeannine (Brunelle) Curry.   Jay is survived by his loving children,Stephen J. Curry, and Ashley M. Bennett and her husband Jason, all of Seekonk, Massachusetts. He is also survived by his siblings; Kevin Curry and his wife Susan of Pawtucket, Karen Asselin and her husband Jerry of Pawtucket David Curry and his wife Celeste of Johnston,...

Carole Bessette, 82, of Pawtucket, passed into eternal life on March 22, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Bernard Bessette, who predeceased her in 2020.  They were married for 61 years. Mrs. Bessette was born in Pawtucket, the daughter of the late Joseph Mellen, Jr. and Kathryn (Burns) Mellen.  Carole leaves behind her brother Joseph Mellen III and his wife Sandra of Pawtucket and her sister Sandra Pelegri of Brewster Massachusetts.  She was an office manager for Plastic...

Gifford, Mary V., 93, of Warren, RI, passed away on March 15, 2022.   She was the wife of the late Thomas J. Gifford.  Mary was born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late John Harper and Julia (Doyle) Harper.    Mary leaves behind her children; Thomas J. Gifford of Rehoboth, MA, Michael Gifford of Warren, RI, Margaret A. Brodaski of Kingston, RI, Gail P. Gifford of Sebastion, Florida, RI and Tracy A. Morra of Rehoboth, MA.  She also leaves...

Lillian Ann DelPapa, RN, EdD. Of Lincoln, and formerly of North Providence and Little Rock , Arkansas, 93, passed away on March 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.  Lillian was born in Pawtucket, the daughter of the late William and Victoria (Boggioni) DelPapa. She was the sister of the late Diana DelPapa  Nicastro and William DelPapa Jr. Dr. DelPapa was a graduate of East Senior High School, Rhode island Hospital School of Nursing, Boston University School of Nursing...