The Obituary Section

Arthur Beaudoin

, Rhode Island

Arthur D. Beaudoin 77 of Cumberland passed peacefully surrounded by family on July 27 2026 in the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of the late Susan Rainville Beaudoin. Born in Chartierville Quebec Canada he was one of seventeen children of the late Paul and Helene Martineau Beaudoin. Mr. Beaudoin worked over fifty years as a drywaller and taper. Arthur was a lifelong member of the Cercle Laurier Woonsocket and enjoyed camping and hunting. He is survived by his son Marc Beaudoin and his wife Karen of Cumberland his granddaughter Merissa Rawson and her husband Kurt of Wilton NH and his three great grandchildren Katie Mason and Kase. Private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home 510 South Main St. Woonsocket. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to HopeHealth Hospice 1085 North Main St. Providence RI 02904 or online at httpswww.hopehealthco.orgwaystogivedonatenow…

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Margaret Fitzpatrick

, Rhode Island

August 2, 2026

Margaret M. Kennedy Fitzpatrick 93 of Ocean Springs MS formally of North Smithfield and Woonsocket RI passed away on August 3 2026 in Singing River Hospital. Margaret was born in Danielson CT she was the daughter of the late William J. and Eleone Johnson Kennedy. Margaret spent many years assisting her parents in their familyowned restaurant Kennedys Lunch in North Smithfield. Using her knowledge gained in the family business she was then hired by Tupperware and became manager of both of their cafeterias retiring after 25 years in 1987. Finally in 1998 she in honor of her mother opened Ellies Restaurant in Blackstone MA. Her favorite hobbies included watching horror movies and crime shows and keeping everyone on their toes. Her quick wit and smart mouth were unmatched by most people around her but if you were lucky enough to know her then you were lucky enough. She leaves behind…

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Jane Joyal

, Rhode Island

December 5, 2025

Jane Perry Joyal 90 of North Smithfield died December 6 2025 in Landmark Medical Center Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late Robert A. Joyal. Born in Woonsocket she was the daughter of the late Francis Perry Sr. and Winifred M. Emidy Perry. Jane was a telephone operator for New England Telephone. She was the first and only female to serve as president of the North Smithfield Ambulance and Rescue Association. She leaves her children Christine Mathieu and her husband Keith of Woonsocket and Carol JoyalArcand of North Smithfield and her daughterinlaw Sue Johnson of Warwick three grandchildren Michelle LaFlamme Dr. Keith Mathieu and Caitlin ArcandCortez and three great grandchildren Abby and Lexi LaFlamme and Ava Cortez. She was mother of the late Barbara Joyal mother in law of the late Anthony Arcand and sister of the late Francis Perry Jr. Her funeral will be held Saturday September 5…

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Alice Lheureux

, Rhode Island

August 15, 2026

Alice Giguere LHeureux 98 of North Smithfield died August 16 2026 in the Friendly Home Woonsocket. She was the wife of the late Bertrand J. LHeureux whom she married May 7 1949. Born in Lonsdale she was the daughter of the late Roch and Beatrice Lafleur Giguere. Alice worked for Polytop Corporation and Manville Jenckes. She enjoyed sailing sewing traveling dancing shopping the beach and most of all her family. She leaves her children Dennis LHeureux and his wife Pauline of Rockford IL and Claire Thibeault and her husband Paul of North Smithfield her son in law Jay Newkirk and his wife Barbara of Loveland CO seven grandchildren Christopher LHeureux and his wife Danielle Matthew and Sarah LHeureux Stephen LHeureux and his wife Holly Cheryl Stanley and her husband Brian Michael Thibeault and his wife Katelyn and Melanie Newkirk eight great grandchildren Benjamin Ella Jonathan Madison Haven Brecken Madison and…

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Gary Hoyle

, Rhode Island

August 6, 2026

Gary R. Hoyle 77 died August 7 2026 in Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was happily married for 54 years and the husband to Susan LeBlanc Hoyle. Born in Woonsocket he was the son of the late Rowland and Vivian Langguth Hoyle. Gary proudly served on the USS Inchon Ship for the Navy. He still maintained reunions with his shipmates for the rest of his life. He was a member of Post 85 Woonsocket. He enjoyed all things antiques including cars and furniture. One of Gary and Sues favorite pastimes was traveling to Pennsylvania to collect new antique treasures to bring home. He owned a 1931 Model A and 56 Ford pickup. He enjoyed building stone walls fireplaces restoring antique furniture and building anything his wife would ask for. He loved his family spending time with them making things for them and especially was always so…

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Nancy Trudel

, Rhode Island

August 9, 2026

Nancy S. Podeski Trudel 80 of Blackstone passed away August 10 2026 in Rhode Island Hospital Providence. She was the wife of Richard Trudel of Blackstone for fiftyeight years. Born in Woonsocket she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret Smith Podeski. Mrs. Trudel worked as a Registered Nurse for Landmark Medical Center and several local doctors offices. She cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren. Along with her husband Richard she is survived by her two children Tammy Downer and her husband Keith of Sutton MA and Michael Trudel and his wife Virginia Beebe of Quincy MA and five grandchildren Hannah and Emma Downer and Michael Danielle and Amanda Trudel. She was the sister of the late Joanne Caselli. Private funeral arrangements were held under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home 510 South Main St. Woonsocket. Memorial contributions in Nancys name may be made to…

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Geraldine Crowley

, Rhode Island

Geraldine A. Garrahan Crowley 85 of Woonsocket passed away peacefully on August 10 2026 at The Holiday Retirement Home in Manville. Gerrie was the wife of the true love of her life the late Martin P. Crowley Jr. whom she married on February 15 1969. Born in Woonsocket she was the beloved daughter of the late William and Dorothy Barry Garrahan. For many years Gerrie was a teaching assistant for the Woonsocket School Department and worked at the Social Street and Globe Park Elementary schools. Prior to that she was a lab technician at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. Gerrie was a "summer girl" and so enjoyed summers at the beach with her friends and grandchildren. She also loved her shopping trips to Garden City dining out and laughing often with her many friends. She was an extrovert by nature a friend to all and had a…

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Efrain Espinosa

, Rhode Island

August 4, 2026

Efrain Espinosa 28 of Woonsocket died August 5 2026. Efran was born in the Bronx NY to Nilcys Benitez and Edgar Espinosa. He had such a big heart and was so sweet and kind to everyone he interacted with. Always willing to help no matter what it was. He graduated from Nowell Academy in 2017. One of the happiest moments of his life was the birth of his son Giovanni Jose Gio who was born in the year 2013 and who he deeply loved. His passion was in learning and exploring. Known for his endless curiosity Efran was always asking questions reading deeply and seeking to understand the world around him. He was a passionate gamer and an enthusiastic fan of both Marvel and DC universe. Spiderman was his favorite superhero. He found joy in worlds where good triumphs evil. He held a deep lifelong fascination with the worlds religions…

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Santina "Sandy" Potter

, Rhode Island

July 29, 2026

Santina "Sandy" Buglio Potter loving wife of the late Glendon "Jerry" Jarold Potter passed away on July 30 2026 at the age of 85 with her beloved daughter Donna by her side. She was the daughter of Carlo and Stella Masse Buglio of Woonsocket RI. She was preceded by her brother Carl Buglio of N. Smithfield. She is survived by her 4 children Lt Col Jeffrey Potter of South Kingstown RI daughter Donna Allard Potter of Cumberland RI son Timothy Potter of Lincoln RI and son Sean Potter of Natick MA. Additionally Sandy is survived by 9 grandchildren Ryan Allard Bradford and Jeffrey Allard Benjamin Andrew and Mia Potter as well as James Annelise and Juliette Potter. She is also survived by one great grandchild Iris Potter. Sandy grew up in Woonsocket RI where she excelled in athletics and was elected Secretary of her Woonsocket High School Class of 1957…

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Kesho Kumar

, Rhode Island

Kesho Kumar 91 of Providence passed away peacefully on July 25 2026 at Elmhurst Nursing and Rehabilitation in Providence while surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will take place on Wednesday July 29th at 10am in the Chapel of Hope Memory at Swan Point Cemetery 585 Blackstone Blvd. Providence. Cremation will follow the ceremonies. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Charles Coelho Funeral Home 151 Cross St. Central Falls RI. We are deeply sorry for your loss the staff at Charles Coelho Funeral Home Cremation Services When you make a pledge we will fill out a card with your information and pass it along to the family. Once you have entered your pledge our website will automatically provide you with the contact details of the respective charity so that you can independently remit your donation.

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Rosa Baez

, Rhode Island

Rosa E. Baez of Central Falls passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home on the morning of Thursday August 6 2026. Ms. Baez was 88 years old. She was born in Bani Dominican Republic on April 4 1938 daughter of Jose M. Baez and Juana Baez. Rosa was a dedicated mother and homemaker as she raised her children and kept a magnificent home. She possessed a great work ethic and outgoing friendly personality. Ms. Baez immigrated to the United States in 1991 settling in Central Falls. She loved her life in Rhode Island but she enjoyed visiting the Dominican Republic as often as she could. Family was everything to Rosa. Ms. Baez leaves behind her children Estella Romero Marcial Romero Manuel Baez Santa Tecun Fior Baez and Kendy Mijia. She is reunited with her sons the late Efrain Romero and Armando Baez. She was a proud grandmother…

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Miguel Colon Castro

, Rhode Island

Miguel A. Colon Castro of Pawtucket passed away at Golden Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation in North Providence on the morning of August 6 2026. He was 84 years old. Mr. Colon was born in Vega Baja Puerto Rico on April 27 1942 son of the late Francisco Colon and Adoracion Castro. Mr. Colon was an incredibly accomplished man. He was an attorney who practiced in Environmental Law for several years while living in Puerto Rico. While working as an attorney he carried several cases pertaining to natural disasters and FEMA cases. He retired in 2012 and came to Rhode Island in 2015. A deep faith in God compelled Mr. Colon to serve as a Bible teacher with the New Life International Church on Main Street in Pawtucket. There he served on the churchs Board of Directors. He was a good man with a good heart often offering free counseling for…

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Gloria Toro Vda De Antelo

, Rhode Island

Gloria Arminda Toro VDA de Antelo death notice and obituary, Monday July 20, 2026. Charles Coelho Funeral Home & Cremation Services Central Falls, RI 02863

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Jesus Hurtado

, Rhode Island

Jess Fernando Hurtado de 25 aos de Providence falleci repentinamente el 12 de julio a causa de las heridas sufridas en un accidente de moto. Era el querido hijo de Roco Lorena Hurtado y Marvin Sosa Cabrera. Jess fue el hermano amoroso de Amilcar Antelo David Mendoza y Antelo Mendoza. Le sobreviven varios sobrinos y sobrinas as como muchos amigos. El seor Hurtado era un tipo feliz y tena muchos amigos. Era un jardinero trabajador muy apreciado por sus jefes y compaeros. A Jess le encantaba montar en moto y ayudar a los dems. Las horas de visita a las que familiares y amigos estn cordialmente invitados a asistir se celebrarn de 500 a 900 horas el mircoles 29 de julio en la funeraria Charles Coelho 151 Cross St. Central Falls RI.El entierro tendr lugar en Santa Cruz Bolivia. We are deeply sorry for your loss the staff at Charles…

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Edwin Rosales

, Rhode Island

January 12, 1976

Edwin Rolando Rosales of Central Falls passed away suddenly at his home on August 3 2026. Mr. Rosales was 50 years old. He was born on January 13 1976 in San Antonio Suchitepequez Guatemala the beloved son of Olga M. Rosales Rodriguez. Upon immigrating to the United States Edwin and his family settle in Houston Texas where he graduated from Robert E. Lee High School. In addition to his high school diploma Mr. Rosales also earned his CDL Certification and traveled throughout the country as a Tractor Trailer Driver. In typical Edwin fashion of always wanting to help others he decided to become a mentor and instructor at NETTS Trucking School on Higginson Ave. in Central Falls. Mr. Rosales was extremely well liked and respected by his peers. Edwin was simply a people person. He was the definition of a family man with a true devotion to his children. Anytime…

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