Alice B. (Voisin) O'Brien, of Brooklyn, C.T. passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023 at the age of 78. She was the beloved wife of the late Roger H. O'Brien. Born in Pawtucket on November 11, 1945, she was the only child of Louis and Diana (Vandale) Voisin.  She is survived by her two children Kevin M. O'Brien and his wife Linda of S.C. and Diane O. Auty and her husband Robert of C.T. with whom she lived.  Five grandchildren the late Roger H. O'Brien 2; Daniel...

Norman G. LaFrance, 88, of Rumford, died November 4, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital.  Born in Cambridge, MA, he was the son of the late Albert A. LaFrance and Christina H. (Martel) LaFrance. Norman was Vice President in the banking and real estate industries for many years until his retirement.   He leaves his sister, Martha H. LaFrance of Danvers, MA and many close friends.   Private services were held in the chapel of the DARLINGTON MORTUARY of L. HEROUX...

Pasquale F. Bianchi, 62, of Pawtucket, died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on October 18, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Susan M. (Chapman) Bianchi.  Born in Fall River, MA, he was a son of the late Charles F. Bianchi, Sr. and Ethel (Rebello) Bianchi.  He was lovingly raised by his Aunt “Mama Lou” Louise Bianchi Carvalho.   Mr. Bianchi was employed as a warehouse worker with Yankee Supply, Kondine...

Paul Joseph Church, 75 of Pawtucket, passed away on September 4, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Providence, he is the son of the late Chester and Mary (Sherman) church and a lifelong resident of Pawtucket. After graduating from Mt. St. Charles High School in Woonsocket, he enlisted in the United States Army. In 1968 he deployed to Vietnam and valiantly served with the 503 rd Airborne Infantry Regiment. He received the National Defense Service...

SEEKONK- Claire L. Beauregard died on Sunday September 3, 2023. Born in Seekonk and a lifelong resident, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Imelda Goudreau.  She was the wife for 44 years to Normand P. Beauregard. Claire was devoted to helping her church, first at the former St. Stephens Roman Catholic Church in Attleboro, Ma. She was the recipient of the Diocesan Marian Medal for devoted service to her parish.  She then became a member of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church...

Mary Lynn Venneman, 79, of Pawtucket, died peacefully on September 1, 2023 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital. She was the wife of the late Donald G. Venneman and former wife of the late John J. Conneally.  Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Maurice Tobin and Elizabeth (Rock) Tobin. Lynn was an accountant with Pawtucket Mutual Insurance Company for 33 years until her retirement.  A talented violinist, Lynn received a scholarship to St Xavier’s High School and...

Ronald J. Gobin, Sr., 75, of Providence, died peacefully on August 30, 2023. He was the husband of the late Beverly A. (Raftery) Gobin.  Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Ovila Gobin and Margaret (Burns) Gobin. Ron owned and operated Alliance Motor Sales in Providence until his retirement.  He was also employed at Blackstone Subaru, Colonial Toyota, Moe’s Auto, and Bridge Auto Sales.  He leaves his loving children: Ronald J. Gobin, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth...

Robert E. Allard, 87, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023 at Respiratory & Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island.  He was the husband of the late Claire F. (Beach) Allard.  Born in Attleboro, He was a son of the late Hector J. Allard and Irene A. (Phaneuf) Allard. Mr. Allard was a truck driver for many years until his retirement.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He leaves his loving children: Robert R. Allard of...

Matthew L Vinson, 23, of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away at his home on July 20th, 2023. He was the loving companion of Olivia Hoff. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of Jennifer A. (Movsessian) Vinson and the late Danny M. Vinson. He was the stepson of Timothy J. Muise. Matthew was a 2018 graduate of the Tri-County Regional Vocational High School where he studied the plumbing trade. At the time of his passing Matthew was an accomplished Apprentice plumber working for...

Claire F. Allard, 82, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center.  She was the loving wife of Robert E. Allard.  Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred Beach and Anita L. (Brassard) Beach. Mrs. Allard was a homemaker and was employed as a machine operator in the manufacturing industry until her retirement.  She enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with her family. In addition to her husband, she...