All Obituaries

Roger J. Forbes 84, of School St. N. Smithfield, passed away on March 7, 2026, at Landmark Medical Center. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Rita M. (Charest) Forbes-Danese and step-son of the late J. B. Danese. Roger was an engineer in California where he resided for many years. He was a Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Roger was a book enthusiast and possessed a very large collection. He enjoyed spending time watching tennis on TV. Roger is survived by many cousins. A Mass of ...

Lucille J. Cibicki 94, of North Smithfield, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at The Holiday Retirement Home in Manville with her daughter Rachel by her side. She was the wife of the late Taddeus Cibicki and the late Normand Desrosiers. She was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Edmond and Leonie (Desrosiers) Ethier. She held various retail positions at McArthy’s and was an Assistant manager at the former Save Rite Dept Store in Woonsocket. Lucille was a woman of great faith ...

Yolande L. (Laramee) Arel 91, of Woonsocket, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 in Landmark Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Marcel Arel. She was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Romeo and Lillian (Morel) Laramee. After raising her family, Yolande worked as a salesclerk for Riverview Furniture for many years. She was the matriarch of a large family. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children: Marcel R. Arel and his life partner Lisette Larue of ...

Donald R. Lanoue 81, of Woonsocket, passed away on February 25, 2026, at Landmark Medical Center. He was the husband of Pauline (Boisvert) Lanoue. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Lionel and Grace (Farnon) Lanoue. Donald was a supervisor for the Dennison Corporation for thirty-three years before retiring. He was a US Army Veteran. Besides his wife he leaves his children Brian Lanoue of Cumberland and Barbara Kennedy of Greenville, a brother Frank Lanoue and a sister Rita ...

Irene A. Laliberte 103, formerly of Pickering Rd. in Blackstone, passed away on February 25, 2026, at Oakland Grove Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Joseph W. A. Laliberte. Born in Cumberland, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Exilia (Mercier) Bergeron. Irene worked for the former Andrews Mills and Florence Textile retiring in 1987. She was a volunteer at St. Antoines Residence in North Smithfield and St. Theresa’s Parish in Blackstone. Irene is survived by ...

Marguerite Gelinas 86, formerly of Main St. passed away on February 24, 2026, at Landmark Medical Center. Born in Woonsocket, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Annette (Sonier) Dugas. Marguerite was the wife of the late Arthur W. Gelinas Sr. She was a textile worker in several area textile mills for many years. She then worked as a CNA at St. Antoine Residence and in the housekeeping department at Landmark Medical Center. She is survived by her children, Wilfred, Roland, Arthur Jr., ...

Rene G. Payette Jr. 71, of Diamond Hill Rd. passed away on February 24, 2026. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Rene G. and Muriel (Lambert) Payette Sr. Rene was a Registered Agent with the Cannabis Control Commission in MA and worked for DDM Cannabis in Bellingham. Rene graduated from Mt. St. Charles Academy in 1973 and was a graduate of St. Joseph’s College in Maine. He was a member and past President of the Millerville Men’s Club. Rene was a great softball player ...

Pauline J. (Lamy) Degre 69, of Woonsocket, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in RI Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Timothy Degre. Pauline was born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Camille and Lillian (Boiteau) Lamy. She worked as a supervisor for Tech Industries in Woonsocket and was later a department manager at Walmart for several years in 2014 leaving due to Illness. Pauline was a very strong woman and two-time Multiple Myeloma cancer survivor who loved people, iced ...

Joseph Winston Jr. 63, of Woonsocket, died Monday, January 26, 2026, peacefully at home. Born in Alligator, MS, he was a son of the late Joseph and Sally B. (Horton) Winston Sr. He was the husband of Joanne Winston for twenty-eight years. Joseph enjoyed fishing with friends and helping people in need. He especially liked spending time with family. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children, Jenna Winston, Joanne LaFleur, and Jessica Seguinot. He was a father figure to many. He is also ...

On January 24, 2026, Michele Lynn Love (Hughes) unexpectedly gained her wings. Born June 1, 1961 in Pittsfield, ME to Dannis Hughes of Kentucky and the late Arlene Madore (Belanger). She moved to Arizona as a young teen where she met and married her best friend of 45 years, Earl Robert Love on November 2, 1980. She graduated from Marana High School before going on to beauty school and volunteering as a firefighter for the Marana Volunteer Fire Department. She also enjoyed body building. She ...