All Obituaries

Cynthia A. Dillon, 82, of Rumford, died peacefully on June 4, 2022 at the Village at Waterman Lake.  Born in Cranston, she was a daughter of the late Earle H. Bassett and Pearl M. (Phillips) Bassett. Cynthia was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the American Legion Post 311 in Seekonk.  She leaves her loving children: Patricia A. Dillon of Medina, MN and Michael E. Dillon and...

J. Elaine Feighery, 82, of Seekonk, died peacefully on May 26, 2022 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the wife of the late Robert P. Feighery.  Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late George S. Dupuis and Jeannette (Vandal) Dupuis.  Mrs. Feighery was employed as a customer service representative with Chadwicks for many years until her retirement.   She also worked as a Nursing Aide at Linn Healthcare Center.  She was a...

Gemma (Lamoureux) Fortier, 97, passed away Sunday, May 15that the Holiday Nursing Center in Manville. She was the wife of the late Roland O. Fortier Born in Manville, RI, on November 2, 1924, she grew up in Albion. She graduated from St Clare High School in Woonsocket at the age of 14 and earned a Bachelor of education at RI College of Education (now RIC) at age 18. She taught elementary school in Albion until marrying childhood friend and Navy sailor Roland O. Fortier on July 5, 1945. They...

Donald E. Morrell, 89, of Rehoboth, died peacefully on April 24, 2022 at Miriam Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Marjorie A. (McLean) for 65 years. Born in Barrington, RI, he was a son of the late Clarence S. Morrell and Nancy M. (McConnell) Morrell. He was the brother of Norman Morrell of Riverside and Ruth Meadows of Barrington. Don was employed with Local 17 as a Sheet Metal Mechanic for many years until his retirement.  A craftsman by trade and tinkerer...

Ernest Lamond Goff September 8, 1939 - May 5, 2022 Ernest Lamond Goff known as Lamie passed May 5, 2022 from AML cancer. Ernie grew up in Rehoboth Massachusetts on a New England dairy farm with his mother Dorothy a school teacher and his father Ernest Goff a dairy man and his disabled brother David and his cousin Billy. He graduated from East Providence High School and later went to Dartmouth College (‘61) on an ROTC full scholarship. He served in the Navy as a ship officer. ...

  Margaret M. Woodard (“Peggy”) of Norton, MA, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.  Peggy was born in Richfield Park, NJ, and grew up in Queens Village, in New York City. Peg raised her family in Norwood, MA where she was an active member of the community. She organized a food co-op, worked on political campaigns, and volunteered with numerous organizations including the Girl Scouts and Meals on Wheels. In addition, she was...

Susan J. Anderson, 74, of Rehoboth, died March 9, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late G. James Anderson, III. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Weston C. Haskell and Constance M. (McKenney) Haskell. Susan was a graduate of Sturdy Hospital School of Nursing, working as a Registered Nurse working in private practice and nursing homes for many years until her retirement. She was a Communicant of Grace Episcopal Church in Providence. She was an...

Marie A. Toner, 87, of Pawtucket, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 18, 2022 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  She was the former wife of Michael H. Toner of Pawtucket.  Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late George V. Girard and Rose D. (Grenon) Girard.   Ms. Toner was employed with Carol Wire & Cable for many years until her retirement.   She was a devoted Communicant of Our Lady of Consolation...

Robert H. “Grumpy” Martel, 70 of Pawtucket, died February 23, 2022 at Oak Hill Nursing Center. Born in Pawtucket, he was a son of the late Joseph R. Martel and Dorothy C. (Breault) Martel.   Mr. Martel was employed as a salesman with Tarpy’s Beef Company in Pawtucket until his retirement.  He was an auto racer at Seekonk Speedway where he was affectionately known as “Grumpy.”  He leaves his loving sister, Marilyn S. Njoes and her...

Russell F. Latham, 81, of Rehoboth, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 12, 2022.  He was the loving husband of Virginia R. (Potter) Latham.  Born in Taunton, he was a son of the late Howard F. Latham and Lillian L. (Howland) Latham. Russell dedicated his life to serving others. He spent his career in public schools, as a teacher, director of special education, and superintendent of schools in Brockton, Dighton-Rehoboth, Berkley,...