All Obituaries

Marguerite was born in Drumheller, Alberta, a coal-mining town along the Red Dear River on August 30, 1925—the first child of Adrian Augustus Fournier and Evdokia Mitova (“Edna”). She died peacefully on September 19, 2023 in Durham NC, where she recently celebrated her 98th birthday. Marguerite remembered her early years playing on the banks of the Red Dear River with much fondness, despite the hard times her family experienced there. At age 5, she would spend a year...

Serafina M. Ferreira of Pawtucket, sadly passed on August 10th, 2023 and is now in the presence of God. Serafina was born on July 11th, 1932 in São Miguel, Azores, Portugal. Her dear siblings Xavier, Horácio, Antero, and Germana are no longer with us, but remained in her heart. She was married to her beloved husband Armando J. Ferreira until widowed at 49 years of age. She is survived by her children; Bruno W. Ferreira and his wife Paula, Dalila F. Ferreira, Dario E. Ferreira...

Jewel L. Greenberg, 91, of Randolph, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023 at Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center.  She was the wife of the late Daniel D. Greenberg.  Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Louis Singer and Ethel (Haase) Singer.   Mrs. Greenberg was employed as a bookkeeper at Dave’s TV for many years until her retirement.   She enjoyed traveling, cruises, camping, and spending time with her family. She leaves...

Joseph B. Rapoza, Jr. 77, of Berkley, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2023 at Mount Auburn Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Sharon V. (Haskell) Rapoza.  Born in Taunton, MA, he was the son of the late Joseph B. Rapoza, Sr. and Olive (Marcks) Rapoza.   Joe was employed as a groundskeeper at Wheaton College.  In his younger years, he was an arborist in California.   He was a member of West Dighton Christian Church and a member...

Lois C. Carlson, 90, of Tiverton and formerly of Warren, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Brookdale Sakonnet Bay, with her daughters by her side. She was the wife of the late Rev. Robert S. Carlson.  Born in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, she was a daughter of the late Coles Parent and Gladys (Ellingwood) Parent. Mrs. Carlson was a graduate of Gordon College where she received her Bachelors Degree and Rhode Island College where she received her Masters...

Charles H. Hicks, Jr., 78, of Pawtucket, passed away May 6, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital.  Born in Fort Sill, OK, he was the son of the late Charles H. Hicks, Sr. and Alice M. (Russell) Hicks. Mr. Hicks was employed as a supervisor at Emblem & Badge in Providence until his retirement.  He loved dancing, fishing, martial arts, and drawing.   He leaves his loving daughter, Teresa A. Hicks and her companion John Conn of Providence.  He was the...

Paul E. Larkin, 78, of Attleboro, died peacefully on April 24, 2023 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center.  He was the former husband of the late Irene R. Larkin.  Born in Boston, he was a son of the late Barrett E. Larkin and Mary C. (Hogan Larkin). Mr. Larkin was a truck driver for many years until his retirement.   He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962-1963, being honorably discharged. He leaves his stepdaughter, Charlotte Quigley Larrivee of Middleboro,...

Raymond H. “Mike” Christopher, Jr., 90, of Seekonk and Rangeley, Maine, died peacefully at home on Friday, April 7, 2023.  He was the loving husband for 65 years to the late Barbara A. (Carlson) Christopher.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Raymond H. Christopher, Sr. and Virginia (Barrows) Christopher.  A University of Rhode Island graduate, Mike followed in his father’s footsteps, owning and operating E.A. Johnson, a printing company in East...

Judge Ronald R. Lagueux, age 91, passed away on May 3, 2023 at home with his wife, Denise, by his side. He was born in Lewiston, ME, the only child of Arthur Lagueux and Lauretta (Turcotte) Lagueux. Judge Lagueux excelled in athletics at Lewiston High School, lettering in four sports, football, basketball, and both pitching for the baseball team and running the 440 meters for the track team during the same spring seasons. He turned down offers from The Cardinals and The Red Sox to pursue...

June B. Horton, 80, of Rehoboth, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 17, 2023.  She was the wife of the late Curtis Howard Horton.  Born in Taunton, she was a daughter of the late Roger Bennett and Elizabeth (Carpenter) Bennett. Mrs. Horton was employed as a vocational instructor with Southcoast Educational Collaborative for many years until her retirement.  She was a member of the Rehoboth Congregational Church and member of...