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Thomas C. Gity
July 21, 2015
Thomas C. Gity, 86, of Pawtucket, died Tuesday, July 21st at the VA Regional Medical Center, Providence. He was the husband of the late Beatrice (Normandin) Gity. Born in Central Falls, a son of the late Christo and Domnica (Lity) Gity, he had resided in Pawtucket most of his life.
Mr. Gity was the owner of Tom’s Shoe Repair on Dexter Street in Central Falls for many years. He was a Korean War Army Veteran. He was also a member of the Garfield Social Club.
Survivors include his sons Thomas J. Gity of Pompano Beach, FL and Michael R. Gity of Pawtucket; daughters Christine Rochefort of Rumford and Lynda Feroce and her husband Domenico of Coventry; brother James Gity of Pawtucket; sisters Sofia Showalter and Catherine Gity both of Pawtucket; sister-in-law Lucille LeBlanc of Pawtucket; 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Vangel and Leo Gity.
His funeral service will be held Saturday at 9:00 am in the Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln. Burial with Military honors will be in St. John the Baptist Romanian Orthodox Cemetery, Woonsocket. Calling hours are Friday from 4-7 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s memory to Providence VA Medical Center, Attn: Voluntary Service, 830 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, RI 02908 would be appreciated
Yvette L. (Thibaudeau) LaRiviere
July 25, 2015
Yvette L. (Thibaudeau) LaRiviere, 88, of Lincoln passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Lucien M. LaRiviere. Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Yvette (Lanciaux) Thibaudeau. Yvette lived a full life always surrounded by her loving family.
Yvette was a full time homemaker whose passion was cooking. She attended several cooking schools taught by famed chefs and used her skills to prepare countless meals for family and friends. She was also the co-owner of Belle Bridal in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Yvette is survived by her six children, Yvette Hoagland and her husband Donald of Hatfield, PA, Lucien P. LaRiviere of Lincoln, Mark LaRiviere and his wife Jacquelyn of Chepachet, Eric LaRiviere and his wife Carol of Chepachet, Kenneth LaRiviere and his wife Ann Marie of Telford, PA, and Jeffrey LaRiviere and his wife Merric of Phoenixville, PA. Yvette was the grandmother of fourteen and the great grandmother of four. She is also survived by her siblings Jeanne Thibaudeau of Woonsocket, Roberta Masse of Chapel Hill, NC, Pauline Neri and her husband Frank of N. Providence, Louise Dakake and her husband Norman of E. Greenwich, Richard Thibaudeau of Lincoln, Henri Thibaudeau and his wife Rebecca of Lincoln, and sister in law Patricia Thibaudeau. She is predeceased by brothers Philip and Robert Thibaudeau.
Calling hours for Yvette will be Friday July 31st from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Lincoln Funeral Home located at 1501 Lonsdale Avenue, Lincoln RI. A Mass of Christian burial will take place Saturday August 1st at 10:00 am at St. Jude’s Church located at 301 Front St, Lincoln RI.
The family respectfully request that instead of flowers. donations be made in her honor to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI.02907 or to Amos House, 415 Friendship Street, Providence, RI 02907
Darlene E. Domenici
November 16, 2015
Darlene E. Domenici, 51, of Greenville, died Monday, November 16, 2015 at Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center, Providence. She was born in Providence a daughter of Everett and Florence (Marquard) Domenici of Florida and Cape Cod, MA.
She is also survived by her son Daniel Cobb of Chepachet; daughters Sabrina Mace of Pawtucket and Jossalyn Amaral and her husband Jeffrey of Cumberland; brothers Christopher Domenici and his wife Laurie of Lincoln and Michael Domenici and his wife Mayra of Lincoln; sisters Deborah Falco and her husband Greg of Greenville, Kathleen Domenici of Greenville and Lynn Domenici and Pierre Narath of Boxford, MA and Florida; grandchildren Jaxson and Raegan Amaral and Lyric Nova Gumkowski and many loving nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Vicki Lynn Domenici.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday at 10:00 am in St. Jude Church, 301 Front St., Lincoln. Burial will be private. Calling hours are Wednesday from 4-7 at Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Darlene’s memory to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 N. Main St., Providence, RI 02904 would be appreciated.
Josephine M. (Gendron) Connors
November 30, 2015
Josephine M. (Gendron) Connors, 86, of Cumberland, died Monday, November 30th at Grandview Center.
She was the wife of the late Francis P. Connors. Born in Cumberland, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Inez (Larrow) Gendron.
Mrs. Connors was employed by Hasbro Manufacturing Company for 32 years prior to her retirement.
She is survived by her son Kevin P. Connors of Warwick, her daughter Joanne Audette of Cumberland, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Rita Richards.
Her funeral arrangements are private.
Domenic DeMichele
November 30, 2015
Domenic DeMichele, formerly a resident of the Norwich, Providence, and Lincoln areas, passed away on Monday, November 30th with family at his side. He was the loving spouse of Germaine (Baron) DeMichele, who predeceased him.
Domenic is survived by his daughters, June Fecteau and her husband, Al; Annette Goddard and her husband, Wayne; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and his brother, Louis DeMichele. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Donna Owens, and his sisters; Sue Catallozzi and Angela Ravo.
Domenic was proud of his career in a variety of body shops and loved being the crossing guard near St Patrick Cathedral in Norwich. He enjoyed summers at Cape Cod, quohogging, and making holiday antipastos with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday at 10:00 am in St. Ambrose Church, School Street, Albion.
Domenic’s family wishes to express their gratitude to the loving angels that cared for him on the south wing of Crossings East and the caring staff of the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital who were so gentle during his final hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St Patrick School at 211 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360 or to the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut at 200 Executive Boulevard, Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489 for those who wish to do so.
Clarisse E. Beauparlant
December 2, 2015
Clarisse E. Beauparlant, 95, of North Smithfield, died December 2, 2015 at St. Antoine Residence. She was the wife of the late Gerard J. Beauparlant.
Born in Henryville, PQ Canada, a daughter of the late Arsene and Blanche (Coulombe) Larocque, she had lived in Lincoln from 1956 until she moved to the Villa at St. Antoine in North Smithfield.
Mrs. Beauparlant was employed as a machine operator for American Cord & Webbing until her retirement in 1980. She had been a communicant of St. Jude Church for many years.
She is survived by her sisters Irene Faria of Lincoln and Therese Brunette of Pawtucket, sisters-in-law Germaine Larocque of Lincoln and Dorothee Larocque of North Attleboro, MA and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Leonard, Henry and Maurice Larocque.
A Mass of Christian Burial to which relatives and friends are invited will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 10:00 am in St. Jude Church, 301 Front St., Lincoln. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted.
Hilda T. Towle
December 16, 2015
Hilda T. Towle, 90, of Lincoln, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, at Mt. St. Rita Health Center, Cumberland. She was the wife of the late David B. Towle.
Born in Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Levi and Femah (Thorpe) Hennefer.
Mrs. Towle was employed as a sales associate in the curtain department of the former Ann & Hope Stores in Cumberland for over 30 years.
She had been a member of the Lincoln Senior Center, St. Aidan Church Seniors and Smithfield Ave. Congregational Church Seniors.
Mrs. Towle is survived by her son David L. Towle of Cumberland; her daughter Bonnie Sienko of Rehoboth, MA; her sister Barbara Gray of Lincoln; grandsons David L. Towle, Jr., Jeffrey Towle and Bryan Sienko; her granddaughter Lauren Sienko, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Her funeral service will be held on Monday at 10:00 am at Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln. Burial will be in Newell Burial Ground, S. Attleboro, MA. Visiting hours are Sunday from 3-5 pm.
Maurice D. Moreau
December 31, 2015
Maurice D. Moreau, 95, of Port Charlotte, FL and Westerly, RI, died Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Westerly Nursing Home. He was the husband of Marie (Bechard) Moreau. They had been married 73 years.
Born in Canada, a son of the late Ernest X. and Eva (Arseneault) Moreau, he had lived in Central Falls for many years prior to moving to Florida.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons Robert Moreau and his wife Joni of Cranston, Denis Moreau and his wife Leslie of Smithfield and Gerald and his wife Shelley of Lincoln; his daughter Lillian Gagnier and her husband Jean of Westerly; his sisters Annette Gautreaux of Pawtucket, Lucille Gibeault of Central Falls and Theresa Coulombe or Worcester, MA; four grandchildren Noel, Justin, Jake and Mallory,and numerous nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Gerard Moreau, Joseph Moreau and Simone Messier.
Mr. Moreau was employed as a machinist/toolmaker in the textile industry for many years, though he spent much of his time maintaining his rental properties, and was always available to lend a hand to family and friends.
Throughout his life, one of his great pleasures was traveling all around the country with his beloved wife Marie, affectionately called "Blondie." With their Airstream trailer in tow, they indulged their wanderlust in this home-away-from-home. Their most frequent destinations included beaches and music festivals wherever possible, where they would admire many sunsets together. Music, dancing and social interactions were constants in his life.
He was the epitome of "Joie de vivre" and his joy and happiness was contagious. As more than one well wisher has declared, "Heaven will never be the same!" Rest in Peace, "Moe." We love you.
His funeral will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 8:45 am from the Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Holy Spirit Parish (formerly St. Mathew Church), 1030 Dexter St., Central Falls. Visitation will be held on Monday evening from 6-8. No burial is planned.
Frances 'Fran' L. McDermott
January 1, 2016
Frances 'Fran' L. McDermott, 81, of Cumberland, died January 1, 2016. She was the wife of the late Edward F. McDermott, Jr. Born in Windsor, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Linwood and Mary Alice (Copeland) Billups.
Fran was a graduate of Ivor High School Class of 1952 and earned her Registered Nurse degree from Kings Daughters Hospital-School of Nursing in 1956. In 1970 she achieved her Licensed Nursing Administrators titled from the University of Rhode Island Extension program and from 1970 – 1999 she received various continuing education credit in related topics.
She began her nursing career as a RN Staff Nurse from 1956-1957 at Kings Daughters Hospital and from 1957-1967 at Pawtucket Memorial Hospital. She was then employed at Grandview Nursing Home as a RN Staff Nurse 1967-1968, Director of Nurses 1968-1970, and Administrator from 1970 until her retirement in 1999.
Fran was a member of RI Long Term Nurses Association, RI Health Care Association, American Health Care Association, Cumberland Lion’s Club, and Seekonk Red Hatters.
She is survived by her sons Edward F. McDermott III of Narragansett, Kenneth McDermott and his wife Tracy of Warwick and Robert McDermott and his long time companion Laurie Siravo of Cumberland; her daughter Patricia F. Waldman and her husband Barry of Cumberland; brothers Frank Billups of North Carolina and Earl Billups of Virginia; sister Virginia Rawls of Virginia; sisters-in-law Lizzie Mae Billups of Virginia, Betty Billups of Virginia and Ginger Billups of North Carolina; 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Leno Billups, J.J. Billups, James Robert Billups, William Billups and Kenneth Billups and the sister-in-law of the late Vicky Billups and Mabel Billups.
Her funeral will be held on Friday at 8:45 am from the Lincoln Funeral Home, 1501 Lonsdale Ave., Lincoln with a Service of Remembrance at 10:00 am in Four Corners Community Chapel, 200 Angell Rd., Cumberland. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, West Wrentham Rd., Cumberland. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4-8 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Fran’s memory to the Cumberland Lions Club.
Frances Branigan
January 6, 2016
Frances Branigan, 91, a long time resident of Lincoln passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 6th at St. Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich, RI after a brief illness and complications of COPD. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada she was the daughter of the late Mary Moline Watrick and William Watrick of Winnipeg.
As a girl, Frances enjoyed canoeing at the Winnipeg Canoe Club as well as speed skating outdoors. She married her childhood sweetheart, Andy Branigan on June 29, 1945 They enjoyed a life traveling during Andy’s professional hockey career, part of which was as a defenseman for the RI Reds, the 1956 Calder Cup winning team.
Her first and only job was in the catalog department at Sears and Roebuck. She rose from order clerk to manager of the department over the course of her 30 year career. After retirement, she enjoyed visiting with great grandchildren in Maine and Massachusetts, as well as her much-loved niece,Mary Anne Theberge and husband Ti-Lou in Arizona.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, Andy. She leaves her daughter Barbara Branigan Smith and her partner Elaine Mondillo of Coventry RI and her son Andrew Michael Branigan and his wife Ann Marie of New Glocester, ME. She also leaves her grandchildren Scott Branigan Smith and his wife Erin Garvey Smith of North Attleboro, MA, Meghan Branigan Dunn and her husband Josh Dunn of Turner, ME, Emily Branigan Landry and her husband Eric Landry of New Glocester, ME. She also leaves six great grandchildren and is survived by her beloved dog, Andy.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10:00 am at St. Jude Catholic Church, 301 Front St., Lincoln, RI where Frances was a communicant since 1956. Arrangements are through Lincoln Funeral Home on Lonsdale Avenue. At her request calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted.
Donations in Frances’ Memory to ASPCA PO Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090-6929 would be appreciated.
