Lincoln – Marion F. (Bennett) Andrews, of Lincoln, died Monday, April 6, 2020, four days shy of her 98th birthday, at Linn Health Center, East Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Saylesville Fire Chief Earl R. Andrews, Sr. Born in Central Falls, a daughter of the late Edward Bennett and Beatrice (Thurber) Bennett Thurber, she had been a lifelong resident of Lincoln. Mrs. Andrews worked as a department manager for Sears & Roebuck, Providence, for twenty-eight...

Pawtucket - Maurice P. Trottier, 89, of Pawtucket, passed away on his 89th birthday, Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, Bristol.  He was the husband of Penelope E. (Thomson) Trottier for 60 years.  Born in Central Falls, he was a son of the late Wilfred and Albina (Baril) Trottier.  In 1948 he enlisted in the Naval Reserves at the age of 17.  He joined the US Army on October 24, 1949 and was sent to Korea in August 1950 as a member of the 78th AAA...

Woonsocket – Gary M. Bouffard, 37, of Fourth Avenue, died Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, a son of Judith (Turner) Bouffard of Woonsocket, and the late Joseph A. Bouffard, Jr., he had lived in Lincoln before moving to Woonsocket. Mr. Bouffard worked as a taxi driver and shuttle bus driver for Airport Taxi, Warwick, and previous was an auto mechanic.  He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of...

Christopher David Tomlinson of Cumberland RI passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 28, 2020 at the age of 39.  He was the devoted husband of Katie (Anderson) Tomlinson and father to Timothy, Andrew, and Emily.  Born and raised in Lincoln, RI, he was the son of Judith and David Tomlinson and brother of Matthew.  Chris graduated from Lincoln High School in 1998 where he made many long-lasting friendships.  He was a food broker for Waypoint and considered highly...

North Smithfield – Lillian G. (Bellemer) Murphy, 79, of Rhodes Avenue, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at St. Antoine Residence, North Smithfield.  She was the beloved wife of the late James E. Murphy. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Royal and Gertrude (Gray) Bellemer, she had lived in Chepachet and Lonsdale, moving to Winter Haven, Florida after retirement. Mrs. Murphy worked for the State of R.I. Department of Human Services as a fiscal clerk in the Vocational...

Warren – Arthur Scott, Jr., 86, of Warren, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Arthur and Irene (Demers) Scott, he had lived in Warren for many years. Mr. Scott was a professor of Sociology at Providence College, retiring in 2005.  He was a graduate of Brown University, Providence.  He had also worked as a civilian contractor with the United States Navy. He was an avid runner and swimmer, and...

Cumberland - Lucille E. Caron-Stroker, 87, of Cumberland, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Stroker and the late Walter C. Caron.  She was born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Rene and Yvette (Authier) Brule. Mrs. Stroker was a member and Past President of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Lefebvre Post in Central Falls and was a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts on Curran Road, Cumberland....

Woonsocket – Mark E. Buxton, Sr., 63, of Wood Avenue, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence.  He was the beloved husband of Christine (Jette) Buxton. Born in Bangor, Maine, a son of the late Theodore and Marion (Bradbury) Buxton, he had lived in Woonsocket for most of his life. Mr. Buxton had worked for various textile mills and for Walmart before retiring. He enjoyed working on cars, and taking “getaways” to Twin River Casino, but most...

Lincoln – Dolores T. (Peters) Sousa, 86, formerly of Old River Road, died Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the Stillwater Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing Community, Greenville. She was the beloved wife of Raymond Sousa, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Sousa had been married for sixty-five years. Born in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late Enos and Mary (Martin) Peters, she had lived in Rehoboth and Lincoln before moving to Greenville. She enjoyed painting with watercolors, sewing and...

South Attleboro, MA - On Friday, March 20, 2020 Gerard P. Lee, loving father grandfather and great grandfather suddenly but peacefully passed away at the age of 100. Gerard was born on September 30, 1919 in Attleboro. After graduation Jerry served proudly as a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps under FDR.  In 1941 he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving his country during WW II, mostly in the South Pacific.  After the War he returned home and began working at Swank Inc....