Pawtucket – Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Berube) Cordeiro, 73, of Hillcrest Avenue, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Urban “Ebby” Cordeiro. Born in Cumberland, a daughter of the late Emile and Rita (McGovern) Berube, she had lived in Pawtucket for the past fifty-four years. Mrs. Cordeiro worked as a waitress for Chelo’s in Warwick before retiring. She is survived by three...

Lincoln - Robert Willard Kay died Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 with his beloved three girls by his side. Born prematurely, he fit in the size of a shoebox and from the beginning he was a fighter. He was the son of Arthur W. and Cecile M. (St. Andre) Kay. Born in Pawtucket, he was 84 years young, just shy of his 85th birthday.  Robert, better known as “Bobby Kay” graduated from East High School and Johnson & Wales University. A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he...

Cumberland – Peter A. Adam, 57, of Cumberland entered eternal rest with his Lord after a courageous battle with leukemia, while surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Peter was the husband of Margaret M. (Benoit) Adam for over 33 years. Along with his beloved wife, he left his children Nicholas Adam and his wife Justynn of Manville, and Jennifer Adam and her boyfriend Dylan Holander of Manville. He is also survived by his brother Raymond Adam and his wife Gail of...

Woonsocket – Louise D. (Laplante) Smith, 63, of Brookhaven Lane, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence.  She was the beloved wife of Gordon Smith.  Mr. & Mrs. Smith had been married for thirty-one years. Born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Rene and Cecile (Trudeau) Laplante, she had been a lifelong resident of the city. Mrs. Smith worked as an office manager for Ultracision, Ethicon and Endius before retiring. She...

Lincoln - Ruth Mildred (Pylka) Black, born in Pawtucket, RI, passed away on October 18, 2020, shortly after celebrating her 96th birthday with family. Ruth was married to the love of her life, Robert W. Black, for 58 years.  Together they raised 4 daughters:  Deborah Black of Boston, MA; Ellen Larson of Haines, Alaska; Charlotte Hooper of Clifton Park, NY; and Jennifer Black of Williamsburg, MA.  She was blessed with 3 grandchildren- Torrey, Aimee, and Nicholas- and was...

Boca Raton, FL – Susan M. Crisafulli, 65, of Boca Raton, FL and formerly of Woonsocket, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Boca Raton, FL.    Born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Domenic and Shirley A. (DeStefani) Crisafulli, she had lived in Woonsocket for 30 years before moving to Pompano Beach, FL 30 years ago. She had lived in Boca Raton, FL for the past 5 years.    Susan was a graduate of Woonsocket High...

Johnston – Robert L. Reynolds, Sr., 89, of Hartford Avenue, died Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence.  He was the beloved husband of the late Mary J. (Mooney) Reynolds. Born in Providence, a son of the late Lester and Dorothy (Cahill) Reynolds, he had lived in Johnston for many years. Mr. Reynolds worked as a truck driver for the Teamsters, Local 251, for many years before retiring. He was an avid football fan, and loved watching the New...

Cumberland – Marion J. (Barlow) Shepherd, 87, of Cumberland passed away peacefully Monday, October 12, 2020. She was the wife of the late Edison W. Shepherd. Born in Providence, she was the oldest daughter of the late Ernest and Alice (Collins) Barlow of Cumberland. She met her late husband at Glass-Kraft and they married in 1955. They lived briefly in Fairlawn, then moved to Cumberland to raise their family on Howard Road, next door to where Marion was raised. Marion is survived by...

Woonsocket – Robert S. Radcliffe, 78, of Woonsocket passed away peacefully Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center, Burrillville.    Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Roland and Grace (Cooper) Radcliffe, he had lived in Woonsocket for the past forty-nine years.    He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the VFW.    Mr. Radcliffe worked for Gray’s Homes in Cumberland before he...

Providence – Maria Borino, 54, of Providence passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at home. A lifelong resident of Providence, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Zanders) Tschuta. Maria spent the majority of her life working in the hospitality industry, but prided herself in being a mother, sister, aunt and friend.  She dedicated her life to her family and those that she loved.  A quote that perfectly describes her is “those who bring sunshine into...