<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?> <rss xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" version="2.0"> <channel> <description>Menard Funeral Home provides online obituaries, funeral notices, condolences, tributes and death notices - powered by the national CurrentObituary.com database.</description> <item> <description>Richard C. Heroux, 87, of Woonsocket died peacefully Friday evening October 30, 2026 at The Holiday in Manville surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Pierre and Clara (Guilmette) Heroux. He was a resident of Woonsocket for most of his life. While raising his family, he also lived in North Smithfield for about 20 years before returning to Woonsocket. Mr. Heroux was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Richard was a talented truck and car mechanic. During his career he worked at Menard Ford and Picard Motors and was later employed with Consumers Oil Company until retiring in 2001. Richard was a member of the Woonsocket Elks (B.P.O.E.) Lodge #850. Richard was a lifelong auto racing enthusiast. He co-owned a race car with his friend Lenny Plasse while Richard s son Rob was the driver. Richard was frequently right by the trackside at Thompson Speedway as he cheered on his son. His love of racing continued through the generations, as he was also involved with his granddaughter s quarter midget race team. He enjoyed being part of the excitement, supporting her and sharing his passion for racing with another generation of his family. Richard was a true motorcycle enthusiast, as he loved to ride and rebuild motorcycles. He especially enjoyed taking motorcycle trips with his friends, hitting the open road, taking in the scenery and beautiful weather, and making lasting memories along the way. In his later years Richard took up golf and found fulfillment in the fresh air, exercise and camaraderie of a day on the golf course. He especially enjoyed golfing with his friends and sharing plenty of good times and laughter. He also treasured going on fishing trips aboard his son Ricky s boat, enjoying time on the water and making memories together. One of Richard s favorite times of the year was the annual family reunion, a cherished tradition that had brought the family together for 25 years. Richard played an important role in keeping that tradition alive and bringing everyone together. He treasured the opportunity to reconnect with loved ones, share stories and laughter, and create lasting memories with generations of his family. Above all, Richard will be remembered for the love and devotion he had for his four children. Being a father was one of the most important parts of his life, and he took great pride in each of his children. He was dedicated to them, cared deeply about their lives and accomplishments, and treasured the bond they shared. His love and support remained a constant throughout their lives, and his family was at the heart of everything he did. The memories they made together will remain a lasting part of his legacy. Richard is survived by his children, including sons Richard C. Heroux, Jr. of Voluntown, CT, Russell A. Heroux and his wife Tracy of Pompano Beach, FL, Robert M. Heroux and his wife Erin of Rehoboth, MA, and daughter Robyn Winchester and her husband Bob Spear of New Gloucester, Maine. He was the brother of Pierre Heroux and his wife Loretta of Rochester, Minnesota, and the late Ronald Heroux and Henri Heroux. Richard was the proud grandfather of 17 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews and their families. Richard was the longtime companion of Marie Jeanne Gignac of North Carolina and was the former husband and friend of Priscilla (Dugas) Heroux of Sanford, Maine. In accordance with Richard s wishes, visiting hours are omitted and burial will be private. Arrangements are in care of the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave., Woonsocket. www.menardfuneralhome.com </description> <enclosure length="0" type="image/jpeg" url="https://currentobitwebstorage.blob.core.windows.net/152/3f59c4df06d6402e81827d9f01fad989.jpg" /> <link>https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/303644</link> <pubDateParsed>2026-11-12T06:56:15.4261084Z</pubDateParsed> <title>Richard C. Heroux&lt;br/&gt;Oct 30, 2026</title> </item> <item> <description>The two uniforms Father Philip Gaston Salois wore upon his person represented the bookends of a life dedicated to the service of God and Country. Amidst the steaming jungle of Vietnam in 1970, a young 21 year-old newly minted Army private, born between the steeples and smokestacks of the proud hard-working mill city of Woonsocket, Rhode Island and subsequently raised in the sunshine of Southern California, wore the jungle service green of an Army grunt. Years later that young man would don another uniform, the Roman collar and vestments of a Catholic priest, as he dedicated the rest of the life in service to the people of the God who had spared him that day so long ago.  Father Phil would wear that uniform, his priest collar and vestments, for the remainder of his days while ministering to his fellow veterans and those who cared for and supported them, who in the words of Abraham Lincoln,  & cared for him who had borne the battle&  . Those two uniforms complement each other, as they come together both literally and figuratively. Those uniforms, that of a soldier and the garments of a priest, represent the reality of Philip Salois life s journey, from the bitterness of war, and the comforting solace of peace, to hope that leads to the promise of eternity. Those two uniforms were worn by, lived in by and were to be found together in the person of Rev. Philip G. Salois. A man who served his country and then served God by serving those who had served their country. Reverend Father Philip G. Salois, 77, entered eternal life Tuesday evening October 27, 2026 at home in North Smithfield. Father Salois was the son of World War II Veteran Walter Ernest Salois and World War II Parisian War Bride, Helene Henriette (Podevin) Salois. He was born on November 22, 1948 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. His maternal Grandmother, then a widow, Henriette Helene Podevin moved into the family home from Paris, France and became Philip's nanny. He attended Mount Saint Francis Catholic School for the first three years and at age 9, the family moved to Southern California to a town called Covina. He attended Charter Oak Elementary and Badillo Elementary School, Sunflower Junior High School, and then Charter Oak High School and graduated in June of 1966. He went to California State College in Fullerton for one year and then went to work at Employers Insurance of Wausau in Los Angeles from 1967 to 1969. He was drafted into the United States Army on March 9, 1969. He completed Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Infantry Training at Fort Ord in Monterey, California. In September of 1969 he was deployed to Vietnam as a Combat Infantryman. He was assigned to the 199th Light Infantry Brigade (Redcatchers), 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment (Cottonbalers), 2nd Platoon, 4th Squad. On March 1st, 1970 his Platoon was caught in a U-shaped ambush and Salois, along with another comrade, Herbert W. Klug, rescued six of their fellow soldiers under heavy enemy fire. Herbert Klug gave his life in rescuing the soldiers with Salois. In recognition of his actions that day Philip Salois was awarded the Silver Star, the third highest award for bravery. It was during the events of that day that Philip made a promise to God, that if the Lord would spare his life, he vowed that he would do whatever God called him to do. He completed his tour of duty and returned home to the United States and rejoined his parents Walter and Helene on October 12, 1970. In 1974, recalling the promise he made to God in Vietnam, Philip felt a call and began his discernment to the Priesthood. He entered the Seminary in Camarillo, California and in 1976 decided to join a Religious Congregation called the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette. He finished his college studies at Providence College and earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy. In 1980 he earned his Master of Divinity (M. Div.) degree at Weston School of Theology, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He received Holy Orders and was ordained a priest on June 9, 1984 at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church in Woonsocket by the late Most Rev. Bishop George Pearce, S.M., a retired missionary bishop who was then in residence and serving as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Providence. In 1988 Fr. Phil accepted a position at the VA Boston Healthcare System as a Catholic Chaplain. In 1990 he became the Chief of Chaplain Service for VA Boston supervising 11 Chaplains of various denominations. Also, in 1990, he returned to the United States Army as a reservist and became the Catholic Chaplain to the 455th Field Hospital in Rhode Island and served there until the 455th was deactivated in 1998. He then became the Catholic Chaplain for the 883rd Medical Company (Combat Stress Control) in Boston, Massachusetts. He attained the rank of Captain and was discharged for compassionate leave in 2002 in order to care for his aging mother who was a widow since 1979. In 2002 the 883rd was called up to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Father Salois retired from the VA Boston Medical Center in February 2015. He continued to be involved doing veterans-focused ministry and was aligned with numerous Veteran Service Organizations. He was the Massachusetts Department Chaplain for the American Legion for over 38 years and held the position of National Chaplain for the American Legion in 2019-2020. He also maintained the role of National Chaplain to Vietnam Veterans (VVA) of America since 1990 and the President and Chaplain of the James Michael Ray Memorial VVA Chapter #818 for over 30 years. He was the local Chaplain for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 11519 in Woonsocket and then Post # 6342 until present. He also became the Rhode Island Department VFW Chaplain in 2024. He was the Chaplain to Disabled American Veterans Chapter #12 in Woonsocket and became the Rhode Island State DAV Chaplain in 2024. He was the Chaplain to Military Officers of Foreign Wars - Rhode Island Commandery since 2018. He was also a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and a Knight in the Saint Finnian Preceptory of the Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem. In 1989 Fr. Salois founded the National Conference of Vietnam Veteran Ministers, an organization dedicated to promoting the spiritual healing of former military Chaplains and men and women who were ordained after their war service or in some ministry promoting spiritual healing from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It later became the International Conference of War Veteran Ministers which opened it up to men and women from other English speaking nations including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. In 1989 he participated and gave a talk on the  Spiritual Healing for War Veterans at the World Federation of War Veterans meeting in Dubrovnik, Croatia where he met and interacted with war veterans from every nation in the world. The following year he was invited to give a similar talk to the Peaceful Caucasus Conference in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia. In attendance were war veterans from Georgia, Chechnya, Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia - those primarily who fought in the 20-plus years in the war the U.S.S.R. was fighting in Afghanistan. Father Salois was invited back the following year in 1991 to speak a similar conference in Baku in the Republic of Azerbaijan. In 2001 he was invited to give a presentation to a conference in Sarajevo, Bosnia but due to the events of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania, he was prevented from making any international travel. In 2004 Fr. Phil received the Lantern Award, the annual award recognizing the recipient s patriotism, from the Massachusetts State Council of the Knights of Columbus for his lifetime service. On Veterans Day, November 11, 2024, Dan McKee, Governor of Rhode Island, awarded Fr. Salois, the Rhode Island Cross, the highest honor given by the state to a military veteran. In the same program he was awarded the rank of Legionnaire into the Order of Saint Maurice, the highest honor awarded by the National Infantry Association. In May 2025 he was inducted in the Rhode Island HaIl of Fame. On February 27, 2019 Fr. Phil had the honor of delivering the invocation at the United States House of Representatives at the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. In recent years Fr. Phil was an honored presence at the annual Woonsocket community Memorial Day and Veterans Day services. True to his mission he unfailingly offered his prayerful presence and words of comfort, support and encouragement for fellow veterans, their families, the community and our country with the eternal message of Faith, Hope and Love! Notably Fr. Phil was the honored guest and keynote speaker at the Fairmount Post 85 American Legion Vietnam War Veteran Dedication ceremony on October 20, 2024 where he proudly officiated at the service dedicating the memorial honor area veterans. Fr. Phil s lasting legacy will be his service to God, his Country and fellow veterans, all of whom he considered as part of the flock he was entrusted with and faithfully served and cared for until he drew his final breath. He was a man with a compassionate and understanding heart, a ready smile, roaring laugh and a serene outlook on life based upon his trust in God s tender care and mercy. For the members of his fellow VVA Chapter #818 it can only be seen as providential that Fr. Phil passed into eternal life at 8:18 PM on October 27th. Everyone is welcome to honor, remember and pray for Fr. Phil at his funeral Saturday November 21st at 9:00 am from the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket followed by a Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Holy Trinity Parish at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 1409 Park Ave. Woonsocket. Father Salois will lay-in-repose at Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket, Rhode Island on Friday November 20th for visiting hours from 2:00-6:00 pm. The funeral home will be open that Friday starting at 8:30 am and remain open until 9:00 pm for anyone who wishes to pay their respects outside of the formal hours. In accordance with his wishes Fr. Phil will be laid to rest with Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia at a future date. Please refer to the funeral home web site for updated information for the burial service details as they are finalized. In lieu of flowers, Fr. Phil directed that memorial donations may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #818 P.O. Box. 818 Woonsocket, RI. 02895 or the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette, 85 New Park Ave, Hartford, CT 06106. www.menardfuneralhome.com </description> <enclosure length="0" type="image/jpeg" url="https://currentobitwebstorage.blob.core.windows.net/152/beb3ccdaf614445cbfe0110beb50e07a.jpg" /> <link>https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/303586</link> <pubDateParsed>2026-11-12T06:56:15.4261084Z</pubDateParsed> <title>Rev. Philip G. Salois&lt;br/&gt;Oct 27, 2026</title> </item> <item> <description>Brenda S. (Paquette) Rossi, 65, of Woonsocket passed away Sunday evening October 25, 2026 at UMass Medical Center University Campus in Worcester. Born in Woonsocket she was a daughter of the late Roger and Ann (Denomme) Paquette. She was a graduate of Woonsocket High School with the class of 1979 and later attended Lincoln Tech. Brenda was a resident of Woonsocket for most of her life and also lived in the Manville and Chepachet areas for a several years. Brenda was employed with CVS Pharmacy call center as a pharmacy technician before retiring in 2023. Brenda had a special place in her heart for Koala bears. In her leisure time she enjoyed singing karaoke and keeping up with her soap operas. Brenda will be remembered as a quiet person who held her family and loved ones close to her heart. Brenda is survived by her two daughters Kerron Rossi of Oak Hill, Florida and Jamie Rossi of Woonsocket. She was the proud grandmother of Austin Rossi Pacheco of Riverside. She was the sister of Roger Paquette and his husband Joey Gadberry of Woonsocket and Barbara Sheehan and her husband Russell of Woonsocket. She is also survived by her nieces Elizabeth Tatarian and Stephanie Corticelli and great-nieces Aubrey, Aria and Alivia. She was the longtime friend of Gus DaSilva of Woonsocket. In accordance with her wishes Brenda will be laid to rest in a private service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org Arrangements are in care of the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket. www.menardfuneralhome.com </description> <enclosure length="0" type="image/jpeg" url="https://currentobitwebstorage.blob.core.windows.net/152/b5d82aa9525c40a8b96bcdb53b5e42d6.jpg" /> <link>https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/303529</link> <pubDateParsed>2026-11-12T06:56:15.4261084Z</pubDateParsed> <title>Brenda S. (Paquette) Rossi&lt;br/&gt;Oct 25, 2026</title> </item> <item> <description>Donat J. Godin, 91, formerly of Manville and Cumberland, died peacefully Monday evening October 12, 2026 at St. Antoine Residence. Born and raised in Albion he was the son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Gagne) Godin. He was a resident of Manville for most of his life and lived just across the river in Cumberland for the past several years. Donat spent his career as a skilled mechanic. In his earlier years he worked for A&amp;D Tires and Auto Service in Smithfield, Roy s Garage in Manville, Pierce Chevrolet, Normandin Chevrolet, also operated his own garage in Manville and also worked at Pratt Precious Metals in Cumberland. In retirement he also worked with his late brother Rene Godin as a caretaker at St. James Cemetery. Donat was a devoted Catholic and longtime communicant of St. James Parish. Donat loved motorcycle riding. He was a member of the United Motorcycle Club based in Woonsocket. He was an avid NASCAR and NFL football fan. In his later years Donat enjoyed traveling and took vacations out west to Arizona and California to go visit his extended family and godchild Deb (Pinette) Moriarty. Donat s greatest pride and devotion was his family and his love for his very long time companion Claudette Gentes. He was the official family jokester and did the world s best Donald Duck impersonation and took great joy in sharing that with every young child he would come across. Donat is survived by his son Gerald Godin and his wife Shirley of Margate, FL and five daughters Suzanne Cassidy and her husband Bruce of Greer, South Carolina, Denise McShane and her husband Jim of North Providence, Lucille L Heureux of Gilsum, New Hampshire, Diane Leblanc and her husband Andre and Lee Hinton and her husband Robert both of Cumberland RI. He is survived by 10 grandchildren Kerri, Tina, Bethani, Isaac, Michael, Rebecca, Michelle, Aimee, Alyssa and Kayla and 9 great-grandchildren as well as 1 great- great-granddaughter. He was the brother of Donald Godin of Central Falls, Pauline Peloquin of Attleboro, Estelle Comire of Woonsocket and the late Rene Godin of Manville. He was the longtime companion of Claudette Gentes of Cumberland, former husband of the late Helen Irene (Plante) Godin and special godfather of Debbie (Pinette) Moriarty of CA. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and their families. Everyone is welcome to gather to honor, remember and pray for Donat at his funeral on Monday October 19, 2026 at 9:00 am from the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. James Church on Division St. in Manville. Visiting hours are Sunday October 18th from 3:00-6:00 pm. Donat will be laid to rest at St. James Cemetery in Manville at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer s Association, RI Chapter 245 Waterman St. Suite 306 Providence, RI. 02906 or www.alz.org. www.menardfuneralhome.com </description> <enclosure length="0" type="image/jpeg" url="https://currentobitwebstorage.blob.core.windows.net/152/56645e1c1ed1416f841aa34e3f5c4b3e.jpg" /> <link>https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/303273</link> <pubDateParsed>2026-11-12T06:56:15.4261084Z</pubDateParsed> <title>Donat J. Godin&lt;br/&gt;Oct 12, 2026</title> </item> <item> <description>Denis W. Laferriere, 69, of Woonsocket died Thursday October 1, 2026 at home. Born in Woonsocket he was the beloved son of Lucille G. (Beausoleil) Laferriere of Woonsocket and the late Laurent R. Laferriere who passed away in 2002. Denis was raised in Woonsocket and graduated from Woonsocket High School with the class of 1976. In his earlier years Denis worked at Electric Boat in Quonset. He spent over 20 years living and working in the Pompano Beach, Florida area in the metal framing construction field. Returning to his roots in Woonsocket, Denis was employed for over 15 years with the City of Woonsocket Highway Department before retiring. Denis was a member of the Cercle Laurier and had recently joined the Woonsocket Knights of Columbus Council # 113. He was a die-hard New England sports fan. His year revolved around the seasons of the Bruins in winter, Red Sox all summer long and of course come fall, he rooted for  his Patriots. Denis lived each and every day of his 69 years to the fullest and savored every moment he was blessed to have. He found deep solace in the great outdoors while fishing and hunting throughout western Rhode Island and South County areas. Summers brought Denis to the family cottage in Sonquipaug on Watchaug Pond in Charlestown where he enjoyed spending time with family. Denis will be remembered for his love and kindness for his family, friends and those closest to him and his Big Laugh. In addition to his mother Lucille, Denis is survived by his brothers and sisters Diane L. Koback and her husband Tom of Woonsocket, Paul R. Laferriere of Slatersville, Susan T. Laferriere of Cumberland, Richard L. Laferriere and his wife Lisa of North Smithfield and David R. Laferriere and his wife Nicole of Treasure Island, Florida and Charlestown, RI. Denis was the uncle of Brian Cote, Derek, Jacob and Kristy Laferriere, Benjamin, David and Katherine Wandrey, Alexander, Matthew, Cassandra (Chirco), and Jackson Laferriere and great-nephew Elliot Cote. Denis was the loving companion of Leslie Nelligan of Woonsocket and her children Shawna Nelligan and the late Ryan Nelligan. Denis loved Leslie s grandchildren Noah and Melody Gonzalez and Jackson and Lillian Nelligan as if they were his own grandchildren. Denis is also survived by his extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins. Everyone is welcome to gather to honor and remember Denis at visiting hours at Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home on Friday October 9th from 4:00-7:00 pm followed by a prayer service. Denis will be laid to rest in the family lot at Resurrection Cemetery in Cumberland with a private service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, and in recognition of his own courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, the family suggests memorial donations in memory of Denis may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network of Rhode Island. www.menardfuneralhome.com </description> <enclosure length="0" type="image/jpeg" url="https://currentobitwebstorage.blob.core.windows.net/152/c882a4f59cd449498e347febaca43cdd.jpg" /> <link>https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/303064</link> <pubDateParsed>2026-11-12T06:56:15.4261084Z</pubDateParsed> <title>Denis W. Laferriere&lt;br/&gt;Oct 01, 2026</title> </item> <item> <description>Linda M. Pernini, 75, of Woonsocket died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday morning September 20, 2026 at Hope Health Hospice Care Center in Providence. Born in Woonsocket she was a daughter of the late George and Lena (DiMichele) Brien. She was a lifelong resident of Woonsocket. Linda worked as a waitress at the Embassy Club and later was employed as a bank manager for Citizens Bank for many years before retiring. Linda will be remembered for her friendly and outgoing personality. She had her own special sense of humor and sarcastic wit. No matter what the situations Linda could come up with just the right words at just the right moment. The best stand-ups in show business couldn t hold a candle to her, and that included everyone on the spectrum from Rodney Dangerfield to George Carlin. Let s just say that she could go from PG to rated R when she had to, and she did. Linda lived life on her own terms. She absolutely loved the holidays and spending time with her family. Linda s family was her whole world to her. Linda s family wishes to express their gratitude to all of the caregivers at The Friendly Home for the care and support she received over the past several years and extra special thanks to Hope Hospice Center in Providence for their empathy and compassionate care for her during her last few days. Linda is survived by her two sons Thomas Galipeau of Woonsocket and Timothy Pernini and his wife Barbara of Chelmsford, MA, and two daughters Tina Rivard of Woonsocket and her late husband Michael  Mike Rivard (who passed away in December of 2020) and Tracy Tharpe and her husband Leigh of Blackstone. She was the loving sister of Joanne Bootland of Woonsocket and is also survived by her precious 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and their families. Everyone is welcome to gather to honor and remember Linda at visiting hours at Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket on Saturday October 3rd from Noon to 3:00pm. A prayer service will be held at 3:00 pm. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial donations may be made to the Woonsocket Animal Control, 242 Clinton St. Woonsocket, RI 02895. www.menardfuneralhome.com </description> <enclosure length="0" type="image/jpeg" url="https://currentobitwebstorage.blob.core.windows.net/152/2341c66d9068400791fd0e98dd5e2c75.jpg" /> <link>https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/302886</link> <pubDateParsed>2026-11-12T06:56:15.4261084Z</pubDateParsed> <title>Linda M. Pernini&lt;br/&gt;Sep 20, 2026</title> </item> <item> <description>Yvonne Boissel traveled far and wide. From the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, to the Eiffel Tower in Paris to the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt she saw most of the world. But for all of her globetrotting adventures, Yvonne knew one thing for certain. She knew where her home was and just right there in her home lay her heart. With her steadfast guide of faith and family as her beacons Yvonne made the trip of a lifetime and came back home again. Home to faith and family. Yvonne C. Boissel, 94, of Woonsocket died peacefully Saturday evening September 19, 2026 at Woonsocket Health Center. She was the loving wife of the late Walter A. Boissel. Yvonne and Walter were married on September 29, 1956 at Holy Family Church and shared nearly 63 years together until his passing on September 20, 2019. Born and raised in Woonsocket she was a daughter of the late Maurice and Irene (Thibeault) Forcier. She was a lifelong resident of the city. Yvonne was a graduate of St. Clare Girls High School with the class of 1949. Yvonne graduated with her diploma in nursing from Notre Dame de Lourdes School of Nursing in Manchester, New Hampshire. In the early 1950s Yvonne worked as registered nurse in Michigan before returning to Woonsocket. She was employed as a school nurse at Woonsocket High School, the Visiting Nurse Service and later at the offices of Dr. Patrick Levesque. Yvonne s faith was the foundation of her life. During her lifetime she was a communicant of Holy Family, St. Charles and later St. Joseph s parishes. During their retirement years Yvonne and Walter were fortunate to travel throughout the United States and all over the world including Europe, the Holy Land and Middle East and many other memorable destinations. Yvonne will be remembered for her faithfulness and devotion to her family. While not necessarily an extrovert, Yvonne nonetheless did not hesitate to share her thoughts or feeling on any given matter. A wallflower she was most certainly not. Yvonne is survived by her children Marc Boissel and his wife Donna of Attleboro, Claire Piette and her husband Richard of Woonsocket, Andre Boissel and his wife Cheryl of Harrisville and Louise Boissel of Pawtucket. She was the proud memere of her 5 grandchildren Keith, Matthew, Caitlin, Br. Basil, OSB (Jonathan) and Charlie and her 5 great-grandchildren. She was the sister of Louis Forcier and Constance Forcier of Woonsocket, Lucille Parenteau of Bellingham and the late Leo and Albert Forcier, Alice Kelly and Beatrice Ferrio. Yvonne is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins and their families. Funeral Services will be private. Yvonne will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband Walter at St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery in Bellingham. In lieu of flowers, and in honor of Yvonne s concern and support of others, memorial donations may be made to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Ave. Providence, RI 02907 or www.rifoodbank.org. Arrangements are in care of the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket. www.menardfuneralhome.com </description> <enclosure length="0" type="image/jpeg" url="https://currentobitwebstorage.blob.core.windows.net/152/4d51b1e872b645cd9faed05bce1a633d.jpg" /> <link>https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/302845</link> <pubDateParsed>2026-11-12T06:56:15.4261084Z</pubDateParsed> <title>Yvonne C. Boissel&lt;br/&gt;Sep 19, 2026</title> </item> <item> <description>Eliana Isabel Gomez Ortega, 39, of Woonsocket died Thursday September 17, 2026 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts surrounded by the love and support of her family. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic she was a daughter of Bernardina Altagracia Martinez Santana and the late Gergorio Rosa Mora. She was raised in Santo Domingo and lived in Yonkers, New York for a number of years before moving to Woonsocket where she has resided for the past several years. Eliana s love and devotion to her family was second to none. Anything and everything that had to do with family activities was her top priority in life. Eliana will be remembered as a friendly and outgoing person who showed kindness and courtesy to everyone she met. Her special sense of love and happiness will be her enduring legacy and one that her family will forever hold close to their hearts. Eliana was a proud and loving mother to her sons Joel Antonio Presinal and Ronald Elian Gomez Ortega. In addition to her mother and her sons, Eliana is survived by her extended family including her siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins both in the United States and the Dominican Republic. They will always cherish Eliana s memory and carry forward her spirit. Everyone is welcome to gather to honor, remember and pray for Eliana at visiting hours on Sunday September 20th at Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket. Visiting hours will begin at Noon and the funeral home will be open for the rest of the afternoon and evening. www.menardfuneralhome.com </description> <enclosure length="0" type="image/jpeg" url="https://currentobitwebstorage.blob.core.windows.net/152/6f5f67626aec4d9398e17c251284acbf.jpg" /> <link>https://www.currentobituary.com/member/obit/302795</link> <pubDateParsed>2026-11-12T06:56:15.4261084Z</pubDateParsed> <title>Eliana Isabel Gomez Ortega&lt;br/&gt;Sep 17, 2026</title> </item> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:56:15 UTC</lastBuildDate> <link>/member/152</link> <title>CurrentObituary.com RSS feed for Menard Funeral Home</title> <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:56:15 UTC</pubDate> <webMaster>webmaster@currentobituary.com</webMaster> </channel> </rss>