Thursday, July 2, 2026

Obituaries

Former state senator, North Smithfield councilor & Citizen of the Year dies at age...

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A five-term state senator and former president of the North Smithfield Town Council, who was once named Citizen of the Year in town, has...

John C. Lahar

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John C. Lahar, 48, of Mendon, Mass. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 28, 2022.   He is the beloved husband to Alyssa S. (Gordon) Lahar....

Honored educator & coach Ducharme dies at 92

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BURRILLVILLE – A man whose contributions to the Burrillville community have long been celebrated with scholarships and other honors died this week at the...

Former councilor, longtime public servant Binns dies at age 75; flags lowered in Burrillville

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BURRILLVILLE – A woman whose dedication to public service spanned several decades, and has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, died this week...

Former deputy chief, 60-year Harrisville fire volunteer dies at age 84

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BURRILLVILLE – A well-known volunteer firefighter in Harrisville who served as deputy chief of the village department for some 38 years died this month...

Famed horse trainer, owner of North Smithfield farm, dies of septic shock at 74

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OLDSMAR, Fla. – The owner of a North Smithfield farm who went on to train horses for the Tampa Bay Downs died of septic...

Former town councilor, arson investigator dies at 72

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BURRILLVILLE – A longtime Providence firefighter who was active in town government died this month at the age of 72. Joseph Francis Dorsey died at...