J. J. Duffy Funeral Home

J. J. Duffy Funeral Home Family owned and operated, serving families of the Blackstone Valley area and beyond since 1912.

"We believe that reflecting a loved one’s life, with a tribute as unique as the life lived, creates healing moments that will help our families, live, laugh, and most of all, live well again.” We are dedicated to assisting families create meaningful funerals and life celebrations that celebrate the life lived of a loved one.

She will be remembered for the joy she found in life’s simple pleasures—her love of classic television 📺, especially Los...
04/25/2026

She will be remembered for the joy she found in life’s simple pleasures—her love of classic television 📺, especially Lost in Space and Star Trek, and the music of David Cassidy 🎶. Her creative spirit shined as the host of her public access show, “Daphne’s Madhouse,” bringing personality and imagination to all who watched ❤️

CUMBERLAND Melody B. Mello Bradford, 69, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Greenville Center Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward M. Bradford. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Louis E. and Rita McCarthy Mello...

Taking the time to remember a loved one who has passed with family and close friends is a great way to share fond memori...
04/25/2026

Taking the time to remember a loved one who has passed with family and close friends is a great way to share fond memories. It can also help you to express complex feelings with people who truly understand.

Nicole “Nikki” Elliott, 35, passed away on April 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, adventure, and selfles...
04/24/2026

Nicole “Nikki” Elliott, 35, passed away on April 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, adventure, and selfless service ❤️. From her humanitarian work in Malawi 🌍 to the countless lives she touched at home and abroad, Nikki will be remembered for her boundless generosity, vibrant spirit, and the deep love she shared with all who knew her.

Nicole April Nikki Elliott, 35, of Canton, Massachusetts, passed away on April 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by compassion, adventure, and a profound dedication to helping others. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Nicole lived her life with fearless generosity and an open heart. She was t...

Timothy Henshaw will be remembered for the love he shared with his family and friends, and the lasting impact he made on...
04/22/2026

Timothy Henshaw will be remembered for the love he shared with his family and friends, and the lasting impact he made on those around him ❤️. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Timothy Fletcher Henshaw, 59, a longtime resident of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026. Born in Marlborough, Massachusetts, Tims childhood was spent between the landscapes of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Hawaii. As an adult, he made his home in Rhode Island, whe...

Judith Lancaster will be remembered for her warmth, strength, and the love she shared with her family and friends ❤️. He...
04/22/2026

Judith Lancaster will be remembered for her warmth, strength, and the love she shared with her family and friends ❤️. Her presence touched many lives, and her memory will continue to live on in all who knew her.

Judith A. Kaplan Lancaster, age 78, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Esther Choquet Kaplan. Judy was born in Pawtucket, RI, on June 25, 1947, and spent her childhood in Cumberland, RI, and attended Cumberland Public Schools, gradua...

There comes a time to turn inward. Reflect on what it is we’re leaving to those we love. It is a true act of GREAT respo...
04/22/2026

There comes a time to turn inward. Reflect on what it is we’re leaving to those we love. It is a true act of GREAT responsibility. Are you living in a way that is building the legacy you wish to leave?

Lisa T. Carvalho will be remembered for her love of family, her strength, and the joy she brought to those around her ❤️...
04/21/2026

Lisa T. Carvalho will be remembered for her love of family, her strength, and the joy she brought to those around her ❤️. Her kindness, creativity, and the special moments she shared with loved ones will never be forgotten.

Lisa Carvalho, 46, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. She was the loving wife of Paul Machado. Born in Attleboro, MA, she was the daughter of Michael Carvalho and Kerry Moreau. Lisa resided in Cumberland for the past 10 years, previously livin...

Deborah Renee Aiken, 75, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, leaving behind a life filled with strength, energy, a...
04/21/2026

Deborah Renee Aiken, 75, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, leaving behind a life filled with strength, energy, and love ❤️. She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit, love of music and dancing 🎶, athletic drive 🎾, and the joy, laughter, and wisdom she shared with her family and friends.

Deborah Renee Aiken, 75, of Woonsocket, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Landmark Medical Center. Born in Harlem, New York in 1950, Debbie was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Holestine Oliver Aiken. She grew up in New York City and spent the past ten

Lisa T. Dupre, 56, of North Providence, passed away on April 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family ❤️. She will be r...
04/20/2026

Lisa T. Dupre, 56, of North Providence, passed away on April 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family ❤️. She will be remembered for her generous spirit, love of cooking 🍳, creativity through crocheting and crafts 🧶, and the joy she found in family, long rides in her pink jeep 🚗, and time with those she loved most.

NORTH PROVIDENCE Lisa T Dupre, 56, of North Providence passed away on Tuesday April 14th 2026 at home surrounded by her family. Lisa was the loving wife to Kevin E Dupre until his passing in 2021. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Alfredo Costa and Alice

Dolores M. Enright, 91, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family ❤️. Kno...
04/20/2026

Dolores M. Enright, 91, of Cumberland, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family ❤️. Known affectionately as “Meme,” she will be remembered for her kindness, devotion to family, and the joy she found in playing cards ♠️ and time spent with those she loved most.

Cumberland Dolores M. Anger Enright, 91, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Valley View Health Rehabilitation in Woonsocket. Born in Woonsocket on March 19, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Emile Anger and Corana Laflur Anger. She was the

04/19/2026

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Co-Create a meaningful tribute to a life well lived with a funeral as personal as that very life. Like a snowflake, every life is different, that is why we are committed to creating unique and meaningful memorials. We create healing through personalization.

Safely accommodate your family and friends with social distance, innovative services such as complimentary web broadcasts and FM Transmission of services. The love and support of family and friends is paramount to healing and we will facilitate every avenue so our families can have a loving tribute to the person they have lost.