96, of Burrillville, RI (formerly of Pawtucket) passed away peacefully June 16 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late James E. O'Hern.
Lauretta, the daughter of the late Noel and Angelina Mailhot, was born in Central Falls, RI.
Lauretta and her husband, James, enjoyed many years boating and weekends in Potters Cove. She had many interests throughout the years. Among them were bowling, reading, and volunteering into her eighties at St. Mary's School.
Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She leaves behind her children Susan Marcotte and her husband Ronald, Patricia Altinian and her husband Christakis, James and his wife Lori, John and his wife Tina; her grandchildren Noelle, Chris, Sherry, Christy, Bethany, Becky, Sarah, Kelley, Holly, Emily, Johnny, and Shelbie. She also had 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Peter O'Hern.
Her funeral will be held Thursday, June 22, at 9am from Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Higginson Avenue, Lincoln, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am in St. Mary Church, 103 Pine Street, Pawtucket. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, June 21, from 4pm to 8pm.
In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made in her memory to Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Rhode Island, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904, or to St. Mary's Church 103 Pine Street , Pawtucket RI, 02860.
Keefe Funeral Home
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Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865
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Thomas H. Keefe, Registered Funeral Director
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