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Yvette H. Arnold | April 15, 2026 |

photo of Yvette H. Arnold
photo of Yvette H. Arnold
Yvette H. Arnold (Gagnon), 80, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Central Falls, RI, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Yvette was born in Pawtucket to Loretta Gagnon (Johnson) on March 20, 1946. She held several jobs over the years, including E.R. Hutchinson and Crest Photo Labs, but her most important role in her later years was being a blessing to her children and grandchildren. Yvette is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert (Bob) Arnold; her son Scott Gagnon and daughter-in-law Deb Gagnon; her daughter Susan Dube and son-in-law Michael Dube; her daughter Diana Leach (Parent) and son-in-law Don Leach; her brother George Gagnon; 7 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Loretta; her sisters Rita, Blanche, Rose, and Loretta; and her brothers Olly (and wife Norma) and Armand. A Celebration of Life church service will be held on Saturday, May 2nd at 6:00 PM at Christ Community Church, 224 Woodward Road, Providence, RI. All friends and family are welcome.

 

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Yvette H. Arnold (Gagnon), 80, of Middletown, RI, formerly of Central Falls, RI, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Yvette was born in Pawtucket to Loretta Gagnon (Johnson) on March 20, 1946. She held several jobs over the years, including E.R. Hutchinson and Crest Photo Labs, but her most important role in her later years was being a blessing to her children and grandchildren. Yvette is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert (Bob) Arnold; her son Scott Gagnon and daughter-in-law Deb Gagnon; her daughter Susan Dube and son-in-law Michael Dube; her daughter Diana Leach (Parent) and son-in-law Don Leach; her brother George Gagnon; 7 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Loretta; her sisters Rita, Blanche, Rose, and Loretta; and her brothers Olly (and wife Norma) and Armand. A Celebration of Life church service will be held on Saturday, May 2nd at 6:00 PM at Christ Community Church, 224 Woodward Road, Providence, RI. All friends and family are welcome.

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