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Alphonse W. "Al" Rainville

Alphonse Rainville Obituary

Alphonse W. 'Al' Rainville longtime Lowell resident, Navy vet, WWII; 83 LOWELL Mr. Alphonse W. "Al" Rainville, age 83, of Lowell, died on Sunday, July 27th, 2008, at Lowell General Hospital, following an extended illness. For 60 years, he was the beloved husband of Irene C. (Lemire) Rainville. He was born in Dracut, on January 4th, 1925, son of the late Wilfred & Alma (Sicard) Rainville. Raised in Dracut, Al has lived in Lowell most of his life. He was a very proud WWII Veteran serving in the US Navy from 1943 until his Honorable Discharge in 1946, as a Coxswain Vessel Specialist. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by Synthetic Yarns Co., for over 20 years, as a 1st Class Boiler Room Fireman. Mr. Rainville was a communicant of the former St. Jean Baptiste Church, where he and his wife were married in 1948. In recent years, he was a communicant of St. Marguerite D'Youville Parish (Ste. Therese Church) in Dracut. According to the family, he enjoyed amateur television repair as a hobby, and also enjoyed long rides with his family in the car. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Ronald Rainville of Santa Rosa, CA; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Doris Clark of Tyngsboro, Pauline & Alfred Montmarquet of Lowell, Claire Marvin and husband, Robert, Sr. of Dracut, Diane & Robert Champlin of Barrington, NH, and Marie & Clifford Yapp of Safford, AZ; a brother, Raymond Leclair of Pelham, NH; a sister, Theresa Savard of Lowell; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; also many nieces & nephews. He was also the father of the late Denis Rainville. RAINVILLE His Visitation will take place on Wednesday at the M.R. LAURIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 295 Pawtucket St., Lowell from 4:00-8:00 PM. Funeral Thursday morning with procession gathering at the funeral home at 8:00 A.M., followed by his Funeral Mass at 9:00 A.M. at St. Marguerite D'Youville Parish (Ste. Therese Church) on Lakeview Ave. in Dracut. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Funeral Directors: M. Richard Laurin, Scott Laurin & Louis Fazio, III. (978) 452-0121. www.laurinfuneralhome.com

Published by Lowell Sun on Jul. 28, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Alphonse Rainville

17 Entries

Pauline MOntmarquet

August 1, 2008

D A D

A lways there for his family providing like no other
L oving husband, dad, grandfather and brother
P epere to his grand children, husband, dad to the rest
H appiness is what you gave us all, dad you were the best
O nly now you are gone but not in our hearts
N ever gave up on life, right from the start
S adness , sorrow, and emptiness too
E very day you will be remembered, because we all LOVE you

R embering the good times Claire taking you to the beach
A ll the nice rides we had with you that just can’t be beat
I want to let you know we all will miss you so much
N ot only the humor, but your very special touch
V eteran of the US Navy, you served your country proud
I don’t think anyone could have taken your place, not even now
L ove you and miss you from us all
L et the lord take care of you now, this is his call
E ternal life is where we will see you not one but us all

You’re Family

Karen Jangraw

July 30, 2008

To the entire Rainville & Marvin families,
May your memories of Al bring you comfort during this sad time. We are sorry for your loss.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Karen & Scott Jangraw

Louise Driscoll

July 30, 2008

To the Richard family, our deepest sympathy for your loss. I know he was dear to your heart and will be missed. We send our prayers to you to help give you the faith you need to get through your loss. Love the Driscoll's

Pauline Arcand

July 30, 2008

Rainville Family

May the love of those around you,
help you through the days ahead.

With Sincerest Sympathy

Ray Leclair

July 30, 2008

In Loving Memory of Our Brother "AL" We Will Love You and Miss You Always.

Theresa Savard (Lowell Ma)

Karen Mercurio

July 29, 2008

Pauline,
I just wanted to express my sympathy in the loss of your dad. Based on how special his daughter turned out, he must have been one terrific guy. I am sure he is proud of you. I know you will really miss him but know that he is watching you from heaven and smiling. I am here if you need me..

July 29, 2008

In Loving Memory of Our Brother "AL" We Will Love You and Miss You Always.

Terry Savard (Lowell Ma)
Ray Leclair (Pelham NH)

Marion Bureau

July 29, 2008

Uncle Al,
I have so many fond memories of my many visits to your home, especially as a child, and will treasure them always. I am consoled only by the fact you are now free from any more pain and suffering. Love you!

Bree and Emily Richard

July 29, 2008

Pepere
When I heard you died, I thought it was a nightmare. When they told me that it was the truth, I was sure they were wrong. I thought it was a mistake because you weren't dead. i was sure of it. When I was laying in bed at night and i knew it was true that i would never see you again til i thought that you were watching over us in heaven and thats when i knew that again one day i would see you again in heaven

Robert Marvin

July 28, 2008

Dad
You are a super dad, father-in-law and mentor. You taught us how to love, live and laugh. Your greatest achievement and legacy is your love of your family. You will always be in our hearts and prays.

Claire and Bob

theresa lemire

July 28, 2008

Uncle Alphonse, you will be missed on earth. But the main thing is that you have no more pain. You are at peace, with my parents and the rest of the family. Your godchild

Karen Ashford-Ives

July 28, 2008

Ron, I was sorry to hear of the passing of your father.

Alfred Montmarquet

July 28, 2008

Though you will be missed you're suffering has come to an end. You are with God now we will see you again when it is our turn to cross over. You deserve to be at rest and hopefully all your prayers are answered. You were a great Father-in-law

Laurie Boumil

July 28, 2008

Dear Pepere,
I am so sad that you are gone but glad you are now at peace.

Raymond Grenier

July 28, 2008

Sorry for your loss

KATHERINE GRAHAM

July 28, 2008

ONLY HAVING KNOW AL FOR A SHORT TIME HE WAS VERY FUNNY AND LOVED HIS WIFE AND FAMILY HIS EYES SPARKLED WHEN HE WAS WITH THEM

Kathryn &Dennis Ayotte (Plante)

July 28, 2008

The Rainville Family:
Please Accept:
"OUR DEEPEST SMYPATHY"
WE CAN NOT BE THERE BUT
WE WANT YOU TO KNOW
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR
THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER
ALPHONSE MAY BE GONE
BUT CERTAINLY NOT FORGOTTEN

MAY GOD WATCH OVER HIM
AND
KEEP HIM IS HIS CARE ALWAYS
ALPHONSE IS YOUR ANGEL
LOOKING
DOWN UPON HIS FAMILY
HE WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS ALWAYS
MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU ALL
AND
KEEP YOU ALL IN HIS CARE ALWAYS
MAY GOD BLESS EACH
AND
EVERYONE OF YOU
TAKECARE OF YOURSELf
AND
THOSE WHOM YOU LOVE.
OLD-TIME CLASSMATE OF CLAIRE