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Gerard Langlais Obituary
Born in Cranston, a son of the late Romeo J. and Jeannette A. (Morin) Langlais, he lived in Coventry for 56 years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, and served as a Master Sergeant.
Mr. Langlais was the owner of the former Gerard A. Langlais and Sons, Inc. General Contractors in Coventry for 38 years, retiring in 2006. He was a former member of Club Jogues.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Claudette T. Tourgee of West Warwick; two sons, Richard J. Langlais of West Warwick and Bernard T. Langlais (West Warwick Fire Dept.) of West Greenwich; and six grandchildren. He was the father of the late Gerard A. Langlais, Jr.
His funeral will be held on Monday, August 4, at 8 a.m. from the Potvin & Cotter Funeral Home, 45 Curson Street, West Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in Ss. John & Paul Church, 341 South Main Street, Coventry. Visiting hours are Sunday 4-7 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI 02903.
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Sandi Martinson
August 11, 2008
Simone, my heart breaks for you and family. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. God blessed me when you entered my life and I will always be grateful to Him for our friendship. I love you dear friend.
edward hogan
August 5, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Karen Davie
August 3, 2008
Dear Mrs. Langlais,
My dad -- John Davie -- wanted me to send you this note to let you know that he is thinking of you and your family. Mr. Langlais was a true friend to my mom and dad, and as my dad aged - Mr. Langlais helped him in so many different ways.
Our sincere sympathy -- Karen Davie and John Davie
Lori Langlais
August 3, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dick & Joan Gaudette
August 3, 2008
Simone and boys,I will always remember the great times I had going ice fishing and deer hunting. I will never forget jerry.
Bonnie Anne Winsor
August 3, 2008
I am sorry for your loss. My heart is with you all at this sad time.
Vanessa Cosmo
August 2, 2008
We at BRU warwick are very sorry to hear about your family's loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our sincere condolences. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Carol & John Mayberry
August 2, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I'll always remember "Sal Mineo" and of course "Martha Raye". No one can take away the loving and happy memories of my knowing and enjoying both of you while growing up, especially at Christmas. We did have good times, didn't we?
Ronald Pinsonneault
August 2, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always cherish the time spent many years ago going to Rhode Island to see M'oncle Gerry, M'tante Simone, Claudette, Gerry Jr, Ricky and Bernie. These were the fondest memories of my childhood.
My father has just lost his best friend.
Priscilla Norfolk
August 2, 2008
thank you for the sweet memories and our pleasant talks while sitting on your front porch, and how patient you were when I would "stretch" saying Grace before we ate, just to see you look up at me as if to say,"enough, I'm hungry" My favorite memory was, while you waited for me to call you to the table, you asked; " Is it Amen" yet?
Well dear Jerry, it is Amen now. See you in heaven dear soul.
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