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William Grandchamp Obituary
Billy was involved in the family business, refurbishing homes, for the past several years, and previously worked at General Dynamics, Quonset Point, North Kingstown, for several years.
An avid sports fan, Billy loved to wear his coordinated jerseys and matching hats, and loved to collect sneakers. He was a member of Club Frontenac.
Besides his parents, he leaves two brothers, John Rego and Gregory Harpin; three sisters, Melissa Limoges, Tina Sroka, and Melissa Kaplan; his maternal grandparents, Edmund Caires and Barbara (Rathbun) Caires-Williamson; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Lillian (Cayton) Grandchamp; aunts, Paula Foster and Judith Caires; and uncles, Wayne Grandchamp, David Caires and Michael Caires.
The funeral will be held Friday, at 8:45 a.m., from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 142 Centerville Road, (Rt117) Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in Christ the King Church, 120 Legris Avenue, (Rt117) West Warwick. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, West Warwick. Visiting hours Thursday, 4-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to The Tomorrow Fund, c/o Rhode Island Hospital Campus, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903 in his memory will be appreciated. www.boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William Grandchamp
KELLY FANNING
October 11, 2008
TO MY COUSIN B.G.,
I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE. YOU WERE A GOOD COUSIN BILLY. I WILL SAVE SOME AUGRATIN POTATOES FOR YOU ON CHRISTMAS EVE. I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED MY MOMS COOKING. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU........ YOU ARE SADLY MISSED.
LOVE,
COUSIN KELLY FANNING
KRISTY WHITE
October 10, 2008
WILLIAM,, THIS IS SO HARD SO SAD AND DAM SO UNBELIEVABLE. I MISS YOU TERRIBLY AND STILL CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY? WHY YOUR GONE. WE HAD SO MANY PLANS FOR THE FUTURE WE HAD JUST TALKED ABOUT THE BOYS COMING WITH US NEXT WEEK AND YOU WHERE SO EXCITED TO KNOW THAT WE WHERE GONNA BE A FAMILY.I THINK ABOUT ALL THE THINGS WE TALKED ABOUT THAT DAY AND THE DAYS BEFORE. WE'LL IM SURE YOU KNOW I GOT THE 'ice tee' PIC YOU WANTED THAT DAY AT MARCETTI'S MY LIFE WILL BE LIVED TO ALL WE WANTED I WILL TAKE YOU WITH ME ALWAYS, and i promise there will never be another you in my life. know that all your passions all your dreams and everything you loved to do i will keep on for you.SO BAY TILL IM IN YOUR ARMS AGAIN ,im gonna try to be strong,AND DO ALL THE RIGHT THINGS IN YOUR HONOR.
PLEASE SHINE DOWN ON ME FOR WE BOTH KNOW IM VERY WEAK RIGHT NOW ..
REMEMBER I LOVE YOU COMPLETELY..
SO REST NOW MY LOVE AND YAKE ME IN YOUR ARMS WHEN I GET THERE...
LOVE ALWAYS YOUR FROG,
KRISTY
Lisa Lachance and family
October 9, 2008
Little Billy I can not beleive that you are no longer with us. I am so sorry for you loss uncle Billy and auntie Sue. He was such a good person with such a large heart. He will be thought of with each day that passes. Gone but never forgoten! LOVE YOU LITTLE BILLY! Remember the little white tracker? Picking me up from school? Feels like only yesterday...
Carol Conti
October 6, 2008
Dear Bill, Sue and Family:
I jsut heard about your loss today and I know it comes late but I am so sorry for your loss. If ever you need anything. Bill I am sure David will be watching over him now for you.
TARAH BERGHORN
October 3, 2008
HEY BILLY ITS TARAH AGAIN I WENT TO SEE YOU THE OTHER DAY BUT IM SURE U ALREADY KNEW THAT. I COULD FEEL YOU ALL AROUND ME I CANT EXPLAIN IT BUT I KNEW U WERE THERE I MISS YOU A LOT AND STILL DONT UNDERSTAND WHY YOU HAD TO GO BUT I GUESS THINGS HAPPEN FOR A REASON I DONT KNOW WHAT THAT REASON IS YET BUT I KNOW THAT GOD TAKES THE GOOD ONES FIRST. IM DEFINETLY GONNA MISS HAVING YOU AROUND AND SEEING YOU AT THE CLUB OR WHATEVER BUT IM GLAD THAT MY LAST MEMORIES W/ YOU WERE GOOD WE HAD SOME FUN TIMES AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THEM AND I HOPE U DO ALSO BUT UNTIL I SEE YOU AGAIN KEEP YA HEAD UP AND HELP US ALL BE STRONG
LOVE
TARAH!!!
Lori Filippone
October 1, 2008
To my friend Melissa, all family and friends of little Billy,
I cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of such a good person as Little Billy. My family loved him very much, we loved having him over my sisters house on the holidays, he loved my sisters lasagna...he was a real good boy....he will be sadly missed .....God bless you all....Little Billy will be sadly missed by all of us... With heartfelt sympathy,
Lori and Greg Filippone and the Lineham family
Melissa never forget ..we are always here for you, my friend
matthew domenicone
September 30, 2008
my deepest sympathies at your time of loss and you will never be foirgotten billy and the fun times me you and pun had..
kristy white
September 29, 2008
william just ttelling you i love you and miss you... rest in peace my love...
AL CAYTON
September 29, 2008
Dear Billy & family, We just wanted to let you know that you'll are in our prayers & thoughts.Sorry we could make it up, but we still love you very much.
AL,Wanda & Cody Cayton
donna ray
September 29, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
kristy white
September 29, 2008
WILLIAM IM MISSING YOU LIKE NO OTHER... PLEASE REST IN PEACE AND I WILL SEE YOU .... ALWAYS LOVED AND MISSED GREATLY..."your frog"...lol kristy
Beth Buck
September 29, 2008
Dear Billy & Joanne & Family,
Just wanted you both to know that your family in North Carolina is holding you in our prayers and thoughts and we love you all. We pray that the Lord will comfort you in a way that you have never experienced before and know that although we are not near you are in our thoughts. Love to all.
September 28, 2008
Joanne & Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you & your family for the loss of your son & the loss of a great friend. We will miss billy very much & he will alway's be in our thoughts & prayers. Billy is up in heaven now watching over us & someday we will be with him again.
Suzanne & Eric Gagnon
TARAH BERGHORN
September 28, 2008
HEY BILLY ITS TARAH AGAIN. I REALLY CANT EVEN BELIEVE UR GONE THIS IS CRAZY TO ME AND I MISS U ALREADY. I WAS THINKIN THE OTHER DAY DO U REMEMBER WHEN WE WERE PUTTING MY AIR CONDITIONER IN MY ROOM AND ON ACCIDENT IT FLEW OUT THE WINDOW LOL THAT WAS SO FUNNY I THOUGHT BILLY WAS GONNA KILL US LOL BUT NOW I HAVE ALL THE DENTS ON THE AC TO REMEMBER U LOL SO I HOPE U REST IN PEACE AND ILL BE AT YOUR GRAVE TO SEE YOU SOON
I LOVE YOU
TARAH!!!!!!!!!!!
Brittny Neuville
September 27, 2008
Dear Mr. and Mrs.Rego,
My name is Brittny, I'm very sorry about your son/my uncle Billy, I loved him so much I thought of him as my older brother and it just kills me that he has departed from the world, but I still feel a conection between him and me because I know he is still here with me and you, so when you read this I just wanted to let you know that I'm here for you whenever you want just call my mom or the house because I would love to meet you, if you need my number just contact my auntie Amanda or Nessa. Even though we did not meet yet I just wanted to say that I love you as my own family and that Billy loved you guys just as much as I do.
signed with love:
Brittny=]
KELLY FANNING
September 27, 2008
I WILL REMEMBER ALL OF THE GOOD TIMES WITH YOU COUSIN B.G. MY HOUSE ON X-MAS EVE AS WELL AS MANY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES WITH YOU. YOU WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN.........MUCH LOVE FOREVER............
September 26, 2008
Sue, Billy & Family
We send our deepest sympathy to you & your family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this hard time. We are proud to call billy a good friend & he will always be in our thoughts forever.
(B.G)
We will miss you & your great sense of humor & never forget the fun party's together. Sunday football just won't be the same without you.
We will meet again someday so keep the gates open.
Love Alway's
Suzanne & Eric Gagnon
Mandie Boeglin
September 26, 2008
Billy, you' re special in your own way. You were a great friend and an amazing person. I am lucky to have known you and been your friend
To Billy's family and friends, My greatest sympathies are with you. Billy is loved and will be greatly missed
Kathy Harper
September 26, 2008
Billy & Sue:
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
We personally understand how tremendous a loss this is, and please know that your friends and family are here for you. May your son rest in peace.
Kathy & Dennis Harper
Ron and Linda Cournoyer
September 26, 2008
To all of Billy's family, especially Joanne and Norbert. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Billy will be greatly missed. We will remember him always in our hearts.
Brad Cayton
September 26, 2008
Billy & Susan May god Bless you and comfort you and all the family during this time of loss. You all are in our prayers. Sorry we couldnt make the trip up but wanted to let ya know that we are thinking and praying for you all. God Bless.
Diane Sequin
September 25, 2008
I didnt know mr. Grandchamp personally; but i did have the pleasure of meeting his girlfriends` father, who spoke so highly of this young man. He was quite the young man .A pleasue to have in theire lives. I send you all My sympathy and prayers Diane Sequin of Woonsocket, RI
Gene Potter
September 25, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank, Kristan, & Arianna
September 25, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Cidialia Paiva
September 25, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
John & Jo-ann Potter
September 25, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
JEFFREY RULL
September 25, 2008
to billy's whole family and all his friend's our deepest condolences go to you all,WITH LOVE from Jeffrey and the whole Rull family.
Judy & Jack McFerran
September 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all in this time of sorrow. Miles do not reduce the pain we feel for you all, wish we could be with you at this time.
Kim Boulton
September 24, 2008
Joann and Norbert,
I can't even imagine what you are going through. I send you my deepest symapthy. May Billy always be in your heart.
My condolences also go out to the rest of your family.
Paula Tregaskis
September 24, 2008
Dear Missy & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
May God bless you all.
Diane Hudson
September 24, 2008
Joann,
I'm so sorry to hear about your son. May the peace of God stay with you and now Billy rests with the angels. I am really so sorry. My heart goes out for you.
Love, Diane Hudson
Lisa Rose
September 24, 2008
Tina, Missy & Family,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. This is a terrible tradgedy.
Miriam Menard
September 24, 2008
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all your family at this very difficult time.
Christine Hauser
September 24, 2008
Bill and Sue,
I was so sad to hear about your son Billy, I couldn't imagine as a parent, this should not happen. Please know all of our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. This is truly a tragedy. Have faith that Billy is in heaven and will always bring good health and happiness to all of you as an angel.
Christine, Tom and Eddie
jasmine glad
September 24, 2008
billy i miss u and i can beleave what happend im gonna miss u R.I.P we love u
George Vincent
September 24, 2008
Bill, Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mr. and Mrs. George Vincent
HEATHER EDEM
September 24, 2008
THIS IS TRULY A TRADEGY. BILLY YOU ARE LOVED MORE THAN I THINK YOU WILL EVER REALLY KNOW. DARKNESS HAS FALLEN OVER US ALL, BUT I KNOW THAT YOU WILL BE WATCHIN SHINNING LIGHT DOWN ON US ALL. LOVE YOU LONGEST TIME. YOU ARE TRULY MISSED. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOUR FAMILY.
Picard Family Captain's Quarter's
September 24, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to Billie's family. We enjoyed his friendship. We will all miss him.
Scott Lavoie
September 24, 2008
Billy, this seems like a bad dream man. I cant believe this still. Gonna see you in that box tomorrow, and im gonna loose it. I miss you buddy. As much as you said you have no friends, you were there for me more than some of my best friends. You had no idea what you really meant to me. Your always gonna have a friend here. Ill never forget you. Please rest in piece. N i heard about your wake.....just like you wanted, your gonna go out in style. way too soon tho....
... love and miss you!!!! see you on the flipside
....-----Scotty
Penny & Ray Fournier
September 24, 2008
To The Family of Billy "Cujo Jr.",
Ray & I send all of you our love and deepest sympathy. Billy was a great kid. If you need anything just call me,ok?
We Love You
nicole buffi
September 24, 2008
my heart goes out to your family billy,you will always be missed,we just have to remember that now we have one more angel to look over us!!!!xoxoxoxo
monica brown
September 24, 2008
Billy, my heart goes out to you and your family. I know this is hard for everyone but now you can be everyones angel they need in hard times. This should not have happened to you. We will all miss you especially the kids. Jesse asks for you everyday when we see a truck or car like yours. And when tyler sees your pics he calls for you all day. It hurts everyday to think something like this could happen to such a nice caring person. I hope you will remember the ones who cared deeply for you and watch over us in our time of need. Rest in peace. Love always, Monica, Jarred, Kayla, Tyler, Allie, and Jesse.
lana brindamour
September 24, 2008
I Wanted You To Know......
I Was Sitting Here In Heaven
And Having A Wonderful Day.
I Started Thinking About You
And All The Things I Didn’t Get A Chance To Say.
I Don’t Want You To Worry About Me
And Please Don’t Shed Any Tears,
Because I Will Wait For You In Heaven,
If It Takes A Hundred Years.
Everything I Had On Earth
I Have In Heaven Too!
My First Day Here
My Body Became Brand New.
It Is Really Pretty Here
And I Love My New Home,
Although Your Heart Is Broken
Because My Body Is Gone.
My Love Will Always Be There
As You Go Along The Way,
Just Take A Peek Inside Your Heart
There Is Where I’ll Stay.
Know That I Loved My Family
And All My Friends Too,
My Thoughts Will Be With Each Of You
Your Whole Life Through.
TARAH BERGHORN
September 24, 2008
HEY BILLY ITS ME TARAH I CANT BELIEVE YOURE GONE I MISS U ALREADY IVE BEEN LISTNING TO THE CD'S U MADE ME AND I KEEP THINKING ABOUT THE FUN TIMES WE SHARED. REMEMBER THE MARSHMALLOW FIGHT W/ YOUR BRAND NEW REEBOK CLASSICS LOL 2-TONED UR CRAZY AND I WILL ALWAYS MISS U
I LOVE YOU
TARAH
lana brindamour
September 24, 2008
Billy I still cant believe your gone. you were allways so happy and funny. we had great times when we worked at kfc together. you are greatly missed and loved by everyone. i want to give my condolences to your family. we miss you B.G.
Jay and Sheena Martin
September 24, 2008
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BILLY WE WERE SUCH GOOD FRIENDS A LOT OF GOOD TIMES TOGETHER TIMES THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON YOU WERE LIKE A BROTHER TO US. WE WILL NEVER FORGET ABOUT YOU LOVE THE MARTIN FAMILY!
Cathy Ellis
September 24, 2008
You don't get over it, you just get through it. You don't get by it, because you can't get around it. It doesn't get better, it just gets different. Everday...Grief puts on a new face...
I always welcomed seeing that smiling face. I will sorely miss Billy's kindness and thoughtfullness. Billy is now happy, safe and free and wishing the same for all of you.
PEACE AND COMFORT TO YOUR HEARTS!!
MARK'S MOM--CATHY ELLIS
Diane Miller-Prata
September 24, 2008
To the Grandchamp and extended Family members
I am so sorry for your lost, I worked with William aunt Judy at BCBSRI and know that this is a very sad and emotional lost to everyone, I can feel your pain my brother lost his 31 year old son and only child a few years ago; and there are no words I can say that express my sympathy to all of you. I shall keep William and his family in my prayers. Sincerely Diane
KRISTY WHITE
September 24, 2008
MY LOVE MY SOULMATE THE BEST FRIEND I WILL EVER HAVE. I WILL MISS YOU WITH EVERY BREATH I TAKE. PLEASE REST IN PEACE AND SHINE ON US... I LOVE YOU WILLIAM...
KRISTY WHITE
September 24, 2008
MY LOVE, MY SOULMATE. I WILL MISS YOU MORE WITH EVERY BREATH I TAKE... REST IN PEACE AND I WILL BE BACK IN YOUR ARMS SOMEDAY......
Greg Sisson
September 24, 2008
Hey, Champ I still can't believe you were taking from us so soon. You were the most caring person i know you were more worried about your friends more than your own self at times and not many people can say that about a person you showed me and everyone else you cared about unconditional love and now in your time of need i wish there was something i could do to tell you how much i love you and am going to miss you, things will be different with out you here all i can wish now is that you are in good hands in heaven and that someday we will meet again and we will be reunited and i hope things are just the same when i get there as they were when you were taking from us..Well B.G. I love you and miss you and i will see you soon.. Also i would like to send my deepest condolences to your mother and the rest of your family billy you will be extremly missed...
Love you Brother,
Greg
Monique Patnode
September 24, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
Jackie Baris
September 24, 2008
To the Grandchamp and Harpin Family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of William.
The memories of him will comfort you at this time and in the days ahead and he will forever be in your hearts.
Jeff and Jackie Baris
kristy white
September 24, 2008
my love , my soulmate, i cannot believe this . you are my whole world. i will miss you with every breath i take. i know in time this will get better but till then im sick.please rest now my love and i will see you again. i send my deepest sympathy to your family. and i love you..... r.i.p william
Mark Napoleoni
September 24, 2008
Billy,
I had some good times with you in the past, especially kicking but on the Coventry Rams back in the day! You were a good friend to have and will be missed.
My prayers are with your family,
DJ Damien Cross
September 24, 2008
My condolances to you & your family. Billy will be missed.
He used to come to the Sandy Bottom and as soon as he walked, He took over the place. We will miss him.
Clay, Jodi, Brittny & Dustin Neuville
September 24, 2008
My husband, my children and I offer our most heartfelt sympathies to the family. We are proud to call him a friend. He will be missed.
Meaghan
September 24, 2008
Sorry for your loss.. R I P Billy
John & Tasha Matrullo
September 24, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
lynn brindamour
September 24, 2008
Well billy I can't believe I have to say goodbye for now to you. It's unbelievable, I just saw you a week ago. We had many good times together, especially through high school. You will definetely be missed greatly. I want to give your family my condolensces. RIP forever billy. I love you. Till I get to see you again. RIP.
lynn brindamour
September 24, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
lynn brindamour
September 24, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Lori David
September 24, 2008
Dear Missy, Tina, Greg and family,
There is not much one can say at this time except that I am so sorry for your loss.
CASSIE BARNARD
September 24, 2008
BILLY, I STILL CAN'T BELEIVE THIS HAPPENED!! I AM STILL IN SHOCK. I CAN'T EVEN EXPLAIN HOW I AM FEELING RIGHT NOW!!! I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I WILL THINK OF YOU EVERYDAY AND YOU WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN!!! MIKE, MADISON AND I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, YOU ARE FAMILY TO US!!! KEEP WATCH OVER US AND WE WILL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY!! R.I.P. B.G.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS!!!
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOUR WHOLE FAMILY!!!!
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