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Mary LaCroix Obituary
Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Francis and Rosalie (Brosseau) Harrington, she had been a resident of Coventry for 53 years.
Mary worked as a nursery school teacher for 20 years at the Fr. John V. Doyle School in Coventry before retiring in 1986. She was an active member of the SS. John & Paul Parish, helping on several committees at the church and school.
Besides her husband, she leaves a son, James F. LaCroix and his wife Mary Elizabeth of Proctorville, Ohio, a daughter, Rosemary A. White and her husband William of North Kingstown and 5 grandchildren. She was a sister of the late Francis and John Harrington.
Her funeral will be held Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 10:00 am from the Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., Coventry with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in SS. John & Paul Church, Coventry. Burial will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate if you could bring a new children's book to the wake, all of which will later be donated in Mary's name to the Fr. John V. Doyle School.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary LaCroix
Mary Ellen Lindemann
October 11, 2008
Some people touch others profoundly in this world. Mrs. Lacroix certainly touched the lives of my children in the early 1980's with her understanding and compassion. Nursery school is an adjustment for children and she made it seem so easy for them! Please accept our sympathy and prayers.
Sheila Hagenbuch
October 9, 2008
To the Lacroix Family:
Mrs. Lacroix was my son's first teacher in the late 70's and I still remember how much fun he had and how much he learned and how he loved his teacher. She was wonderful. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard Lacroix
October 7, 2008
To: Robert LaCroix and family
We just heard the sad news about Mary.
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
We are now in Florida and will not be able to offer our condolences in person.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
fondly
Richard & Trudy
Lacroix
Lynn M. White
October 6, 2008
To Robert, Rose & Bill, Jamie & Mary Elizabeth,
My deepest sympathies and condolences for your wife/mother/ mother-in-law. Mary was a wonderful person and will be sadly missed, but the one part you will always have is all the wonderful memories for which she will be remembered dearly by all whose lives that Mary touched. The years you had with Mary were many but will alway seem so few and her time with her grandchildren will always be remembered by them.
Love and Prayers be with you all and remember she is and always will be in your heart.
Denise Tarvis
October 6, 2008
There are those who say that a teacher influences our lives in ways that are not realized until later in life. I agree wholeheartedly! I vividly remember "Mrs. LaCroix" as my first teacher.(1970). I'll never forget how gentle she was or how sweet and kind. She will be greatly missed by all her former students!
Denise (Lacroix) Tarvis
Izzy D'Orsi
October 6, 2008
Dear Bob, Rosemary and family:
I've been in Florida since last Wednesday. I went to the Providence Journal's web site and saw the bad news. Please accept my sincerest sympathies for your loss. She was very fortunate to have you both to be with and loving care for her. My mother always spoke about what a nice roommate Mary was and how nice you treated her. Peace be with you all
Filomena and Izzy D'Orsi
October 6, 2008
Dear Mrs. White and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
Regards,
Deborah West
Potowomut G C
Martha Carlson
October 6, 2008
My sympathy to you all. Madison,
Connor and Patrick have fun memories of their grandmother and I'm sorry her death will create such a
void for the family. Love to all.
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