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Russell Drainville Obituary
Born in Warren, a son of the late Hector and Leda (Gladue) Drainville, he lived in East Providence for 53 years.
Mr. Drainville was a batch maker for the former American Hoechst Co. for 15 years before retiring in 1988.
Russell was a communicant of St. Brendan Church and a member of its Forever Young Club. He was a member of the Riverside Bishop Hickey Knights of Columbus, the Riverside American Legion Post #10 and the East Providence Elks Lodge. Russell was a United States Navy Veteran serving during World War II.
Besides his wife, he is survived by eight children; Richard S. Drainville of Brooksville, FL, Lorraine Y. Cochrane of East Providence, Annette L. Marcello of Dighton, MA, Russell J. Drainville of Warwick, Janet M. Drainville of Westford, VT, Michele A. Flint of East Providence, Mary Ellen Drainville of Bristol and Jacqueline E. Reynolds of East Providence, three stepchildren; Valerie M. Bechard of Wetumpka, AL, Joseph E. Camire of Westbrook, CT and James G. Camire of Marshfield, MA, three sisters; Loretta DeBuque of Smithfield, Jeanette Corrado of Myrtle Beach, SC and Vivian Blanchard of Warren, sixteen grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He was stepfather of the late Steven R. Camire.
His funeral will be held on Friday October 31, 2008 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 7:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 9 a.m. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday 5-8 p.m.
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for Russell Drainville
Monica Reis
November 3, 2008
I'm so greatful for having met this wonderful man. The man of my dreams and love of my life is a part of him and I'm honored to be with him. Thank you to all the Drainville family for your kindness. Russell, you will be truly missed. RIP
PAGE SHERLOCK
November 1, 2008
ANNETTE& RUSSELL,
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD. MY PRAYERS, AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
PAGE O'DONNELL SHERLOCK
James L. Allen-Tetreault
October 31, 2008
Russell and family,my sincere condolences in the passing of your Dad,May God bless you and familand keep you safe.
Dona Wall
October 31, 2008
People come and go through our lives - whether it's death, distance or just change of direction, but memories last forever. Your Mom and Dad and all of you played a big part in my memories. Times like this makes you think of those times and brings home how fortunate we were in growing up with the parents that we had. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elaine Layton
October 28, 2008
Rick and family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My heart and prayers go out to you. Love, Elaine
Lauren, Dustin, Gail (Hartnett) Ishy Roderigues
October 28, 2008
Russell and Linda and Drainville family, Sorry to hear of your loss. May time heal your sorrow
Jim and Diane Tierney
October 28, 2008
Dick,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our sincere sympathy.
Terry & Bernie McCaughey
October 28, 2008
Our sincerest condolences, Russell, to you and your large extended family on the death of your father. We always try to hold on to our dear ones, and are always comforted by the fact of having had our parents for a long period of time. Our sincerest prayers to all of you.
Terry & Bernie McCaughey
Warwick, RI 02888
R. Craig Wood and Staff
October 28, 2008
Dear Gertrude:
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Kyle (MacKay) Antonevich
October 28, 2008
Annette and the Drainville Family---
From the age of 12 I knew your father and share many memories of childhood with him. The rides in the volkswagon van to Dartmouth, the sleepovers, his dry sense of humor, his quiet ways, and the fact he was
friends with my father, all those memories I will hold dear.
Rest in peace Russell, you will be missed.
Love
Gale Fallon
October 28, 2008
Dear Michelle and Draniville family,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Gale
Grandma Jean Repose
October 28, 2008
Dearest Gert, Michele, Sheri and family, my sincerest condolences in the loss of you loved one. The Lord will give you comfort and strength in knowing that he is resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus. There is no more pain or suffering where he is now.
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