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Andre Blais Obituary
Mr. Blais was a member of the Warwick Council K of C, a member of the Le Gaischanteur Lefoyer Club and the Old Warwick Grange. He was also a member of a singing quartet special to funerals and a member of the West Bay Chorale. Mr Blais was a USAF Veteran of the Korean Conflict and later served with the RI National Guard.
He was a military computer operator for the US Government at Davisville and the RI National Guard for 33 years before retiring and becoming a school bus driver for the Ryder School Bus Company for 15 years before retiring again in 2003.
Besides his wife, he leaves 2 sons; Albert A. Blais of Warwick and Paul J. Blais of Charlestown, a daughter Estelle M. Bennett of Cranston, a brother Robert F. Blais of East Providence and 6 grandchildren.
Funeral Wednesday at 8:30 from the Stapleton-Barry-Holdredge Funeral Home, 684 Park Avenue, Cranston with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Timothy Church, Warwick Ave. at 10:00. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the MS Society, 205 Hallene Road, Warwick, RI 02886. His life will be celebrated with calling hours TUESDAY 1-3 & 6-8.
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James May
November 13, 2008
I am sorry for your loss. I knew Andy for many years. I met him in 1981 while working at the USPFO for RI as a high school student. He was the first person I met. He made me feel welcome. He showed me around and introduced me to everyone. I was glad someone who was so well liked was looking out for me. His warm smile and genuine concern for others was comforting in such an intimidating place for a young student. I joined the National Guard and over the years enjoyed running into Andy who always had the same joyful smile and warm heartfelt handshake. I will miss him, as a professional colleague, a gentleman and a friend.
Monique LaPlante
November 12, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Monique LaPlante
November 12, 2008
Allen and Lauretta -
I am very sorry to hear about your loss of your Grandfather, my parys and thoughts are with you through this tough time for you and your family.
Lori Dunn
November 11, 2008
Mrs. Blais, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. Love, Lori Dunn
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Ayn & Charlie Plant
November 11, 2008
Ann & Paul and the Blais Family,
We're so sorry for the loss of your father, Andre. It's a tough time right now. You are in our hearts and our thoughts are with you now and in the days to come. All our love, Ayn & Charlie
Dawn & Robert Goyette
November 10, 2008
Warm Summer Sun by Mark Twain
Warm Summer Sun, Shine kindly here,
Warm Southern Wind, Blow softly here,
Green Sod Above, Lie Light Lie Light,
Goodnight, Dear Heart,
Good Night, Good Night
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