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Richard Vachon Obituary
Born in Providence, he was the loving son of the late Paul F. and Jeanette (Decelles) Vachon.
Mr. Vachon was a United States Air Force Veteran serving honorably in the Vietnam War. He was an avid New England Sports enthusiast. Richard loved his family and enjoyed his friends.
He leaves his three brothers; Ronald, Roland, and Roger Vachon and their wives: two sisters, Marie Lajoie and Jeanine Chace and their husbands; 12 nieces and nephews and three great nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Monday at 10 am in St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Rd., Warwick. Burial with military honors in R I Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Sunday 4-7 pm in the Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., (Rte. 117), Coventry. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to: Crossroads Rhode Island, Attn: Karen Santilli, 160 Broad St., Providence, RI 02903.
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Joe and Anna Russo
November 15, 2008
Roger and Jackie and the rest of the Vachon family, we are truly sorry for the loss of your dear brother. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dwayne Cambra
November 15, 2008
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you if there's anything we can do. We hope and pray that God will help you through this difficult time.
Caitlin, Georgette & Dwayne
Peter & Becky Galvin
November 15, 2008
Ron & family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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