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Odile Lacroix Obituary
Born in West Warwick, a daughter of the late Alexandre and Hattie (Fontaine) Gourd, she was a life-long West Warwick resident.
Mrs. Lacroix worked as a waitress for many years at the Log Cabin Restaurant, Newberry's, and Arctic News, before becoming co-owner of Mac's Bowl with her husband Emile in 1957. Together they ran the business until Emile's death in 1965. Odile continued the successful management of the bowling alley until age 78, when she relinquished operation to her son Roger. She continued to work 'full time' until age 87.
Mrs. Lacroix was a communicant of St. John's parish and a member of its choir for many years. She was also a long-time member of the Daughters of Isabella, Nina Circle #67. She was an avid Red Sox fan.
Mrs. Lacroix is survived by her son, Roger Lacroix and his wife Deborah, of Coventry; her daughter, Judith Archambault, and her husband Lionel, of Narragansett; five grandchildren, Sean Davies, Mark Davies, Gary Davies, Daniel Lacroix, and Allison Levesque; two step-grandchildren, Eric and Curt Archambault; and six great-grandchildren, Emma, Jayne, Sam, Madelyn and Annalise Davies, and Connor Archambault. She was pre-deceased by her five brothers, Henri Danis, Raphael, Clovis, Gideon, and Normand Gourd, and two sisters, Rachel Mayette and Isabelle White.
Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, December 16, at 9 a.m. from the Potvin & Cotter Funeral Home, 45 Curson Street, West Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Christ the King Church, Legris Avenue, West Warwick.
Visiting hours are Monday 4-8 p.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Warwick.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Crossroads RI, 54 Providence Street, West Warwick, RI 02893, or RI Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907.
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Memories and Condolences
for Odile Lacroix
loretta lagasse
December 19, 2008
my heart goes to you roger,deb,and judith i have had the great pleasure of taking care of your mom @ riverview she was a wonderful person who was not affraid to speak her mind even though we didnt see eye to eye on the red sox i'm a yankee fan lol we'ved shared many laughs all the times we've gotten odile up dressed for a day trip she was all smiles she truley will be missed roger and deb i kinda got to know you guys and with out a doubt your mom (MOM-in law) has brought up a fine son you guys are why she was so happy your generousity even brought happinness to others at riverview her love and kindness will be in your hearts always sadly missed but never forgotten
Maryanne Rogers (Martin)
December 17, 2008
To The whole lacroix family,
I had the pleasure of meeting Odile a few years ago. We seemed to have an instant bond, not to sure why but we did. I later learned I had much respect for her son-in-law and that drew me that much closer to odile. The family took me under their wings like I was a part of them. I left where she was staying and tried to go see her but there were many obsticles in my way and I went one day to explain that to her. We both cried and hugged and we said our good by,s and off I went. I will miss her very much. I will never forget the Blizzard of "78", our bus pulled up to her bowling alley and said this is where the bus stops and let all the kids just run free through the streets of clyde. Not Odile, She invited us in to keep warm and offered us the phone to call our parents. Many years later I met her son-in-law and then her entire family. Now thats full circle. I will miss her toasting us with champagne on the holidays but I just drive through clyde and thats where it all began. I will miss you my friend.
Bill Davies
December 16, 2008
Dear Roger, Judy et al.
With my deepest sympathy on the death of your mother.
Tim & Jeff Touchette
December 15, 2008
Dear Roger and Family,
My brother and I send our condolences to your family. Miss Odile was always a welcoming face to all of us at the bowling alley. We always enjoyed talking to her, and she was usually the first to congratulate us on a high game right before it was announced over the PA.
Please accept our blessings and well wishes.
Tim & Jeff Touchette
steven zommer
December 15, 2008
i would like to give my condolences and deepest sympathy to roger dan allison and the family for your loss.
Ann & Bud Alves
December 15, 2008
Dear Judy,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dear Mother.
Love and prayers,
Ann & Bud
Joe and Jeanette DiPanni
December 15, 2008
Dear Roger and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences during your time of grief.
Eric, Karen, Ryan and Brandon Barnes
December 15, 2008
Condolences, sympathy and comfort to you Roger, Dan and family for your loss.
May you find the strength, wisdom and fond memories of Odile’s 93 years to subdue your grief and cherish her life. God bless.
Doug Oliver
December 15, 2008
Roger, Danny, and family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike & Wendy Touchette
December 15, 2008
Roger, Debbie & Family,
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Always will remember Odile sitting at the counter at Mac's watching the kids bowl many years ago. Not sure who enjoyed watching the kids more her or the parents. She was so proud when the kids did good and went on to represent Mac's at other establishments.
Oh the memorys. May they comfort you at this difficult time.
carolyn & john caparco
December 14, 2008
please accept our sympathy for the loss of your mom
albert & mary ann copice
December 14, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Frank,Pam Ferri
December 14, 2008
Our deep sympathy to Roger and family. I knew your Mom and Dad a lot of years. Two of the greatest People I ever met in my career of bowling. God bless.
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