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Denis St. Amand Obituary
An Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, Denis was a 1974 graduate of URI. He was a Science Teacher for 32 years, at both the Coventry High School and the Middle School, retiring in 2005. He was Head Coach CHS Boys Golf Team, Freshman Football, Junior High Baseball, and girls softball teams, and was affiliated with both Pop Warner Football and Coventry Little League. He was former Director of Parks and Recreation Town of Coventry, a Eucharistic Minister, CCD teacher, and served on the Parish Council at SS John & Paul Church. He belonged to both the PNA and Nicky's Lounge golf leagues, and was an avid ice fisherman.
He was the father of Danielle M. Bowling, Denis P., Michael J. and Stephen G. St. Amand. Brother of Paul W. St. Amand, Louise M. Abel, Anne-Marie Kelly and Marguerite J. Leroux.
His Funeral will be Thursday at 8 a.m. from the Robert A. Iannotti Funeral Home, 415 Washington St., Coventry, with a Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in SS John & Paul Church. Burial with Military Honors in R I Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Coventry Teachers Alliance Scholarship Fund, c/o Coventry High School, 40 Reservoir Rd., Coventry, RI 02816, will be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Denis St. Amand
Jim and Lois Hopkins
November 30, 2007
Dear Shirley, Denis & Mel, Danielle & Noah, Michael, and Stephen!
Words will never express the loss we have felt with the passing of Lefty! We cannot even imagine how you feel! We do know that we lost the dearest of friends and we will always cherish the time that we had together!!!! In order to calm the hurt, we will always remember Lefty in our thoughts and prayers, knowing that we had such very special times together! We will always love him and his spirit and his love of life will always live in our hearts! When we hear the bells ringing we know that he is watching over the BELL SISTERS!!!
We will always keep in mind that we would rather hurt the way we do and have known Lefty the way we did than not hurt by not having known him at all!
We love you guys!
Rest in Peace Our Friend!
Jimmy and Lois
Louise Abel
November 15, 2007
The memories will be with us forever and the Lord will bring us through the healing, with comfort and strenght. Shirl I love you and will be there for you Den, Danielle, Mike, and Steve I love you and know you will laugh and cry and keep your dad's memory alive. I do miss and love my brother and I will always be there for you. Love from ct.
Diane Mandarini
November 13, 2007
Shirley, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, I'll never forget the day the two of you met. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Deb Santos
November 13, 2007
It's been 3 weeks and I still can't believe this. I miss my brother-in-law. There is an emptiness in my heart. He was a wonderful, caring person and so dedicated to Shirley and the kids. I am so upset!
Kim and John Day/Chase
November 2, 2007
To Danielle, Noah and the whole StAmand family, Our thoughts and sympathies are with you, and know that your strong family bond and all the great memories you share will help get you through. We love you guys!
-Kim and John
Kayla Duffy
November 1, 2007
Mr. St. Amand,
You had such an great impact on my life. I will always remember what you told my mom when we went in for conferences. It will always be in my mind. You are great and I will never forget you.
Rest In Peace
rhiannon strembicki
October 31, 2007
Dear St.Amand family
my husband and i are turly sorry to hear of Mr. St.Amands passing we both remberwhen we had him as a teacher he was grat he will be dearly missed by all
Carol Bennett
October 29, 2007
Shirley, I am so sorry that you and your family must go through this terrible loss. May all of your wonderful memories of Dennis help you get through this lonely time, and help to bring you comfort in the future.
Dana Jacques
October 27, 2007
My prayers are with your family. I am sure he will be missed by all. Remembering the years growing up with the baseball,football and baketball teams.
Sue & Joe (Mike Gentile's sister & borther-in-law) Hutton
October 27, 2007
Dear Shirley & Family,
My husband Joe and I would like to offer our most sincere sympathy to your for your loss. Denis will be missed.
Ray Lindeman
October 27, 2007
Mrs. St. Amand and Family; May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gino & Sandi Narciso
October 26, 2007
Danielle,Noah,& Family ,we are so sorry to hear of your loss.You are in our thoughts and prayers. Gino & Sandi Narciso
Grace Carnevale
October 25, 2007
To Shirley, Denis, Danielle, Michael, and Stephen,
How can this be? This is a terrible time in our lives. We have lost such a special part of our family. Denis was a loving and devoted husband, proud and dedicated father, wonderful brother-in-law, and uncle. He was a gentleman and a gentle man. We all loved him so much. It was always a pleasure to be with him. Our family has suffered a great loss. He will always be with us. He was a great role model to his students, children, family, and friends. He has left us much too soon. We will miss him so much. We loved him, and he will forever be in our minds and hearts.
Love,
Bob, Grace, Bobby, Steven, Linda, Kim, Eva, and Jaden
Victoria Tiernan
October 24, 2007
Mr. St Amand was one of the best teachers I've ever had. He was tough on us, but we always knew that he wanted us to be the best we could. He made class fun and he loved teaching, that was obvious. My heartfelt condolences go out to Mrs. St Amand and your children. Mr St. Amand, you will be missed.
Joann Vacca
October 24, 2007
Dear Shirley and Family,
Shirley, I hope you remember me. I am Joann (Doddio) Vacca, your cousin Joyce's friend. We were all marching members of the KofC in our younger days. Joyce told me of your loss and I am so very sorry. After reading this guest book it is evident that your husband was a much loved and admired man. It is during these times that all our past memories come flooding back. Store them well in your mind as no one can ever erase what you shared in your life. Shirley, although I have not seen you for many years, you are still among the most cherished memories of my youth. May God bless you and your family at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joann Vacca
October 24, 2007
To Danielle and the whole St. Amand family. . . my deepest condolences go to you. . . from my experience with him, Lefty was a funny, charasmatic man and was a true gentleman. . . -----Pat Folan
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Gauvin
October 24, 2007
To The St. Amands
The thoughts and prayers of our family are with you during this hard time. We are sorry for your loss.
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Gauvin & Family
Lillian Grenier
October 24, 2007
Mrs. St.Amand,
I thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of saddness. Mr. St.Amand was a wonderful person and a great teacher.
The Grenier Famiy
October 24, 2007
My three children always loved Mr. St. Amand as he was one of their favorite teachers at Coventry High. They were very fortunate to learn so much from him in so many ways. My sincere condolences to his wife, children, and entire family.
Paul, you and I worked together for a number of years and unfortunately have lost track of each other but I want to express my sympathy to you especially - I also lost a brother and to lose a sibling is one of life's saddest experiences.
Rosalie (Centracchio/Nolette) Greco
Steve & Grace Sica
October 24, 2007
Dear Shirley and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Elaine Roch
October 24, 2007
Shirley Denis Danielle Mike and Steve
We love you all so much . You will never be alone .
Elaine Gregory Ellen Sara Matt and Andy
Jose and Dianne Berto
October 24, 2007
Shirley, please accept our condolescense on this very trying time.
Nathan Nolette
October 24, 2007
Mr. St. Amand will always be remembered as a true example of a genuinely good person. He had the unique ability to touch the lives of those around him in the most authentic way. Mike, Steve, and the entire St. Amand family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Mary Falcone
October 24, 2007
Mrs. St. Amand:
From our family to yours, our heartfelt sympathies.
Rick, Mary, Shane, & Zachary Falcone
Roger & Sue Lamoureux
October 24, 2007
Paul(Saint),
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time of your life.
Love,
Roger and Sue Lamoureux
Kerrie Schram
October 24, 2007
Dear St. Amand family~
We are sorry for your loss. I hope that this will only strengthen your family in this time of sorrow. Keep with you the wonderful times and memories you shared and help them to live on in your life and the lives of others. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love,
Aaron, Kerrie and the boys
Debra Santos
October 24, 2007
Denis was an amazing person and so dedicated to my sister Shirley, niece Danielle and nephews Denis, Michael and Stephen. He touched so many lives with his kind and gentle ways. We will miss him so much.
Love,
Debbie & Joe
Norman + Charlene Picard
October 23, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the St Amand family
Art Serpa
October 23, 2007
Paul and the St. Armand Family,
On behalf of the entire Serpa family please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of Denis. His support of the many fundrasiers, over thirteen years, to support the Allen Serpa Memorial Scholarship fund is something we will always remember.
Paul, one of the most difficult things in life is to lose a brother, especially one who is as close as Denis was to you. I can only tell you from experience the loss you feel never goes away, so instead focus on every memory you have of how you and Denis lived as brothers. After Allen died, I realized that losing a brother is not the worst thing that can happen, never having one, like Denis and Allen, is far worse. Our lives were made better for having bothers like them. Cherish the memories and smile about them often.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Amanda Falcone
October 23, 2007
Mrs. St. Amand & Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May the memories see you through.
With Sympathy,
Amanda Falcone
Sandra Greco
October 23, 2007
I was shoked and saddened to hear of the passing of Mr St. Amand. He was not only my former teacher, but also friend from my golf league on Sunday. Years after graduating school I drove Michael on my bus, he was chip off the old block as far as I could see.He was a very proud father and husband. He loved you all very much.I know we will all miss his smile, and great sense of humor.Kenny also send his heart felt condolences, he really enjoyed getting to know him at golf. To the whole St. Amand family, our hearts are with you all. Much Love...
Sandy(Chambers)Greco, Kenneth Jodoin
Suzanne Ortega
October 23, 2007
Shirley, Louise, Paul, Anne-Marie, and Marguerite,
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. I'll always remember the times at Johnson Pond with our families. Love and prayers,
Debbie Doughty
October 23, 2007
To all of Denis's family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Keep all the beautiful memories in your heart and find comfort in knowing that there is a special angel in heaven now.
Christine Bowder
October 23, 2007
I was also one of the lucky students to have Lefty as my teacher. I have many fond memories of him, and he will be truly missed. My thought's and prayers are with you.
Christine Bowder(Costa)
Emily Muzzy
October 23, 2007
Dear Shirley, Maggie and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Denis. I never had the opportunity to meet him but I've heard many wonderful stories about him, my husband Bill had him when he was in High School and he told me that he was the funniest teacher he ever had, what a great guy he was. He will be missed by all. Our deepest symphathies to you and your family.
Emily and Bill Muzzy
Matt Lavoie
October 23, 2007
Mr. St. Amand was one of the best teachers I have ever had, and a great guy who always put a smile on someone's face. He was a man that positively affected thousands of children's lives. You will certainly be missed.
Kaile Laurenzo
October 23, 2007
Mrs. St. Amand,
I am so sorry for your lose, I was devistated when I heard. I was a former student of Mr. St. Amand when I was a freshmen at CHS. He was one of the best teachers I ever had. He was always so happy and made class fun. I remember when he was trying to get our attention he would say, "kiddiekins" He was such a great teacher and person in general. I remember talking to him last year when he was substituting a class and I was telling him my plans for college. He will be missed by so many students. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tom Clark
October 23, 2007
To the St.Amand family, our thoughts and prayers will be with you thoughout the coming days. May God bless you and comfort you.
Tom, Ginny, Jesse & Will Clark
(Venice, FL)
Patti Cuttle
October 23, 2007
Dear Shirley(Mrs. St. Amand) and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Cuttle Family
Amanda Cournoyer
October 23, 2007
My sister Emily and I were lucky enough to have both Mr. and Mrs. St. Amand as our teachers while we were in school in Coventry. Mr. St. Amand was a passionate teacher who made science fun, but he also made sure we worked and truly learned about what we were doing. We've both graduated, but we talk fondly about our time in Mr. St. Amand's science class. Our sympathies and our hearts go out to the St. Amand family.
Scott, Shelley & Shane Hopkins
October 23, 2007
Auntie Shirl,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Uncle Lefty will be missed by us all.
Lori Greene
October 23, 2007
Dear St.Amand family,I want to express my families deep sympathy to you all.We are your neighbors at 735 Whaley Hollow.My daughter Jasmine is a friend of Stevens, and my daughter Jennifer was a student of Mr.St.Amands.We are so sorry for your loss.If there is any thing we can do to help through this time please don't hesitate.Sincerely, Lori Greene
Jamie Ullrich
October 23, 2007
Shirley & Family,
I am saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Jamie Ullrich
Rev. Fr. Michael Pierson
October 23, 2007
My Friend,
May your rest be this day in peace, and your dwelling place in the Paradise of God.
Rev. Fr. Michael Pierson, OCCA
John Levesque
October 23, 2007
On behalf of my mom and of all the Levesque kids who grew up with Lefty and his siblings, I extend to his family our heartfelt sympathies. We are buoyed by many fond memories of good times spent with the St. Amands.
Tim Rowe
October 23, 2007
Shirley, Denis, Mike, Steven and Danielle, You all know how much the St. Armand family has meant to me and my kids and we will miss him a great deal. I will never forget his smile and jokes during wrestling practice with the boys, he was a great supporter of our "wrestling family"
please accept our sympathy and condolences, we all loved "lefty"
Tim, Sean, Amy, and Mark Rowe
The Bedard Family
October 23, 2007
Daniell and family, we are all so sorry for your loss.
Megan Claflin
October 23, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss. Denny was a kind gentle man. I will always remember our family trips to New Hampshire with the "Kelly Clan"
May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. I am unable to attend the services as I am teaching in Florida. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Jo Anne Robitaille
October 23, 2007
Shirley and Family:
Ron and I will always remember Lefty as a great guy. He did a lot for his family and community.
Words cannot express the sadness that we are feeling. Our prayers are with family and friends.
Love, Ron and Jo Anne Robitaille
Jill Gardiner
October 23, 2007
Shirley, Danielle and family. I am so sorry to hear about your husband and father. No words can help at this time but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Susan Standish
October 23, 2007
Dear Shirley and Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. So sorry to hear about denis's passing. May god bless your family with comfort at this time and always.
Susan Standish
{Lisa Lukowicz's
Sister}
Christine Hebert
October 23, 2007
Mr. St. Amand was my Science teacher at CHS. He had a way of making learning fun. I was shocked to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace, and God bless you all during this difficult time.
Mark DeTroia
October 23, 2007
Uncle I will miss you so much. I'll always remember the great times on the golf course with Uncle Bobby and my dad. Holidays will never ever be the same without you there. God has brought one class A person to him. But it is way to early.
I love you so much!!
Mark
JoAnne DeTroia
October 23, 2007
Uncle Denis was a great guy who we already miss tremendously. We are grateful for all the happy memories and will cherish them always.
love,
Mark & JoAnne
Jesse Abel
October 23, 2007
We loved him, we enjoyed his love in return. This is the unit that binds the everlasting memory that our hearts well cherish and always remember.
That Love; Louise and Jesse Abel
Crystal & Frank Delk
October 23, 2007
Denis was a dear friend, and a devoted, dedicated, and loving husband and father. Through his years as a teacher and coach, he touched many young lives and will be fondly remembered and missed by many. Although we cannot be there to celebrate his life, our spirit and our hearts will be with you all. There is an empty space in all our lives that will never be filled. Denis was taken from us far too soon. We are sending our deepest sympathy and love from Virginia.
Deb Dawkins
October 23, 2007
Shirley, Denis, Mike, Steve, Danielle & Noah,
Please accept my deepest and most sincere sympathy. I will cherish my memories of Lefty as teacher, co-worker, friend, coach, husband and father of some of the greatest kids I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. You are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Deb & Family
Gina and Scott Ferland (Jay's sister & brother in-law)
October 23, 2007
Danielle and Noah, Scott and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both as you go through this difficult time. Please let Jay know if there is anything we can do to help during this difficult time.
Paul and Mary Kinney
October 23, 2007
We will miss him.
Lisa Lukowicz
October 23, 2007
Dear Shirley and Family,
I am truly sorry to hear about denis passing. our deepest sympathy to you and your family Shirley. Lisa and John Lukowicz
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