Dennis D. Levesque

Levesque, Dennis D., 56, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully Monday, July 1, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Jacqueline A. (Carr) Levesque for 20 years and loving father of Daniel A. Levesque and Lauren M. Levesque. Born in Warwick, he was the son of the late Daniel and Flora (Corriveau) Levesque. Dennis co-owned with his brother Levesque Construction Inc, a company their father started many years ago. Together they built and owned Fenner Hill Golf Course in Hope Valley. A Master Carpenter, Dennis was a member of the RI Builders Association. He was also an avid golfer and a member of the RI Golf Association. He was passionate about youth sports and coached soccer for Ocean State Soccer and Our Lady of Mercy School for many years. Dennis enjoyed spending time with his family and cooking out. His kids affectionately referred to him as the "Grill Master". Besides his wife and children, he is survived by his sister Collette Palmer of North Kingstown, wife of the late Glenn Palmer; his brother, Ronald Levesque, and his wife Sally of North Kingstown; and his brother-in-law David Provencal of Springfield, MA. He was preceded in death by his sister Michelle Provencal. Dennis was adored by his twenty-one nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Monday, July 8, 2013 at 10am at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 Third Street, East Greenwich. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery, East Greenwich. Visiting hours are Sunday, July 7, 2013, 4-8pm at the FAGAN-QUINN Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.