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David Gauvin Obituary
David R. Gauvin Jr. 88, of Cumberland, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020. He was the beloved husband of the late Doris (Perry) Gauvin. Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late David and Jane (Folan) Gauvin. He was an army veteran of the Korean War. David was a supervisor for the Hasbro Corporation of Pawtucket for 42 years, retiring in 1994. He is survived by his children, Dennis Gauvin and wife Shirley, Michelle Butler and husband David, nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late William Gauvin and Doris Desjardins. Live streaming of David’s private Funeral Service can be viewed online, Thursday, April 30th at 11 AM, here on his obituary page.
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joseph risho
May 16, 2020
Sorry for your loss, he was a good man and a perfect gentleman. I just want you to know that he will be missed by the many lives he touched!
Betty ann Krause
April 30, 2020
I am deeply sorry for your loss . Our family has loss a great man . God has gained a great angel . My thoughts and prayers are with all
Tanya Perry Cost
April 30, 2020
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Domenic Picard
April 30, 2020
Rest in Peace Papa say Hello to Grandma, Mem and Pep.
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Catherine Picard
April 29, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I know he will be greatly missed by the family. But now he can rest in peace with his Doris. My sincere sympathy to the whole family,
Jill and Fred
April 28, 2020
Im so sorry for your loss. I will miss watching him take his walks with his walker and hearing the beep of the horn from the bus coming to pick him up. This is a great picture of him. God bless.
Rita LaPorte
April 28, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Mike Crawley
April 28, 2020
Sorry for your loss, I enjoy my Conversations with Dave over the last year at the seniors center, he will be missed, Prayers to the family
Elaine Perry Hervieux
April 28, 2020
Sincere condolences Michelle and Dennis.
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