Lucille F. Carroll

CARROLL, LUCILLE F. (DAIGLE), of Emerald Bay Manor, Cumberland died March 2, 2008. Mrs. Carroll was the wife of the late Francis T. Carroll.

Born December 3, 1919 in Providence, she was the daughter of Levi and Eva (Cloutier) Daigle and sister to the late Robert Daigle, Pauline (Daigle) McQuade and Harry Daigle.

Mrs. Carroll lived in Woonsocket for 64 years and was a resident of Cumberland for 24 years. She was a communicant of both St. Charles and St. Joan of Arc Churches.

Mrs. Carroll was a graduate of Rhode Island College and was a Recipient of Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities in 1941. For Twenty years, Mrs. Carroll was an elementary school teacher in the Woonsocket School System.

Mrs. Carroll was a charter member of The Northern Rhode Island Association for Retarded Children. She was instrumental in changing the educational system for special needs children. Prior to 1953, special needs children were not accepted into public schools until the age of ten. Her association with this organization continued until her death.

Mrs. Carroll is survived by two children Peter F. Carroll of New York City and Nancy J. Carroll of Cumberland, and Son-in law Tom Foley, husband of the late Susan J. (Carroll) Foley of Westerly. Mrs. Carroll is also survived by her grandson, Thomas Carroll Foley of Westerly.

Calling hours will be held at J.J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, RI, on March 6th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Mass will be held at St. Joan of Arc Church, 3357 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, RI at 10:00 AM and the burial will follow at St. Paul's Cemetery, Blackstone, MA.

In lieu of flowers Contributions in Mrs. Carroll's name may be made to the Homestead Group (formerly The Northern Rhode Island Association for Retarded Children) at 68 Cumberland St., Woonsocket, RI 02895. Directions/guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com