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William Grenier Obituary
William Joseph Grenier, 79, passed away June 25, 2018, in Portsmouth, VA. He was born in Norwalk, CT, to the late Adonias and Noella Despres Grenier.
William was a retired electrician. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; sons Eugene (Dianne), Paul (Terry), and Peter (Dawn Marie); daughter Melissa; and eight grandchildren.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 2, at Church of the Resurrection, 3501 Cedar Ln., Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the John Wayne Cancer Foundation, 210 62nd St., Newport Beach, CA 92663. Condolences may be registered at
BWFosterFuneralHome.com.
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for William Grenier
Angel Grenier
July 10, 2018
Rest in peace Grandpa you truly were the best grandpa a girl could ask for and even though we're weren't blood you never treated me any different I'm gonna miss you love you lots grandpa
Samantha Kosik
July 8, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
July 5, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Talarico O'Leary
July 5, 2018
Bill and Ruth were friends of ours for years. Bill will be remembered for his happy smile and big blue eyes.
He is in our prayers. Joe and Arlene Strucky, Danbury, CT
Althea Melillo
July 3, 2018
Bill is a part of so many of our fondest memories. Our deepest sympathy to Ruth and family.
Veronica and Joe Halpin
July 2, 2018
So sorry for your loss, Ruth and family. Our deepest condolences and prayers for all ! May you find comfort in our Lords loving care. Peace to you! Joe and Ronnie Halpin
Johan & Jill Velthuizen
July 2, 2018
our thoughts are with you Ruthie,stay strong.
July 2, 2018
So sorry for your loss, may his memory find you comfort and peace.God bless you. Love to you and your family
Chip and Cheryl
Chester Andrews
July 1, 2018
We had some good times together with bill and his family, so sorry for your loss to Ruth and his children.
Mary
June 28, 2018
May the angels lead him into paradise, may he rest in God's loving peace, and may his whole family find comfort in good memories!
Myron & Lisa Sherrill
June 26, 2018
Prayers of peace and comfort to the Grenier family.
Emily Grenier
June 26, 2018
Rest in peace Grandpa. I love and miss you. Its definitely going to be sad that you're gone, but its a good thing you're not suffering anymore.
Paul and Patty Tonchuk
June 26, 2018
Our condolences on your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
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