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Donald Houle Obituary

HOULE, DONALD "RED" 74, of Waterfront Lane, died Friday, March 18, 2011, With his family by his side. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann (Weseluk) Houle, and his children Cindy, Eric, Scott, David, and Michael Houle. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, at 7 P.M. in the S. DiPardo Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1583 Diamond Hill Rd. Woonsocket. Burial will be private. Relatives and friends are invited; calling hours are Monday from 4-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations to the Woonsocket Dialysis Center, 2100 Diamond Hill Rd. Woonsocket, R.I. 02895, would be appreciated. SDiPardoMCFH.intuit websites.com

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Published by The Providence Journal on Mar. 20, 2011.

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April 1, 2011

To the entire Houle family,

I met your husband/dad/grandad as a patient at several of the nursing homes in Burriville RI. I have been a therapist for 20 years and I have never met a kinder, wonderful and fun patient as "Red". He will always be remembered by me and all of our staff in the rehab departments in the Burriville area. Some people touch many lives and he did ours. god bless and take care

Mary Panarello

Jerry & Becky Aubuchon

March 24, 2011

To MaryAnn & the Houle Family. It's so hard to lose someone who is loved so much & who has given so much. From the time I was 5 yo Red was in my life, showing me & Randy so much & being my best man at my wedding & running his equipment for his construction business. I learned so much from a good hearted man that will be sadly missed. My heartfelt condolences to Cindy,Eric,& Scott & his whole family & friends & to his sister Pauline. All my LOVE

Judith Henriques

March 23, 2011

To my dear Cindy: I am so sorry regarding the loss of your wonderful Dad. I know how you loved him and how much he loved you. You were his apple of his eye. Please send my deepest condolences to your Mom and the rest of your family. I know what a great loss this is for you and your Mom but with all the love that you both have will help each other get through it! Please keep in mind that if there is anything I can do for you please do not hesitate to contact me. My thoughts are with you and your family.
With all my love
Judy Henriques

March 23, 2011

Cindy and the Houle family, with heartfelt sympathy and understanding thoughts in this time of sadness may you find comfort in the wonderful memories you shared together.

~Cindy Oliveira(Lombardi)

Angela Dextraze

March 23, 2011

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Red was a sweet man and may you keep his memories alive in your hearts.

T & M Ricard

March 22, 2011

To Mike and the Houle family: We extend our sincerest sympathies on the passing of Red...may your fondest memories of happy times comfort you all during this most difficult time, until you are all once again reunited in the heavens above with the Lord. God Bless...
Tina & Mark Ricard

John & Marcia Haigh

March 22, 2011

We are sorry to hear about Red's passing. He was a great guy and a special one.I worked with Red for many years.

Rhonda Anderson

March 22, 2011

Cindy,The Houle Family my condolences to you all during this very difficult time i know how it feels to lose a Dad but know that you did everything you could for him and he loved you very much. Remember all the good times you had with him and keep his memory alive and strong. May your Dad R.I.P and watch over you.

Justine Coderre

March 22, 2011

I was so sad to hear of the passing of your father, My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you all! Diamonds are forever, and god knows your dad was just that, a diamond!!!

Ann Paquin (Parenteau)

March 21, 2011

Cindy,Eric,Scott and the Houle family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your dad is a great person and I have alot of fond memories of him from my childhood growing up....may he rest in peace.

Mr &Mrs Donald Grenier

March 21, 2011

To the Houle family may I extend to you my condolences I know that I will miss him dearly

Claire & Pat Corrado

March 21, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in this time of need.

Joe + Lorraine Cadieux

March 21, 2011

To the Houle family - May you be comforted by your faith and by God's healing love, which is always with you.

Jim & Merri Hearn

March 21, 2011

Eric, Scott and the Houle family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May the fond memories of your Dad confort you now and forever.
May he rest in peace...

Linda (Morin) Armstrong

March 21, 2011

Dear MaryAnn and Family,

I'm so sorry to hear of Red's passing. I thank the Lord that we will all see him again as he rejoices with a new body. He has always held a fond place in my memory.

ED MARCHAND

March 21, 2011

I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT RED'S PASSING
MY SYMPATHY TO ALL OF HIS FAMILY.
MY SYMPATHY MIKE.
ED MARCHAND

Donna Sousa

March 21, 2011

Sending our condolances to Mike and David and the Houle family. He was a very special person and will be missed. I really enjoyed seeing him recently, and so did Danielle and Melissa. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and I know he is in a much better place now. Thank you for the memories

Scott Hervieux

March 20, 2011

I was saddened to learn that Red had went home to be with the Lord. I have fond memories of him while growing up with Eric, Scott, and Cindy at Spring Lake. The Houles were like second family to me. I think I spent more time at their home than my own sometimes. My prayers go out to you. May the Lord comfort your at this time.

Rev. Scott Hervieux ~North Carolina

March 20, 2011

Dear MaryAnn, Tom and I are very, very sorry to hear of your loss. We always enjoyed our friendship with you. We have some great memories to look back on. And lots of gratitude to both of you. Although we had not spoken in years, we liked to tell the many stories of the times we did spend together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the (kids). Red will sadly be missed.
Love, Tom and Maddy

March 20, 2011

Red always made us laugh and that's how we'll always remember him. Sorry for your loss.

~Kevin and Bernadeth Kociuba

March 20, 2011

Dearest Eric,Scott and the Houle family.We are very sorry for your loss,please accept our sympathy,may God be with you at this time of sorrow.
Joseph Turchetta and family

Deborah Marsocci

March 20, 2011

Eric,Scott &Family...Grief can be so hard,but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. So sorry for your lost.

Cindy Alderete

March 20, 2011

MaryAnn and Red's family - I am very sorry to hear of Red's passing - I have fond memories of his "cool" stature in life and always held him in the highest regards - God bless you and yours in your time of sorry. Sincere condolences,
Cindy (Dupuis) Alderete

Tammy Brissette

March 20, 2011

What the caterpillar perceives as the end, to the butterfly is just the beginning.
May we all see that his new beginning will be bright and happy for him.
We are sorry for your loss...
Tammy and Lillian Brissette

Carolyn Giardina

March 20, 2011

Eric, Scott, and family....Remember all of the good times, treasure the memories...and laugh at all the silly times...You are a reflection of your dad.. We are sorry for your loss.. Carolyn and Bill Giardina

ROBERT HODELL

March 20, 2011

We are so sorry to hear about Red's passing------Bob has many good memories of times spent with him----May he rest in peace-------Bob and Lorraine Hodell

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