Gilbert Andrade Obituary

ANDRADE, GILBERT, 79, died Sunday at home. Born in Bristol a son of the late John and Mary (Mello) Andrade. He was an employee of Raytheon NE Electric for many years before retiring in 1993. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. Beloved husband of June (Floor) Andrade. Father of Deborah and Marc Ouellette of Norwich, Conn., Susan Andrade-Proulx and husband Rick of East Greenwich, Gilbert Andrade of Warren and John and Carole Andrade and of Cumberland. Brother of John Andrade, Angela Burke, Elizabeth Usher and Mary Flack. Grandfather of Gabriel and Jacob Ouellette, Jack, Julie and Robyn Andrade and Allyssa Proulx. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, where the family will receive friends 4-7pm, Friday, March 4th . Mass of Christian Burial will be in St Thomas the Apostle Church at 9:00 AM Saturday, March 5th. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St Jude's Children Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis TN 38148 or Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 N. Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Mar. 2, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Gilbert Andrade

12 Entries

Bob Squizzero

March 7, 2011

Gil,
When you were leaving after the last holiday dinner at John and Carole’s you shook my hand and said “I don’t know if I’ll ever see you again”. I was caught completely off guard and didn’t even respond. If I was prepared I would have said “You are one of the finest men I have ever known, a man of integrity, compassion and love of family”. I will miss sharing sea stories with you. You, on your big aircraft carrier, and me, on my little repair ship, two young sailors proud to serve their country. The next holiday dinner would have been your turn to say Grace and I’ll take your place. I know you won’t want to bring any sadness to the dinner so I will quietly say to myself “Lord grant him eternal rest, he worked hard for it”.
Bob

Uncle Pit and Aunt Joyce Ouellette

March 6, 2011

Deb, Marc and boys, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you. All our love.

Cindy Jandreau

March 5, 2011

Deb, Marc, Gabe Jake and Mrs. Andrade

My deepest sympathies,

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Cindy, Danielle, Carrie and Sara

Chris Sullivan

March 4, 2011

John and Family,

My sincere condolences on the passing of your father. May the memories of his time with you comfort & sustain you until you meet again.

Greg Ouellette

March 4, 2011

Aunt Deb, Uncle Marc, Gabe, Jake and family I am very sorry for your loss. My sympathies to you all. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and love sent your way.

Greg

Louise Levesque

March 4, 2011

Deb, Marc, Gabe, Jake and the Andrade Family:
Our sincere sympathy for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
All our love,
Louise, Phil, Levi & Maria
Louise Robitaille-Levesque

Kathy Harvey-Brown

March 4, 2011

Tante Deb, Uncle Marc and the rest of the Andrade family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs your way now and always.
Love, Kathy, Casey, Remy and Bodey

March 4, 2011

Deb and family, we are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take care, Shari & Maury

March 2, 2011

John and family, we are thinking of you and sending love and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.

Joe and Moira Hollenbeck, Bridget and Joey

David O'Brien

March 2, 2011

John and family,

I am sorry for your loss. My family and I would like to pass along our condolences in this time of grief.

David and Mary O'Brien and family

Darlene Harding

March 2, 2011

Sue - I'm so sorry for your loss - I remember your dad and have the fondest memories of your family. My prayers are with you and your family during your time of grief. I wish I could make his memorial service, but I'm currently deployed. Lots of Love - Darlene Silvia Harding

Joseph Buban

March 2, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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