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1954
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2020
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Eric French Obituary
He began working at a young age with his father and brothers in the logging business. He also ran his first paving box alongside them at Rundstrom Paving on Long Pond in Ledyard. Later, he started and ran French Contractors from the "pit" in North Stonington, pouring concrete and paving his way all over Southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island. In recent years, if Eric wasn't sitting and playing his favorite KENO numbers: 2-8-10-80 and 7-17-20-77, he was on a job site, telling everyone what they were doing wrong. If any 'dub' couldn't do the job right, Eric would take over and show them how it was done. Over the years, Eric made many friends, a few enemies and even more acquaintances through his sponsoring of the "66" modified race car, having the French Brothers Pulling Horses and buying a round for the entire bar on more than one occasion. Through it all, his brothers, Mike and Ed, remained his best friends.
Eric is survived by his brother Edward French, of Westerly; his three sisters, Maureen Domina, of Preston, Monica McGowan and Connie Dean, of North Stonington; his children, Carrissa French, Eric French Jr., Erica Dean and Maurice Dean; his grandchildren, Weston, Alaina and Kai; their grandmother Maureen (Mattern) French; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Michael "Homer" French; and his parents, Maurice and Jean French.
Funeral Services will be private for the family. Burial will be in the family plot in South Village Cemetery in New Hampshire. The Dinoto Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Renee Johnson
July 22, 2020
I cant believe your gone .....I'm ssd's o happy that I got to meet you and have you in my life ...you were an awesome ..very kind and given. Open hearted and knew everyone every where you went ...always helping people and going out of your way to help those who needed help ...your gonna be missed dearly ....R.I.P. ERIC.... I'm sorry to the french family ..my prayers and condolences are with you guys......im so sorry
Debbie Stedman
July 9, 2020
Eric was really a great person. Very sorry to hear of is passing. He lived his life to the fullest not everyone can say that about there life. RIP my friend
Lee Wildes
July 7, 2020
Sorry to hear of Erics passing. He brother Mike and crew did excavation, concrete and paving work for me for many years. During fair season he would work hard all week travel hundreds of miles on the weekend with his horses get back late Sunday night and start another week of hard work Monday morning. He loved every minute of it and accumulated many stories along the way.
Sheryl Caswell and Fred Robbins
July 7, 2020
He was a great guy and friend. Lots of memories with him. RIP Eric. You will be missed.
Mark Coen
July 7, 2020
Eric was the true meaning of work hard, play hard, I have worked with Eric for nearly 35 years. He and his brother Mike are people I hope I see again on the other side, they were both very good to me. I miss you very much
Lee oliver
July 7, 2020
R.I.P. Eric... will miss you!!
Wendy Barker
July 6, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. He was so generous & loving to most people. When i look back in my life theres many memories of Eric that i will laugh about because he was ONE of a kind for sure. My prayers are with his family. Fky High Eric❤
Amy Jo Maggs
July 6, 2020
I met Eric many years ago when I was working at one of the local bars. He played his keno and was an amazing tipper always took care of his bartenders. Eric was an amazing man always full of jokes and laughter and I am so happy that I met him and could call him my friend. Rest In Peace U will be Greatly missed
Richard and Nancy Mayo
July 6, 2020
Rip Eric french
Richard W Entwistle
July 6, 2020
There was numerous jobs were we worked along side of each other he was a great man always was playing his keno great man he will missed dearly condolences goes out the the family....
Theresa Tanner
July 6, 2020
sorry for ur lost I remember all the good times we had at Clysdales so May u rest in piece
Mary Margaret Schlais
July 6, 2020
I only met him once but my son Dwayne, thought the world of Eric and was always tell me stories. Condolences to the entire French family.
Kathy Barber
July 6, 2020
Eric was a great guy! Always made me laugh. His presence will sorely be missed by many! RIP my friend
Vickie Duerr LaFrance
July 6, 2020
It is a great loss when we loose a family member and best friend. May the many memories of all the laughter and sunshine lift your hearts during this time of sorrow.
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