Albert A. Chevrette

1925 - 2015

WOONSOCKET - Albert A. Chevrette, 90, died Monday, October 12 at the Magnolia Manor in Columbus, Georgia. Born in Woonsocket on November 23, 1925, he was the son of the late Joseph and Flora (Boucher) Chevrette.
Albert joined the Army at 17 years old and was a tank commander in the Battle of the Bulge during WWII, and became a Purple Heart Recipient. After the war, Albert married Lilli Hermann, his German girlfriend in Germany. They came back and made their home in Columbus, Georgia where Albert worked many years at Fort Benning.
He was survived by a daughter Lorraine of Georgia, granddaughter Allison LeJeune and her companion Michael. She was his Guardian and took good care of him and loved him so much. He also leaves two sisters Florence Brodeur and Doris Beauregard, both of Woonsocket. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Jamie Howard was his caretaker for 8 years. A loving lady that took him shopping and doctor appointments and so forth. It was greatly appreciated. He was predeceased by his wife Lilli, daughter Arlene Wills, five brothers, Joseph, Leo, Omer, Aldor and Theodore Chevrette.
Albert was a sweet, loving man and loved his family so much. He will be greatly missed. He was an outstanding veteran and we are so very proud of him.
Arrangements will be held in Columbus, Georgia.