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Alice Rivard Obituary

CUMBERLAND - Alice M. ( Durand ) Rivard, 83, of Pine Swamp Rd. died Sunday, October 25, 2015 in St. Antoine Residence. She was the wife of the late Marcel Rivard. They were married for 58 years.
Born in Woonsocket, daughter of the late Domina and Albina "Ida" ( Plante ) Durand.
Alice worked for US Rubber for 10 years and also for Peterson Puritan for 26 years prior to retiring.
She was a former member of St. Joseph Senior Citizens. She also enjoyed playing cards and Bingo.
She is survived by her three children, Dennis and his wife Darlene Rivard of Smithfield, Paula and her husband Kenneth Moretti of Woonsocket, Donna and her husband Kevin Driscoll of Cumberland, two brothers, Maurice Durand of Bellingham and Roger Durand of Woonsocket. And eight grandchildren.
Mother of the late Paul Rivard and sister of the late Raymond Durand.
Her funeral will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 9 AM from the S.DiPardo Memorial Chapel Funeral Home 1583 Diamond Hill Rd. Woonsocket with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. John Vianney Church, Diamond Hill Rd. Cumberland, RI. Burial will be in St. Jean the Baptist Cemetery, Bellingham, MA. Relatives and friends are invited; calling hours are on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.

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Published by Woonsocket Call from Oct. 26 to Nov. 2, 2015.

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J P Rivard Jr.

October 28, 2015

Paula, Dennis and Donna,

I was so sorry to hear about your mom, my godmother, passing last weekend. She was such a wonderful person. I have some great memories of times spent with you all.

Love, JP

Linda Marcheterre

October 28, 2015

I am so sorry for loss she was such a beautiful woman. She was always smiling and she a great personality. I enjoy working with her. I enjoy helping and seeing her at the bingos. She will be greatly missed. Love Linda Marcheterre

October 28, 2015

To Denis and family,
Chris and I wish to express our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother.
We are sure that she will be greatly missed by all.
Please know that we would be there to pay our respects but due to my recent heart surgery we regretfully will be unable to attend.
Best regards to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Marty and Chris

Shirley Pelletier

October 27, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I met her at bingo and had some good times. Always smiling. She will be missed.

Robert "Bob" Berube

October 27, 2015

OCTOBER 27 , 2015
I worked with your mother for many years at Peterson - Puritan . She was always in a good mood and a lively person. My heart goes out to all she left behind

Robert L Berube
Woonsocket RI

October 26, 2015

Denis, Paula and Donna,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a beautiful person. She will be sadly missed. Love Claire

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