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Barbara Bouffard Obituary

PAWTUCKET - Barbara E. (Lewis) Bouffard, 83, a retired bookkeeper, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Bouffard and Louis J. Francisco. Born in Middletown, CT, she was the daughter of the late James M. Lewis and Rita (King) Lewis-Raimbeault.
Barbara had resided in Pawtucket most of her life before moving to Florida in 1995 and then to Connecticut in 2008. She was a graduate of St. Mary's School, Pawtucket; St. Mary Academy - Bay View, East Providence and received her Associate Degree from Fisher College. Barbara was an avid reader.
She leaves three daughters, Melinda A. Smith and her husband, Joseph, of Burrillville, Tina M. Francisco of Coventry and Arminda Hudon and her husband, Leo, of Danielson, CT; four grandchildren, Arminda E. Lawrence, Michael J. Smith, and twins, Mitchell L. and Marshall J. Hudon; a great-granddaughter, Arminda J. Lawrence and her beloved Chihuahua, Precious. She was the sister of the late Michael Lewis.
VISITATION will begin Saturday at 9 a.m. at the CHEETHAM Funeral Home, 1012 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave. Interment, Mt. St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts in Barbara's memory to the NECCOG Animal Services, P.O. Box 759, Dayville, CT 06241 or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. CheethamFuneralHome.com

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Published by Pawtucket Times from Oct. 18 to Oct. 26, 2017.

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Theresa DeRiso

October 10, 2024

Dear Melinda and family,
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your mother. I lost mine in December, and understand the heartache felt when losing your mom. There's nothing like your mom on this earth.

I wish you strength, healing, and love during this difficult time.
With comfort and blessings,
Tess DeRiso

October 31, 2017

Thoughts of sympathy are with you today Numbers 6:24-26

October 23, 2017

Please receive our condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the God of comfort and peace be with you and your family in this difficult time. John 6:40.
LG

October 20, 2017

Dear Melinda,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace & Blessings, Theresa DeRiso

Carole Frassinelli

October 20, 2017

Dear Mindy,
Sending prayers and best wishes to you and your family. So sorry for your loss,

susan gauthier

October 19, 2017

it is with great sorrow that i learned of your mother's passing. she was a wonderful lady and will be missed. she always had a smile to give to everyone and a wonderful sense of humor. all our sympathies are with your family at this time.

Dottie & Rich Krusz

October 19, 2017

Dear Mindy,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Please know that are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.

Coleen Carvalho

October 18, 2017

My sympathies to Tina & Family on the loss of Barbara.

Bob & Sue Hudon

October 17, 2017

Mindy & Family - We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We will keep you all in our prayers.

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