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Bernadette Dorais Obituary

LINCOLN/MANVILLE - Bernadette Dorais, 93, of Sayles Hill Rd. passed away Saturday in The Holiday Retirement Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Lucien L. Dorais.
Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Omer and Leonide (Champagne) Belgarde. She resided in Manville for the past 13 years previously living in Cumberland.
She was employed by the Teknor Apex Co., Pawtucket for 9 years until her retirement and had previously worked for the Douglas Young Co., Pawtucket for many years.
She leaves three children, David Dorais and his wife Carol of South Attleboro, Dolores Berard and her husband Dennis of North Smithfield and Donald Dorais and his wife Kristine of Cumberland. She also leaves four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by 4 older brothers and three older sisters.
The funeral will be held Thursday, October 1st at 9:30 a.m. from the J.J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. Rte. 122, Cumberland, with a mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 1200 Mendon Rd., Woonsocket. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. Calling hours Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at J.J. Duffy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernadette's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Rhode Island, 245 Waterman Street, St. 306, Providence, RI 02906. Directions/Guest Book: jjduffyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Pawtucket Times from Sep. 29 to Oct. 7, 2015.

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October 13, 2015

DOLORES, DENNIS & Family
just found out your Mom passed, we are so sorry to all. You'll have beautiful memories forever

Jack & Janet Santos, Lincoln

October 5, 2015

Dave, Delores, Don and Families
So sorry to hear of Aunt Bernie's passing. You may be sure that she is with Uncle Boy and in God's loving hands.
God bless you all!

Joan (Dorais) and Henry Soucy
Citrus Springs, FL

E. Brown

October 2, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Words of comfort at Psalms 90:10, & Psalms 29:11.

Randy Lisi

September 30, 2015

Sorry to hear about your loss,Don.

Sheila Paquette

September 30, 2015

Dave and family, I am sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sleep sweetly Bernadette

September 29, 2015

Donnie, Kristine and family,
Deepest sympathy for your loss.
She is now at peace.
Much Love,
The Valverde family

Tom and Joyce Vivenzio

September 28, 2015

Dave,Carol,Tracy,Robin, Loren, and Lindsey,
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our heart and prayers. May she rest in peace.

Steven Lindquist and Gary Sullivan

September 27, 2015

Don, Kris and family. We are truly sorry to hear the about the passing of your mother. Our hearts and prayers are with you. May she be at peace.

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