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Diane Chenail Obituary
Born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Eugene J. and Doris A. (Leclerc) Rainville, she had lived in Cumberland for many years.
Mrs. Chenail was an elementary school teacher at Northern Elementary School, Lincoln for twenty-nine years, retiring in 2001. She earned her bachelor's degree and master's degree from Rhode Island College.
Diane served as vice president of her class at Notre Dame High School and was active for many years in the St. James CYO.
She is survived by her loving children, Jennifer Cloutier, and her husband Kevin, of Cumberland, and Gregg Chenail, and his wife Eva, of Acton, Mass.; and four cherished grandchildren, Adison Merchant, Noah Chenail, Eden Chenail, and Nora Chenail.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in St. James Church, 33 Division Street, Manville. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call Monday, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln. Social distancing guidelines will be followed and all guests will be required to wear a mask. Attendance at the Funeral Mass will be limited to 150 people. Private burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Manville. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory to the National MS Society, P.O. Box 91891, Washington, D.C. 20090-1891 would be appreciated.
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Gerard Ethier
August 21, 2020
Jen & Family
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Gerry Ethier
Dina (Baro) Shaw
August 15, 2020
Mrs. Chenail will always be remembered as one of my most favorite teachers from Northern Lincoln Elementary. She was a wonderful influence on all of her students and we all learned so much from her. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to her family.
Debra Lyons
August 15, 2020
I met Diane many years ago when I was a substitute teacher at Northern. She was a lovely lady who made me feel very welcome. My deepest sympathy to you all. May she rest in peace.
Tina M Lussier
August 15, 2020
I am sad to hear about Diane's passing. My sincerest sympathies and Prayers to her family and friends. She was a very nice, humble and kind person. From my memories, during my school years at Northern Lincoln Elementary, she was also a fantastic teacher! She made learning creative, interesting and even fun! I thank her for being a wonderful teacher to me and to the many other students she taught and I will always remember her fondly... even years later, as she always remained friendly and kind to my family and I, despite her difficult ongoing health struggles ... May she now Rest Peacefully and may the precious memories of good times spent together provide comfort and Healing Light to her family and friends during this difficult time and always...
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Steve Laferriere
August 15, 2020
I will always remember Mrs. Chenail from Northern Lincoln Elementary School back in the 80's. She was one of the teachers that had a positive influence on me as a kid. She was always such a sweet lady but also had the ability to be firm but fair. Mrs. Chenail was looked up to by so many students. May she rest in eternal peace.
Tim Plante
August 14, 2020
One of the most memorable teachers from Northern Lincoln. She was a great teacher. My sympathies to her children and grand children
Dennis Godin
August 14, 2020
I had Mrs. Chenail as an elementary school teacher in the late 1970s. Her class was challenging and taught me many lessons that would serve me well in later years. As an adult, whenever I saw her, she would always ask how I was doing. I always appreciated that! Rest in Peace.
The Staff of Bellows-Falso Funeral Home
August 14, 2020
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