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Doris Gauvin Obituary

CUMBERLAND - Doris H. Gauvin, 86, of Cumberland, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Holiday Nursing Home in Lincoln. She was the wife of David R. Gauvin Jr. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Yvonne (Gaumond) Perry. She had lived in Pawtucket before moving to Cumberland four years ago.
Doris was employed as a supervisor at American Insulated Wire for 45 years before retiring in 1995.
She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her son, Dennis Gauvin and his wife Shirley, her daughter, Michelle Butler and her husband David, her sisters Barbara Matteo, Theresa Fanion, Margaret Harrison, Linda Cowan, Rita Laporte, Norman, Robert, and Edward Perry, 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Doris also was the sister of the late Joan Nason, Frank Jr., Raymond, and Donald Perry.
Her funeral will be held Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from the O'Neill Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon Road, Cumberland followed by a Mass of Christian burial in St. Joan of Arc Church, 3357 Mendon Road at 10AM. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday from 8:30am to 9:30am prior to the Mass in the O'Neill Funeral Home.
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Published by Pawtucket Times from Feb. 1 to Feb. 9, 2019.

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Norman Perry

February 5, 2019

The sweetest person who was always smiling who I was lucky to call my sister. I have such fond memories of her especially when I was young

gail zacharie

February 3, 2019

Doris. you was always there for me when I was young. I will never forget your caring and love. I thank you for that.

Catherine Picard

February 2, 2019

My heart goes out to my dear nephew and niece Zachary and Mackenzie Picard. I know this is a difficult time for you but know that Grandma is at peace and watching over you and your mother and all her loved ones. She was a wonderful woman and I liked her very much. I shall be thinking of you all and praying for you all as you say your final good-byes to your beloved grandmother. All my love and prayers, Aunty

&quot;My sister Doris memory is now my keep sake. <br />Which with I'll never part. God has her in her keeping I have her in my heart&quot;

Rita LaPorte

February 1, 2019

Brenda (Perry) Brown

February 1, 2019

My sincere condolences to the Gauvin family. My extended condolences to the Perry family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace Aunt Doris. Dance with the angels.

Elaine Perry Hervieux

February 1, 2019

Uncle Dave, Dennis & Michelle - my condolences on the death of Aunt Doris. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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