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Edgar Degre Obituary

WOONSOCKET - Edgar D. Degre, 55, of Woonsocket, died unexpectedly at home on August 1, 2023. He was the husband of Jean (Boudreau) Degre whom he married July 30, 2001. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Edgar L. Degre and Patricia (Dubois) Demaire.

Mr. Degre worked as a delivery driver for Hudson Services, Inc., in Providence. Ed was a faithful member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Woonsocket, and had a deep love for his country, and his dog, Sadie. He was an avid Boston Bruins fan and enjoyed singing karoke with his brother.

Along with his wife, Jean, he is survived by his children Jason Hartley and his wife, Lyndi of Franklin, Melissa Kinner and her husband, Christopher of Woonsocket, and Edgar Cote of North Providence; his siblings, Kelly Glaser and her husband, John, Kasey Ruiz and her husband, Manuel, both of Palm Coast, FL, Donna Duhamel and her husband Gary, Timothy Degre and his wife, Pauline, both of Woonsocket, and Richard Degre of Haltom, TX; several nieces and nephews; and twelve grandchildren and one great-grandson, whom he loved dearly.

His funeral will be held, Wednesday, August 9, 2023 starting with a visitation from 10 to 11 AM, followed by a service at 11:30 AM in the Apostolic Pentecostal Church, 537 Elm St., Woonsocket. Arrangements are under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the support of the family of Edgar Degre, 780 North Main St., Woonsocket, RI 02895.

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Published by Woonsocket Call from Aug. 7 to Aug. 29, 2023.

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Liz

December 19, 2024

Ed, we miss you and your hugs and Rex misses Sadie. the crew at Ridgeway cleaners cleaners Stamford Ct.

Rich boulris

November 28, 2023

Only the good die young rest in peace eddie . My condolences to the family .

Mitchell Henderson

September 23, 2023

Jean, so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Mitchell Henderson (walmart)

Louise Tancrell

August 11, 2023

So very sorry for your loss.One day at a time,stay close to your kids and grandkids!

The crew at Ridgeway/ Mario´s Cleaners

August 9, 2023

To Ed´s Family,
We here at Ridgeway/ Mario´s Cleaners in Ct. are all sadden to hear of Ed´s passing. He was such a funny and great guy. Always
positive no matter what life tossed at him. He will be greatly missed by us all. Our sincere and deepest sympathies to you all and to Sadie.

Beverly Lachut

August 8, 2023

To Melissa and family,
Today is a sad day for you all, the loss of a loved one is never easy. Keep close in your heart all the loving memories you have, remember all the good times. May the Lord of
Grace and mercy flood your hearts and minds with His peace, the peace that passes all understanding, may He lift you up and give you comfort and strength as you go through this time. May you lean on Him and He will keep you.
With sincere sorrow and sympathy at the loss of your dad.
Sister Beverly and the entire Lachut family with love

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Apostolic Pentecostal Church

537 Elm St., Woonsocket, RI 02895

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Apostolic Pentecostal Church

537 Elm St., Woonsocket, RI 02895

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