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1930
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2015
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Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Richard LaFlamme Obituary
Richard was born on July 21, 1930 in South Bellingham, MA, a son of the late Frank Henry Sr. and Beatrice Emma (Comire) LaFlamme. He attended Woonsocket High School and graduated from Bryant College.
Mr. LaFlamme proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1951- 1954. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Lance Corporal.
Richard worked for the City of Providence, was the director for Municipal Corporate Data Processing Systems (MCDPS), and founded his own company Municipal Computer Facility, Inc. Retiring in 1990, he enjoyed dividing his time between Boca Raton, FL and Lincoln, RI.
Richard's hobbies included bowling, cards, chess, cribbage, dancing and spending quality time raising his children and especially spoiling his grandchildren. He spent the last 15 years at St. Antoine Residence and delighted in teasing his wonderful extended family there with his ready wit and charm. Richard will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
In addition to his wife of 62 years, he is survived by two sons Michael LaFlamme (Kate) of North Smithfield, David LaFlamme (Susan) of Elkton VA, and a daughter Jerilyn Wilner (George) of Johnston. He was the brother of Frank LaFlamme Jr. and brother-in-law of Pauline (Robert) Lemoine and Kathleen (Lawrence) LaFlamme. He is also survived by nine grandchildren Richard (Michelle), Ryan and Brittany LaFlamme, Kyle and Justin Wilner, Samantha Turner, Jeffrey, Rebecca and Nicole LaFlamme, two great-grandchildren Aingeal Turner and Abigail LaFlamme, five nieces and four nephews. He was the brother of the late Lawrence, Eugene, Kathleen and Evelyn LaFlamme and brother-in-law of the late Leone LaFlamme and Robert Lemoine.
His funeral will be Thursday at 9:00 am from the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave., Woonsocket followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Precious Blood Church, Carrington Ave., Woonsocket. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland. Visiting hours are Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. ln lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Antoine Residence 10 Rhodes Ave., North Smithfield, RI. 02896. www.menardfuneralhome.com
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Dorothy Monteiro-McCollough
April 29, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. My first job after high school was working with Richard at the Controllers Office for the City of Providence in 1956 thru 1964. Richard was the head of the Data Entry division. So many great memories and lessons were learnt. I thank you for all that you have done. May you rest in peace.
Charlene McGuire
April 23, 2015
To the family of Uncle Richard~
So sorry for your loss. So many fond memories. Thoughts and prayers to all during this difficult time.
Charlene
April 22, 2015
We are sorry for your loss , we have memories of that big familly , we were neighbors on east School in the back . say hi to uncle Frank , The Mathieu family ,Roger and Gloria and Rose xx
Karen LaFlamme
April 22, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of my Uncle Happy. I hope your warm memories help you through this sorrowful time. ~Karen
Ken LaFlamme
April 21, 2015
To Uncle Frankie and to all my cousins and family members who are touched by the loss of Uncle Richard; I didn't get the news until I was on my way out for work for a few days. When I saw the picture of him on the website, I immediately recognized the features of my own father in Richards face. Seeing that and reading his obituary brought back so many memories from so long ago. My sister Charlene told me a nice story about how Uncle Richard and Aunt Lou had taken care of me for a few weeks when I was baby. To all who will miss him and to who he was so dear, my deepest condolences.
Linda Gormly
April 21, 2015
Jeri & Family ~ I am sorry for the loss of your father...my thoughts & prayers to all of you. May God Bless you all through this difficult time. ~ Linda
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