Roger E. Perreault

1935 - 2020

Roger E. Perreault, Sr., 85, of Blackstone, MA passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 25, 2020. He is the beloved husband for 60 years of Constance D. (Ramella) Perreault. Born in Woonsocket, RI on March 30, 1935, he is the son of the late Coranna Perreault. He is the loving father of Woonsocket Deputy Fire Chief Roger E. Perreault, Jr. and his wife, Dale of Blackstone, MA, Lisa A. Buckley and her husband, Michael J. Buckley of Blackstone, MA and Paula M. Ryan and her husband, Christopher J. Ryan, Esq. of Bellingham, MA. He leaves his cherished grandchildren Kathryn and Lauren Buckley, Luke Perreault and Oliver Ryan.
Roger was a resident of Blackstone for most of his life. He started the ambulance service in the town of Blackstone in 1962. He worked at his family business "The Ice House" in Blackstone until he sold the business in 1978. He then worked as manager of Superior Ambulance in Woonsocket from 1978 until retiring.
Roger was a devoted communicant of St. Theresa Church and served as head of the Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist.
Mr. & Mrs. Perreault were married at St. Joan of Arc Church on June 4, 1960 and celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary this year. He enjoyed going to Milford Regional Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
Roger was affectionately known as "Grampy" and was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.
Visiting hours are on Wednesday, December 30th from 5PM to 7PM at Cartier's Funeral Home, 151 So. Main St. (Rte 126), Bellingham, MA. Funeral will be held on Thursday, December 31st with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM at St. Theresa Church, 630 Rathbun St., Blackstone, MA. Interment will follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farm St., Blackstone. Social distancing, face masks and hand sanitizing required. Due to COVID-19 restrictions at families request in lieu of flowers donations to St. Theresa Church, 630 Rathbun St., Blackstone, MA 01504 would be appreciated.
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