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Walter Lemay Obituary
Bill graduated from Central Falls High School and then entered and proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was employed by the U.S. Government/Department of Defense as a quality control specialist for over 34 years. He was a forty year member of Lincoln Country Club where he enjoyed playing golf and cards with his friends, and where he hit a hole-in-one on April 8, 2008. He also enjoyed his 30 years at Forecourt and occasional luncheons with his High School classmates.
Besides his wife, Shirley, he is survived by his three children, Jeff (Joann) Lemay of Providence, Joy (John) Lafreniere of Charlestown and Jay Lemay of Pawtucket. He also leaves his two grandsons, Cameron Walter Lalor and Fintan Stephen Lalor, four step-grandchildren, his sister, Normance ("Gal") Lemay and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. He was the brother of the late Laurel (Oscar) Champagne.
A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Dec. 21st in the Church of St. Basil the Great, 15 Skyview Dr, Lincoln, RI 02865 at 10 am. Burial with Military Honors will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 3 pm until 6 pm in the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Basil's Church Building Fund or offering an act of kindness to someone in need, in Bill's memory, would be appreciated. For online condolences visit
www.thekeefefuneralhome.com.
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Nichole Hersey
March 3, 2016
Dear Jay, Joy, and JeffLast night I learned of your dad's passing. I'm so sorry. I keep him in my prayers and all of you as well. Jay I still have the funny sunglasses that we flipped up checking out at the supermarket, and when people ask me certain questions I sometimes say on the inside "everything's status quo."I'm so sorry. I wish I knew when it happened. Wishing you peace,Nichole Hersey
Richard Moran
December 21, 2015
yMay the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in
the hollow of His hand. Jay I am so sorry for your loss
Andrea Fortin
December 21, 2015
Joy and family, So sorry for your loss. You and yours are remembered during this difficult time. Warmest regards, Andrea and the Fortin family
December 20, 2015
Dear Shirley, sorry we could not come to the arrangements. You are in our prayers. John and Elva Kanakry
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Frank Clynes
December 20, 2015
My sympathy to the Lemay family. Bill will be remembered as a special guy. Always ready with a kind word and a smile. He will be missed at LCC.
December 20, 2015
Dear Shirley,
I am very sorry to hear about the the falling asleep of Walter, your beloved husband, "may his memory be eternal".
Ronald Ciarlo
December 20, 2015
(Joy): "Rose,,, Who's Rose!??" So sorry I'm not back home for you and wish I could just hug you to happy again. Respected your Dad so much --incredible role model! Love you and loved him. God Bless. I'll do an extra set of weights at the gym tomorrow and promise we'll see u in Charlie next summer. "Rose? Who is Rose??!" My favorite memory of us being young and your wonderful Dad. XO
Shirley and Bill
Joan Gregory
December 18, 2015
Rich Whitehead
December 18, 2015
Jeff, Joy and Jay I am so sorry for your loss. I have many great memories of your dad from our Vermont Ave days together.
Mona (Benharris) Iacovino
December 18, 2015
Joy, Jeff and Jay -
So sorry to hear about your dad. I hope that all of you find comfort in the many happy memories you have of him.
RAY MUCCI
December 18, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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