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Wilfrid Hebert Obituary

FAIRHAVEN - Wilfrid E. "Wil" Hebert, 96, formerly of Woonsocket and Cumberland, died Monday, July 23, 2018 in Our Lady's of Haven Nursing Home. Born in Lawrence, MA., son of the late Wilfrid A. and Eva (Coulombe) Hebert.
Mr. Hebert received his Associates Arts Degree in Gerontology from CCRI at the age of 67, graduating with Honors. He was a "Published" Poet. He had a passion for writing Poetry on Positive Thinking. A US Air Force Veteran serving in WWII. He was a POW. He obtained two Purple Hearts, a Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Metals.
Mr. Hebert worked for Fuller Brush Co. for fourteen years as a salesman and manager. He also worked for Bonte Spinning as a General Foreman.
He was a former member of the American Legion Post 14, DAV of Woonsocket, the VFW Post 12 in N. Providence, and a member of EX POW Chapter 1 of RI.
He is survived by one daughter, Jeanne Rocheleau. Two sons, Richard and Robert Hebert. Two grandsons, Shane and Travis. And two great grandchildren, Collin and Mardi Belle and another great grandson on the way. He was also the father of the late Dennis Hebert and brother of the late Lucille Bolduc.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 10 AM in Precious Blood Church, 94 Carrington Ave, Woonsocket, RI. Burial with Military Honors will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter, RI. Relatives and friends are invited. The S. DiPardo Memorial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Published by Woonsocket Call from Jul. 31 to Aug. 8, 2018.

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Richard Souza

August 5, 2024

Mr. Hebert you have been missed. I helped you with the placement of the Combat Veterans Memorial at the Cumberland Monastery. I moved to Florida a while back. It was an honor for me to have helped you obtain your goals with Veterans. SINCERELY, RICHARD SOUZA. COMBAT VETERAN living now in Jacksonville, Florida

Donna Legendre

August 15, 2018

Jeanne
How I remember the days were were in high school and your dad was always such a wonderful man and always so nice to me.
I will remember his kindness and his welcoming smile every time I slept over
I send your family my deep sympathy and prayers at this difficult timr

Tom and Lucille Bourque

August 1, 2018

Condolences to the Hebert Family.

Sonny and Diane

August 1, 2018

Yes, your Dad's memory will live on in his poetry that your family have to treasure .He served his country and had such pride in what our flag stands for. He can now rest in peace on the grounds with his "brother ED" and fellow USA Veterans. RIP Mr. Hebert and God Bless.

Cheryl Pelletier Wenzel

August 1, 2018

All my love "uncle" Will. You will be missed. Hopefully you and my dad can get a good hand of Hi Lo Jack going up in Heaven.

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