Lucien R. Gingras, 63, of Woonsocket died peacefully Friday evening December 26, 2025 at Grandview Health Care Center in Cumberland surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Louise (Hetu) Gingras. They were married on September 7, 1985 and celebrated 40 years together this past September.
Born and raised in Woonsocket he was a son of the late Normand and Aline (Delorme) Gingras. He was a lifelong resident of the city and graduated from Woonsocket High School.
In his earlier years he worked at Lista Corporation. Lucien spent his career employed as a machinist with Stanley, Black & Decker Corporation for over 35 years.
Lucien’s life revolved around his family. At any and all family activities Lucien was the number one supporter, official driver and all around cheer squad. From his son Adam’s sporting events to his daughter Kayla’s gymnastics. Continuing on to more recent years Lucien was the Grandpa on the sidelines as his grandchildren participated in their activities. Lucien also enjoyed bowling and family gatherings.
Lucien will be remembered for his kind and gentle manner. Although somewhat quiet and reserved upon first meeting someone, once he got to know you Lucien opened up and his cheerful and pleasant personality came right out. Lucien’s true legacy will always be his love and devotion to his family, his memory will live in their hearts forever.
In addition to his wife of 40 years Lucien is survived by his two children who he would readily admit were his greatest accomplishment in life. Adam Gingras and his wife Marissa of Cumberland and Kayla Gingras of Woonsocket. Lucien was the extremely proud grandfather of Emma and Amelia Gingras and Brayden Mackey. He is also survived by his siblings Paul Gingras and Louise Greco and her husband Al all of Woonsocket, Denise Tetreault and her companion Rob of Warwick and Jeanne Sherman her husband Steve of Cumberland and several nieces and nephews and their families.
In accordance with his wishes services for Lucien will be private.
Arrangements are in care of the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket.
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