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Germain J. Dufresne Veteran
October 22, 2012

Obituary

Germain J. Dufresne 96, died Monday at St. Antoine Residence. He was the husband of the late Therese (Bergeron) Dufresne. Born in St. Phillip, P Q Canada, he was a son of the late Joseph and Marie-Anne (Frechette) Dufresne. Mr. Dufresne was a textile worker for the Branch River Woolen Company for twenty seven years before retiring in 1972. He served in the US Army during WWII. He was a former member of the Parkview Club.

Mr. Dufresne is survived by a son Gerald Dufresne of Philadelphia, PA, a daughter Lucille Blanchette of Woonsocket, six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late George Dufresne and was predeceased by seven siblings.

His funeral will be held Friday at 9:00 AM from the Fournier & Fournier Funeral Home, 463 South Main St., Woonsocket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Charles Church, North Main St. Woonsocket. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Charles Cemetery in Blackstone. Visiting hours are Thursday 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Antoine Residence 10 Rhodes Ave. North Smithfield, RI 02896 in his memory would be appreciated.

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Fournier & Fournier Funeral Service
463 South Main Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
401-769-0940