South Kingstown, RI – Ronald L. Gadbois, 80, of South Kingstown, RI and formerly of Sutton and Worcester, MA passed away in his home on Friday, October 2, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Ron was married for 43 years to the love of his life, Ruth A. (Murphy) Gadbois who died on January 17, 2025. He is survived by children, Brian Bloomfield and his wife Judy of Vero Beach, FL, Bethe Pinto and her husband, Darren of Worcester and Paula Toland and her husband, Ron of Millburn, NJ; two brothers, Laurence Gadbois and his wife Carrie of Dover, NH and Richard Gadbois of North Brookfield, MA; four sisters, Anne Marie Gadbois of Liberty, SC, Jeannine Gabriel of Liberty, SC, Suzanne Lavallee of East Brookfield, MA and Cecile Gadbois of North Brookfield, MA; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Ron was born in Worcester, MA son of the late George J. and Lucille O. (LaBrie) Gadbois and is also predeceased by his brother George F. Gadbois, a son Mark Bloomfield and great grandson Lucas Freeman. He moved to Spencer, MA at a young age and graduated from David Prouty High School.
Ron was considered to be an entrepreneur of many sorts and would never pass an opportunity to listen to someone that had an idea for a successful business. He had numerous ventures with his most recent being co-owner of ArmRon Corporation until his retirement.
Ron was dedicated to his family and always made them a priority. His grandchildren were the world to him and he would make sure he did everything he could to help put them in a position to be successful. Ron was a member of the Harmony Club of Worcester where he served in many capacities, including President and coordinating the Children’s Christmas Party for many years. He was a member of Wecohamet Lodge #3, a lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Dover, New Hampshire.
Friends and family are invited to calling hours on Friday, October 23 from 5 to 7 PM in the Alfred Roy & Sons – Henry Funeral Service Memorial Chapel 33 Ward St. Worcester. Burial will be at a later date with his wife at Pine Hill Cemetery, Dover, NH.
Memorial contributions in memory of Ron may be made to Hope Health Hospice Philanthropy, 1085 North Main St. Providence RI 02904, The Harmony Club of Worcester c/o Marchand Memorial Homes 33 Ward Street Worcester, MA 01610 or Wecomamet Lodge #3 105 Rutland St., Dover NH 03820
Marchand Memorial Homes is honored to be assisting the family with funeral arrangements. To share a memory or to sign the guestbook, please visit www.MarchandMemorialHomes.com