Francis L. Debroisse 91, formerly of Mendon Rd, Woonsocket, died Wednesday at the Holiday Nursing Home in Manville. He was the husband of the late Therese (Lacombe) Debroisse. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Albert and Agnes (Dio) Debroisse.
Mr. Debroisse was a machinist at for the Lister Worsted for many years and was the co-owner of Frank’s Cycle Shop for twenty years before retiring in 1982.
He is survived by two sons Maurice Debroisse of Cumberland and Robert Debroisse of Milford, CT, seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
His funeral will be held Friday at 9:30 from the Fournier & Fournier Funeral Home, 99 Cumberland St. Woonsocket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 in St. John Vianney Church, Diamond Hill Rd. Cumberland. Burial will follow in Precious Blood Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be just before the funeral at 8:30.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Beacon Hospice, Lighthouse Foundation, 529 Main St. Suite 101, Boston MA, 02129.