Francis A. Pariseau, Sr., 80, of 1061 Upper Union Street, Franklin, and a former resident of Rehoboth and South Attleboro, died Monday, September 3, 2007 at Sunbridge Care & Rehabilitation Center in Milford, following a long illness. He was the husband of the late Barbara E. (Gross) Pariseau, who died in July, 1999.
Born in Central Falls, March 5, 1927, a son of the late Oliver J. and Eva M. (Tetreault) Pariseau, he lived in Franklin for more than 20 years.
He was raised and educated in Central Falls, and was a retired electrician. He worked for the Crawford Electric Co. in Pawtucket for over 27 years, and then for the J & H Electric Co. in Providence until his retirement in 1985.
He served in the US Air Force during World War II. He attained the rank of T/Sgt. and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged in April, 1949.
Mr. Pariseau was a communicant of Mt. St. Mary’s Abbey in Wrentham, where he had been a benefactor for the sisters at the abbey for more than 55 years. He was also a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 99 in Providence, The Franklin Senior Citizens, The American Assoc. of Retired Persons, and the St. Vincent DePaul Society in North Attleboro.
He is survived by 4 sons: Christopher P. of Arnold, Maryland, Francis A. Pariseau, Jr. of Rehoboth, John O. and Mark T. Pariseau of Camden, Delaware. 3 daughters: Donna M. Stearns and Rebecca L. Dean of South Attleboro, and Phyllis J. Dwyer of North Smithfield, RI. 3 sisters: Anita Bousquet of Central Falls, Irene Garrigus of Attleboro, and Constance Southworth of South Attleboro. 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
He was also the brother of the late Raymond, Albert, George Pariseau, Anna Bouffard, and Lillian Guindon.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, September 5, from 3 – 6 PM in the Charles F. Oteri & Son, Franklin Funeral Home, 33 Cottage Street, Franklin, www.franklinfuneral.com .
A vigil service will follow at Mt. St. Mary’s Abbey, 300 Arnold Street, Wrentham, at 7:15 PM. His funeral Mass will be celebrated at Mt. St. Mary’s Abbey Chapel Thursday, at 10:00 AM. Interment with military honors will take place in the family lot in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Attleboro.
If desired donations in his memory sent to Mt. St. Mary’s Abbey, 300 Arnold Street, Wrentham, MA 02093, or to the Hospice of one’s choice, would be appreciated.