Robert A. Lachapelle, 77, of Angell Road, a police officer in the Town of Smithfield for 20 years retiring in 1976, died Monday, December 8, 2008 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence.
Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Albert and Flora (Lacroix) Lachapelle, he resided in Lincoln and had previously lived in Smithfield and Pawtucket.
Mr. Lachapelle was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a self employed contractor since 1986 and had been the Director of Security for the former Ann & Hope stores.
He is survived by his sons, Gary E.Lachapelle of Warwick, Edward J. Lachapelle of North Attleboro, MA, Brad P. Lachapelle of Lincoln and Andre P. Lachapelle of Coventry; four grandchildren, Justin, Kelly, Edward & DevonLachapelle, one great grandchild and a brother, Charles LaChapelle of Smithfield. He was the brother of the late Flora Lachapelle, Sharon Macher and Joan Plant.
Funeral Friday at 11am from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville, RI. Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon in St. Michael Church, 80 Farnum Pike, Smithfield. Visitation Thursday 3-7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Farber Institute, 1153 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02130