Marcel G. Lacroix, 55, of Crawford St., Woonsocket, died Friday. He was the former husband of Eileen M. Wilson of Chepachet.
Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of Marie Rose (Paquette) Lacroix of Woonsocket and the late Gerald Lacroix. He was lifelong resident of the city and a graduate of Woonsocket High School Class of 1974.
Mr. Lacroix was employed at General Motors in Framingham for over 15 years.
He was a member of the Thundermist Striper fishing club. Marcel was an accomplished carpenter and woodworker. He was also a talented cook and enjoyed gardening. Marcel had a special place in his heart for his “furry grandchildren”.
He is survived by his mother and former wife, and two daughters, Amy Rectenwald, and her husband John, and Becky Lacroix all of Woonsocket. Two sisters, Suzanne DiCicco, and her husband John, of Barrington, and Diane Turner, and her husband Glen, of Woonsocket, a step-sister Lou-Ann Rogers of Byfield, MA. Two nieces, Melissa Picard, and her husband Mat, and Kimberly Barrette, all of Woonsocket. Marcel was a loving great uncle to Aiden Barrette and Katelyn Picard.
His funeral service will be Thursday at 7:30 pm in the Menard Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave., Woonsocket. Visiting hours will be Thursday from 4-8 pm prior to the service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, 266 Mendon Rd., Woonsocket, RI. 02895.
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