Marcel H. Lariviere, 71, of Blackstone, lost his battle with cancer Thursday, and kept his date with God, while surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Pauline Y. (Lemire) Lariviere. They were married on May 20th 1961.
Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Valmore and Mary Rose (Bernard) Lariviere. He was raised in North Grosvenordale, CT and lived in Woonsocket for several years. He resided in Blackstone and raised his family there for the past 42 years.
Mr. Lariviere served in the U. S. Navy for several years during the 1950s.
Following his military service, he worked for General Dynamics for many years and was also employed by J&J Corrugated before his retirement.
Marcel was an active parishioner of St. Paul’s and supported various programs at the church including the Men’s Club. He loved time spent in his garden, with family at the beach, and on many long rides along with his wife Pauline. He was a staunch member of Red Sox Nation. He was a proud grandfather and had a special place in his heart for his granddaughter Ashley, she was “his angel”.
In addition to his wife of 48 years, he is survived by two sons, Kevin M. Lariviere, and his wife Linda, of Southington CT, Brian A. Lariviere of Blackstone, two daughters, Doreen M. Morin of Uxbridge, and Alison S. Lariviere, and her fiancé Shawn Eldridge, of Blackstone. He was the brother of Joseph R. Lariviere of South Carolina, Rita Davis of East Greenwich, and the late Roland and Herve Lariviere. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Sydney, Jordan, Brandon, and Danielle Lariviere, and Ashley Morin, and many nieces and nephews.
His Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 11:00 am in St. Paul’s Church, St. Paul St., Blackstone. Burial will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Blackstone. Visiting hours are Friday morning from 8:30-10:30 am, prior to Mass, in the Menard Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave., Woonsocket. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s Endowment Fund, c/o St. Paul’s Rectory, 48 St. Paul St., Blackstone, MA. 01504.
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