"Dear Tom and Peter, I am so very sorry about Elaine's passing. I just found out, or I would have been at the Wake and Funeral. I last saw her at the Rehab Hospital Outpatient Clinic and we talked about visiting each other soon. It breaks my heart that we didn't get that chance. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember her laugh and love for life and all those good times we shared. She was the best! God Bless. Kathy"
In loving memory of
R.Elaine Mandeville
May 18, 2017
R. Elaine (DeBlois) Mandeville, 71, of Forestdale, passed away on May 18, 2017 at home, with her husband by her side. She was the wife of Thomas R. Mandeville. Born in Cumberland, she was the daughter of the late J. Alphonse and Ruth (Bates) DeBlois.
Elaine worked as an administrative specialist in a medical office before becoming a teachers aide in the North Smithfield school system where she worked for almost 20 years. She enjoyed searching for beach glass along the shores of Point Judith and crafting hand-made ornaments at Christmas for relatives and friends. She also loved knitting crocheting and playing I Spy around the kitchen table with her grandchildren.
Besides her husband Thomas, she is survived by her son, Peter Mandeville and his wife Tarra of Wilmington, Delaware; three grandchildren, Christian, Olivia, and Lia Mandeville and their mother, Dr. Megan Werner of West Chester, Pennsylvania; as well as a sister Marilyn Lavalette of Cleveland, Ohio. Elaine was the mother of the late Marc T. Mandeville, and the sister of the late David DeBlois and Jeanne Ikerman.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 11 AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, Slatersville. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 47 PM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St. Woonsocket. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marc Mandeville Foundation, Care of Megan Werner, 1005 Dunning Drive, West Chester, PA 19382.
Tributes
"Tom and Family: Our sincere sympathy. Always enjoyed Elaine. She will be missed."
"She was a wonderful woman and she will be missed by her husband, her children and most of all her grandchildren. I will miss her too! So sorry to hear of her passing."
" A Sweet and Warm RemembranceTable Arrangement was sent on May 25, 2017 With our deepest sympathies. Praying for peace and comfort at this time. From your friends and colleagues at Bank of America. And Brian Oneill - special hugs from Charlotte "
"So many memories of Elaine and her family, years ago in Slatersville. Wonderful times with our children, recipes shared, high school memories . I was so sorry to hear of Elaine's passing. Glad we had the opportunity to visit at our high school reunion. With sympathy to Tom, Peter and family. We Linda Damon Gurney"
"Tom and the entire Mandeville Family, please accept our sincere condolences on Elaine's passing. Words can't descirbe my heartbreak for a woman who I was happy to call my friend.May she Rest in Peace and enjoy eternal life in the hands of God!"
"Elaine we had some good time together with Sue across the street from you for years.RIP"
"Tom and all the all the Mandeville and DeBlois Family, our hearts are saddened to hear of Elaine's passing. Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you on losing such a beautiful sole. R I P Elaine, from lifetime Friend. Love Jack & Janet Santos"
"Remembering all the long talks we use to have. Rest in peace my friemd! Hug Marc, Poppy and Geri for me."
"my heart is so filled with gratitude that I was able to know this wonderful womanShe was kind, caring,and oh so funny everyone who knew her loved herOn holidays she would call and tell me my mother's popovers were in the oven. How kind and sweet of her to take the timeA true angel. Who wouldn't be since she married Tom. (Only kidding Tom.)Just wanted to give you a smile at this very sad time for you and your family"
" A The Color of Memories Table Arrangement was sent on May 23, 2017 Sending prayers and loving thoughts to the Mandeville family from Delaware and New Jersey. Your loving friends, Katie, Ben and Scarlett Wilson "
"So sorry to hear about Elaine. She will be missed in the neighborhood. Our deepest sympathies."
"Tom & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. As part of the St. John's family, we can remember so many events where we enjoyed Elaine's company. A sweet, loving person. And you have been admired as a great couple. Thank you for your friendship over the years.You and your family are in our prayers. And of course, Elaine will always be remembered in our prayers."
"Our sympathy at the passing of your wonderful Elaine & your super Mom. God has another wonderful Angel in heaven! Rest in peace Elaine."