"Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you."
In loving memory of
Paul A. Godfrin
June 26, 2017
Paul A. Godfrin, 91, of Bruce Dr., died June 26, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Pauline (Bousquet) Godfrin. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Henri and Beatrice (Proulx) Godfrin.
A WWII Army Air Corps Veteran, Mr.Godfrin worked as a Life Insurance Agent for John Hancock for over twenty years, retiring in 1982. Paul was a past member of the D.A.V., an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed reading. He had an amazing sense of humor and was always telling jokes and stories about the old days.
He is survived by four sons, Paul Godfrin and his wife Joyce of Woonsocket, Peter Godfrin and his wife Emilietta of North Providence, Philip Godfrin and his wife Kimberly of North Smithfield and Perry Godfrin of North Smithfield; three daughters, Paulette Greenough and her husband Donald of North Smithfield, Patricia Bishop and her significant other Ronald Houle of North Smithfield and Phylis Hutchins and her significant other David Marion of North Smithfield; a sister, Madleine Galien of OR, sixteen grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Fernand, Marcel and Raymond Godfrin and Suzanne Tellier.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, July 1, 2017 at 10:30 AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, 63 Church St., Slatersville. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow in the parish cemetery. Calling hours are Friday from 4 - 7 PM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Mass-RI Chapter, 220 North Main Street - Suite 104, Natick MA 01760.
Tributes
"I just re-read Paul's chapter in ""Heroes of History"" (written and published by fifth-graders at Cumberland Hill School in 2013). This sweet and down-to-earth gentleman was truly a hero for his country and will remain in our hearts and memories with gratitude for his service and the generous sharing of his story. As God welcomes Paul to his heavenly reward, may his family be blessed and comforted through these difficult days."
"My condolences on the loss of your father. I had the pleasure of working with your Dad at John Hancock. As the obituary stated he had an amazing sense of humor.I also have fond memories of growing up in North Smithfield with most of the ""clan"""
" A Traditional Funeral Basket was sent on June 29, 2017 Heart felt symphony to you and your family Love Tina and Walter "
"RIP Uncle Paul....."