"Dear Paul and family,Our sincere condolences on the loss of your dear brother George.May our Lord and Savior grant him everlasting rest and peacesurrounding by his loved ones in heaven. For those who walk withGod, life is not over, it has just begun...Alleluia!Janice Faella McMann & Walter McMann, Jr."
In loving memory of
George A. Sauvageau
April 10, 2018
George A. Sauvageau, 71, of Woonsocket, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in Trinity Health Rehabilitation. Born in Woonsocket, RI, he was the son of the late George and Pauline (Picard) Sauvageau.
George was an Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War and having been awarded with the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medals with three Bronze Stars, the Sharpshooter/Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device and two Overseas Service Bars. He was a technician for the Foxboro Corporation. George was an avid bowler who enjoyed fishing, jigsaw puzzles and racing. He was an excellent piano player, and loved his cats.
He leaves his siblings, Roy Sauvageau of Wakefield, Paul Sauvageau of Riverside, Marc Sauvageau of Sarasota, FL, and Lisa Sauvageau Despots of Venice, FL, as well as many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his brother, David Sauvageau.
A committal service will be held Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 11 AM inthe Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, 301 S. County Trial, Exeter, RI. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Health Rehabilitation, 4 St. Joseph St., Woonsocket, RI 02895.
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"Dear Roy, Paul, Mark and Lisa,Did George play the piano! Being reminded of it brought back many memories of the Sunday between Christmas and New Year's with our grandparents. We were so young.George was asked to do so much for our country. It was a big sacrifice that he must of carried his entire life.May he be at peace, surrounded by those who loved him and have gone on before him,Christine Biron"
"George may you Rest In Peace in Gods Garden in Heaven. You will be missed. Sincere simpathy to my Brother in law Paul, brothers Roy,Mark and sister Lisa and the extended Sauvageau family"
"In Heaven there are no more tears, sorrow or pain!May you Rest In Peace and live eternity with Jesus! "