"Ken and Brenda I was so sorry to hear of Lorraine's passing I have fond memories of her. She was such a nice lady."
Lorraine G. (Belanger) Bianchi, 94, of Deltona, FL, formerly of North Smithfield and Key West FL, passed away October 4, 2018 at home. She was the wife of the late Reno J Bianchi, who passed away in 1995. Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Marcel and Medora (Doucette) Belanger.
She worked as a salesperson for twenty-five years for the former Carriage Trade of Woonsocket, retiring in 1988. Lorraine was formerly a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, a member of the North Smithfield Senior Citizens and the Christian Group of Woonsocket. She loved to spend time with her family and friends.
She is survived by a daughter, Linda Bianchi-Burlison and her husband Harold of Deltona, FL, with whom she lived, and a son, Kenneth Bianchi, and his wife Brenda of Blackstone. Lorraine is also survived by four grandchildren, Tracey Patenaude and her husband Mark of Coventry RI, Christopher Mustonen and his wife Billie Jo, of Ocoee, FL, Andrew Bianchi of Blackstone, and Leah Bianchi and her fianc, Phil Sandy of Malden, MA; three great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Brianna Mustonen, and Mark Patenaude, as well as loving family members, Tara and Matt Letzo and their children Alexis, Kayla and Jaxon and many loving nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Roland Belanger, Pauline Lyons, and Beatrice Sirois Brown
Her funeral will be held Friday, October 12, 2018 beginning with visitation at 9 AM, followed by a service at 11 AM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Old River Road, Manville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Halifax Hospice, Fund Development, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129.
"Ken and Brenda I was so sorry to hear of Lorraine's passing I have fond memories of her. She was such a nice lady."
"Ken and Brenda,Saddened to read of your wonderful mother's passing. Sincere sympathy to you. May Mrs. B rest in peace."
"A Tradition and Splendor was sent on October 11, 2018Our deepest condolences to Ken, Linda and your families. Fond memories of the Union Village neighborhood! Love, Sharon and Joe, Jennifer, Diane and Mac, Joe and Ellie , Chris and Kathy, John and Mel, and all the O'Donnell's."
"We are so sorry to hear of Lorraine's passing. We will always remember the fun times in Union Village and the good cookin'.I am sure she and Reno are having a grand old time with all the friends and family that have passed before. May she enjoy eternal life and watch over all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family."
"She was a wonderful lady. Both she and her late husband were friends of my parents, beloved friends, for many many years. Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss...."
"While Gary and I are so saddened with the passing of your beloved grandmother, we feel so honored to have known her and call her Grandma G. Thank you for sharing her with us. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. All our love- Gary and Diane"
"Our love to all of you. She was a great lady and brought lots of laughs to our family gatherings. Our prayers are with you all during this hard time."