"Roland and family ~Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family on behalf of our entire BHS Class '69.BHS Class '69"
In loving memory of
Rolande F. Gentes
September 18, 2019
Rolande F. (Hogue) Gentes, 90, of Woonsocket, died peacefully September 18, 2019 at home. She was the wife of the late Normand Gentes. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Lucien and Dora (Lacourse) Hogue.
Rolande was a nurturing loving mother and grandmother who adored the arts, cooking, travel, adventure, and speaking her native French language. She was an artist who spent decades sharing and teaching that passion to others. She spread her faith in God by dedicating years of service to Meals on Wheels and to the Because He Lives Soup Kitchen.
She is survived by five sons: Roland Gentes, Robert Gentes, Gerard Gentes and his wife Ellen, Marcel Gentes, and Eugene Gentes and his wife Robin; two brothers: Bertrand Hogue and Leo Hogue; 4 sisters: Marcella Caracino, Marie OBrien, Denise Lamoureux and Dora Barbosa; twelve grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Robert Hogue and Florence Brissette.
Her funeral will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 9 AM at the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main Street, Woonsocket. It will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Agathas Church, 34 Joffre Avenue, Woonsocket. Burial will be private. Calling hours are Sunday from 1 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Rolande F. Gentes Memorial Scholarship at Woonsocket High School, 777 Cass Ave. Woonsocket, RI 02895.
Tributes
"I loved Rolande for the beautiful women she was....Always welcoming to those who entered her home, and gracious to anyone she met. She had a big heart and strong faith, and enjoyed helping those less fortunate. I feel blessed to have known Rolande most of my life and I know she will be deeply missed."
"An A Garden Path was sent on September 21, 2019With love and memories - The Compton Family"
"A awesome lady. always a smile on her face. never heard her say a bad word. she will be missed."
"What a wonderful women I was privileged to know her. Heaven has one of the best now."
"Condolences, definitely to all the boys and the families... She was such a gifted individual.. so loving and so very kind.. Her sons will be missing her loving touches... Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were all touched by her magical love... What a loss to so many.. My prayers go to all the families. What a life she led.. always smiling and always giving.. Gonna be really hard to replace this woman in all of your hearts.. and God has saved the very best for himself.. God Bless the family, and I too was so proud to know her.."
"What a beautiful lady. I've had the privilege of knowing her all my life. Her laugh, smile and honest interest in you made her a most special angel among us. She had a talent with paints. She will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing her. My deepest condolences to her family."
"My grandmother (mmre) was an inspiring woman. She lived within her means, and taught us how to make the most of what we had - to not waste anything. Always energetic and happy, she spent much of her time working on paintings and murals, and volunteering for those less fortunate. We loved playing in the woods and swimming in the lake by her house during the summers, and snacking on papaya and banana chips. She's a true saint in our family who will be missed very much."
"Condolences to the family and friends of Rolande. I always enjoyed my visits with her. She will be missed."