"I work with Jeanine in dietary for 14 years. We always looked at Jeanine as our work grandmother. I am certain we may have caused her one or two gray hairs over the years. She would make us her famous cream cheese brownies on special occasions and I was blessed to have her make my wedding cake and my daughters first birthday cake. My condolences to the family. She loved you all. She will be missed. Michelle (Plante) Lacourse"
In loving memory of
Jeannine F. Grenier
December 25, 2020
Jeannine (Devisch) Grenier, 90, of North Smithfield, RI, wife of the late Normand Grenier, died peacefully at home on Christmas Day. Born in Woonsocket, RI she was the daughter of Louis and Yvonne Devisch. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister Lucille Mousseau. A loving wife, sister, and devoted mother, she adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter and son: Suzanne (Gordon) Kazi of Princeton Junction, NJ and Michel (Donna Moore) Grenier of Cumberland, RI as well as her four grandchildren: Allison (Tristan) Smith of LaGrange, NY, Christopher (Amanda) Kazi of York, PA, and Brianna Grenier and Todd Moore of Cumberland, RI, and three great-grandchildren Aidan, Emma and Clara Smith. She is also survived by nephews Marcel (Kris) Mousseau of Marsten Mills, MA and Richard (Lynne) Mousseau of Stratham, NH.
Jeannine The Cake Lady ran a baking business for over 40 years from her home in North Smithfield while raising her family. She was renowned for her cookies, pies, and cakes, baking wedding cakes for hundreds of couples in the area over the years.
She worked for over 20 years in the dietary department at Fogarty Hospital (Landmark) in North Smithfield, RI. For the past 30 years she was a hostess at Gators Pub in North Smithfield, RI where the staff and customers were like an extended family to her.
A special thank you to Beacon Hospice, especially Ross, Karen, and Daisy for their support, Ginger Troiano as well as her dear neighbors Mike and Lisa Harpin.
Jeannines feisty spirit and welcoming nature will be missed by many. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all services will be private. We ask you to remember the beautiful memories of Jeannine in your hearts. A celebration of her life will be held on a future date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd. STE 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.
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"I worked at Rehab and got to know her while she was working in the kitchen. She always had a smile, and talked fondly about her family.My condolences to her family."
"MIch,So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was such a wonderful lady. She always took care of us and got us a table right away on Friday nights back in the day at Gator's. She always had a smile and always stopped by the table to chat for a bit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family at this time."
"Dear Sue and family,My deepest condolences to you and your family with the loss of your beloved mother. I remember your mom as such a lovely and kind woman. I remember fondly those wonderful cream cheese brownies she sent back with you to U of Hartford, to share with your roommates (and we loved them!).Please accept my sincerest sympathy. May you find comfort in your memories and knowing she will always be right with you in your heart.Thinking of you,Susie (Ormondroyd) JamesSun City West, AZ"
"I will miss Jeannine. Rest in peace."
"Mich,Just read about your mother in the Valley Breeze. I always enjoyed talking to her at Gators, and telling her I knew her so my table should be ready.So you know, she always talked about you and would tell me what you were up to.A great friendly, sincere person.I am sorry for your loss.Jim Champagne"
"Mich and Family, heartfelt sorrow at your loss, especially during this holiday season. What a great lady she was.May you be comforted by good memories and the love of family and friends"
"Jeannine was my co-worker at Gators Pub for fourteen years and became more like family over time. I will cherish our memories of laughter or sometimes listening to her wisdom from years of her life experiences . my condolences go out to all her family that she absolutely adored. I am grateful to call her my friend. She will be missed by many of her regular customers at the pub. Deb Bolton"
"Jeannine was such a kind and loving lady that I enjoyed working with at RI Rehab. She was always so wonderful to my daughter Marissa, when she was a little girl. Marissa always called her my Juneinne and we thought of her every year when we hung all the beautiful handmade ornaments on our tree that Jeannine had given her. My condolences to all her family, whom she loved dearly and to Mike & Lisa Harpin, whom she often spoke of so kindly "