"Dear Bob and family: deepest sympathy on the passing of your wonderful mother. Treasure all your memories. How fortunate you are to have a large family to celebrate her life, and to join ranks at this sad time for you all. Sincerely, Dick Potenza , Slatersville."
In loving memory of
Dolores G. Lafleur
February 2, 2021
Dolores G (Levitre) Lafleur, 92, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2021at Bayberry Commons in Pascoag. She was the wife of the late Alcide P. Lafleur. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Sylva O. and Ida (Gonze) Levitre.
Dolores had worked at the Bijou Theatre in Woonsocket before working as a bookkeeper, a waitress, and at Birch Hill Poultry in North Smithfield. She loved attending her childrens and grandchildrens sporting events and activities throughout her life, any type of crafting, traveling, visiting with her grandchildren and especially loved all the family get-togethers. She was an avid animal lover like her husband, Al who never thought twice of babysitting the family pets. Together they were avid New England sports fans of the Red Sox, Bruins and the Patriots. She also enjoyed getting autographs from sports celebrities any chance she got joining her children and grandchildren like one of the kids. As a mother of young children, she attended every game they played in and was a co-founder of the North Smithfield Little League Womens Auxiliary to help support the league in fundraising at Pacheco Park.
She was especially proud of her travel to California when she was able to meet with President Ronald Reagan along with her two sisters and cherished those pictures and shared with her family.
She leaves a daughter, Suzanne (Lafleur) Gazaille and her husband Roland of North Smithfield, RI; and three sons, Gerard Lafleur and his wife Sheryl of Burrillville, RI; Dr. Richard Lafleur and his wife Pamela of Derry, NH; and former North Smithfield School Committee Chairman Robert Lafleur, of North Smithfield, RI. She is also survived by hergrandchildren, Dr. Roland Randy Gazaille III and his wife Alexis of Dayton, OH; Timothy Gazaille of Steamboat Springs, CO; Kathryn (Gazaille) Galvin and her husband Michael of North Smithfield, RI; Dr. Jarret Lafleur and his wife Dr. Stephanie Chen in Maryland; Justin Lafleur of Pennsylvania; Sarah Halonen and her husband Jared in Hawaii , Scott Lafleur of Tucson, AZ; Amy Lafleur of Connecticut; and Nicholas Lafleur of North Smithfield and Jessica Lafleur of Fort Meyers, FL. She also leaves five great-grandchildren, Connor and Kylie Galvin, Wyatt and Walker Gazaille, and Sullivan Halonen as well many nephews and nieces.
As her granddaughter Jessica said recently, I hope God has plenty of chicken fingers , M Ms and H2O ready to welcome her! Every time we have chicken fingers, M Ms and H2O, we will be thinking of her.
As the last surviving member of the Levitre generation she was predeceased by five brothers, J. Gaston, J. Albert, Bertrand, Gerard, and Giles Levitre, and four sisters, Liette Turcotte, Dorothy Levitre, Laurette Hebert, and Rita Rainville.
There are no calling hours. Her funeral will be public in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines and protocols with a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Church on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 10 AM and may be viewed live at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/99293025 Arrangements are under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main Street, Woonsocket. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bayberry Commons Memory Care Unit, 181 Davis Drive, Pascoag, RI 02859.
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"Sue and familyThe loss of a mother is very hard. May you find peace in knowing that she is with the Good Lord. Find comfort in the memories you shared. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May God give you the strength to see you throuogh this difficult time. Gloria Descoteaux"
"Dear Bobby,I am so saddened to hear about the loss of your mom. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time."
"The Lafleur family....So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing.....no matter the age or condition it always hurts terribly when one loses the family Matriarch. We hope your sadness is quickly replaced by the wonderful memories of happier and healthier times shared. May she at last rest in peace!"