"Roland & LeeAnn, so sorry to hear of your son?s passing. Ron Malo"
In loving memory of
Roland D. Hedquist, Jr.
February 5, 2022
Roland D. "Bud" Hedquist, Jr., 29, of North Smithfield, passed away February 5, 2022. Born in Milford, MA, he was the son of Roland D. Hedquist, Sr. and Lee-Ann (Brunelle) Hedquist.
Bud lived in North Smithfield his entire life. He worked for his father's pool company for many years, and had also worked for Coler Pools and Excavation. Bud had many interests and hobbies, but most of all he loved fishing. He was also incredibly proud of his dirt bikes, and loved his fair share of off-roading and outdoor adventures. He also enjoyed diesel mechanics and fabrication. Bud was the definition of a thrill seeker and often lived life on edge. He had a big smile, an even bigger heart, and he truly loved all his friends and family.
Besides his parents, Roland and Lee-Ann, he leaves his sisters, Nicole Gabrielson and her husband, Jacob, of North Smithfield, Jennifer Hedquist and Amy-Lee Spencer and her husband Jared, both of Woonsocket; his maternal grandparents, Robert Brunelle, Sr., whom was also his godfather, and Elvie (Hale) Brunelle of Burrillville; his paternal grandparents, H. George and Jeannette (LaCroix) Hedquist of Putnam, CT; his Godmother, Sharon Brunelle, of Thompson, CT, his nieces and nephews, Andrew, Hailey, Amanda, Emma, Jacob, Gunner, Jack, Davontay, Alijah, Noah, Svana, and Kentrell; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
His visitation will be held Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 5-7 PM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket.
Tributes
"We are truly sorry for your loss. ?"
"Bud, I cherish all our memories growing up . I know that you are very loved and missed! My heart goes out to my Hedquist /Brunelle family . Love you bud man "
"We love you Bud Man Uncle Donald and Auntie love you with all our heart ?? watching grow was a blessing . Lee and Roland and family I love you more than words can say prays ?? Are being sent"
"Buddy.. my best friend.. the amount of times we lived together, loved together, cried together... we have enough memories together to last me a lifetime. You were so talented, you could do anything whether it was building a house or swapping an engine. You and my daughter adored eachother, and you were such a great Uncle to your neices & nephews. We spent hours driving around, listening to music, talking... You are my absolute best friend in the entire world, and I won't ever be okay without you. A bright light in the world, my buddy."
"so sorry for your loss."
"I'm so sorry for your loss. He's watching over you. I know he wouldn't want you to be sad. My condolences. Keep your heads up. He would want that. ?"
"I'm really going to miss you Bud. I know we didn't hang out much but we clicked right away. We had so much in common, I don't anyone who liked as much things as I do besides you. The plans we made to go riding and fishing will have to wait i guess. You truly were such a great, kind hearted, funny guy. Always the life of the party. I'm gonna miss that laugh of yours everyone loved it and I can still hear it. I love you man. We will meet again and go fishing and riding , just not yet. Fly high brother!! "
"Im gonna miss you so much uncle bud. You will always have a special place in my heart that will never go away. I cant thank you enough for the great memories that you have given me. You are the best uncle i have ever had. You were apart of my happiness and I will always remember you. Thank you for always being apart of my life. Thank you for the tears of joy and thank you for all of the laughs. I love you so much."
"I'm an so sorry for your loss sending love and condolences to you and the whole family"