(03/28/14) DESGRANGES, Richard C., 77, of Town Farm Road, Coventry, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital.
He was the husband of Eileen (Malone) DesGranges, they had been married for 52 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Cloyde and Nativa (Dupre) DesGranges. He was a Coventry resident for many years.
Mr. DesGranges was a supervisor with General Dynamics Electric Boat Division in Quonset for 30 years before retiring in 1993. He was an Air Force Veteran, a skilled craftsman and a former member of the Coventry/West Greenwich Lodge of Elks BPOE # 2285.
Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Marie Padilla; two granddaughters, Samantha and Siara Padilla and two sisters, Jacqueline Lesniak and Jeanne Gauthier all of Coventry. He was the father of the late Robert R. DesGranges and brother of the late Gilbert and Cloyde DesGranges.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on TUESDAY, April 1, 2014 at 10 am in SS. John & Paul Church, South Main Street, Coventry followed by military honors. Interment will be private. Visiting hours SUNDAY 4-7 pm in the HENAULT-GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy Street, West Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Heart Association, RI Chapter, One State Street, Ste. 200, Providence, RI 02908 in his memory would be appreciated. Information and condolences, please visit: www.henault-gallogly.com
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