AUBURN/CHERRY VALLEY; Brian L. Frappier, 66, of 8 Pine View Trail, Auburn, formerly of Cherry Valley, a section of Leicester, died Saturday, June 27 at Whittier Rehab Hospital in Westborough.
He leaves his wife of 46 years, Donna L. (Whitney) Frappier, two sons, Jon R. Frappier of Beaverton, OR, Matthew P.Frappier and his wife Kimberly of Auburn, a daughter, Nicole M. Gaspie and her husband Terry of Auburn, a brother, Gregg H. Frappier and his wife Susan of Milford, four sisters; Donna Kinchler and her husband Robert of Grafton, Susan Hanson and her husband Thomas of Millbury, Gayle Frappier of Grafton, Marcy Heintz and her partner of 20 years, KarlDupont of Grafton, 4 grandchildren; Matthew & Michael Frappier and Shane & Camryn Gaspie as well as many aunts, uncles and nieces and nephews.
Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of Louis & Leoda (Harris) Frappier and lived in Cherry Valley for 40 years before moving to Auburn in 2009.
Brian was a truck driver for Veolia Environmental Services in Marlborough for the past 10 years, retiring in 2014.
He was a graduate of Grafton High School. He served his country in the Marines during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the National Chapter of the American Legion. He served as the membership chairman for 18 years at the Worcester Pistol & Rifle Club in Boylston.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Church in Auburn.
A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday July 1 at 10 AM in St. Joseph's Church, 194 Oxford St. North, Auburn. There are no calling hours.
Donations may be made in Brian's name to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL, 32256.
The MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester are assisting the family with arrangements.
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