Dennis P. Gauvin, 65, of East Providence, formerly of Woonsocket died Saturday January 19, 2019 at home.
Born and raised in Woonsocket he was a son of the late Camille and Rose (Connolly) Gauvin.
Dennis was an assembler at the Fogarty Workshop in Providence for many years.
His parents Camille and Rose were instrumental in the establishment of the Special Olympics in Rhode Island and received support and visits from Eunice Kennedy Shriver in recognition of their efforts.
Dennis was a longtime participant with the Rhode Island Special Olympics and received numerous awards and medals.
Dennis embraced his life and lived it fully. He was an environmentalist in his love for nature. The music of the Beatles was the soundtrack of Dennis’ life and he couldn’t stop laughing at any and all of the Three Stooges. He was a very happy person and some of his most memorable experiences were times spent with friends and fellow residents, especially going bowling. Dennis was a real ladies man and few could resist his charms.
Dennis is survived by his brothers Roland C. Gauvin and his wife Carol of Cumberland and Normand L. Gauvin of Smithfield. He is also survived by his nieces Leigh-Ann Gauvin Plante and her husband Mark and his nephew Michael Gauvin and his wife Jodi and many other relatives and friends.
His funeral will be Monday at 9:00am from the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave. Woonsocket followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Precious Blood Church, Carrington Ave. Woonsocket. Burial will follow in St. Jean Baptiste Cemetery, Bellingham. Visiting hours are Sunday from 2-5 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Fogarty Center 310 Maple Ave. Barrington RI. 02806 please indicate on memo “Roland Street”.
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