Leo W. Grandchamp, 92, died Monday, August 14, 2023 at his home. He was the son of the late Louis and Amanda (Pellitier) Grandchamp.
Born in Providence, he had lived in Providence his whole life. He was predeceased by his sisters: Irene Kaye, Alma Potvin and his niece Joyce Girasole.
Leo retired from the State of Rhode Island Department of Health as a Deputy Drug Control Administrator. He also had been a Conservation Officer for the Rhode Island Division of Fish and Game.
He served in the US Marines during Korea. He was a Purple Heart Recipient.
Leo was an avid sportsman and an expert marksman. He had belonged to the Smithfield Sportsmen’s Club, the Cranston Fish and Game Association and the Narragansett Gun Club.
He is survived by his niece, Gail Calandrelli of West Warwick and nephew, Edward Kaye and his wife, Carolyn, of Johnston as well as many great nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be held Friday, August 25th at 9:30 am in the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Rt 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Burial will follow in RI Veteran’s Cemetery, Exeter. Visitation will be August 25th from 8:30-9:30 am. Please omit flowers. Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.