Mathieu J. Peloquin, 90, of Church St. Manville, died Wednesday at Oakland Grove.
Born in Manville, he was a son of the late Joseph and Marie (Girouard) Peloquin. He was a lifelong resident of Manville.
Mr. Peloquin served his country during WWII with the Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant and received the Asiatic-Pacific Theater campaign ribbon, Distinguished Unit Badge and Good Conduct Medal.
Mr. Peloquin worked for Slater Dye in Pawtucket for over 30 years until his retirement.
Mathieu was a lifelong communicant of St. James Church. He was a member of the American Legion and a member of the former Rangers Club in Manville. He was a voracious reader and could be often found at the library or playing cards and socializing with friends. Mathieu enjoyed traveling throughout Quebec and connecting with his extended family, particularly in and around the greater Montreal and Sorel area.
He is survived by his sisters-in-law, Caroline Peloquin of Manville, and Harriett Peloquin of North Smithfield. He was the brother of the late Laurent, Bernard, Noel, and Bernadette Peloquin. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and their families.
His funeral will be Saturday at 9:00 am from the Menard Funeral Home, 71 Central St., Manville, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. James Church, Division St. Manville. Burial with military honors will follow in St. James Cemetery, Manville. Visiting hours are Saturday morning from 8:30-9:30 am prior to Mass. Memorial donations may be made to St. James Parish, 33 Division St., Manville, RI. 02838.
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