Edward A. Bois

Edward A. Bois, on January 5th, 2024, while at the V.A. Hospital passed on to be with his Lord. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of Roger and Estelle (Keller) Bois. He was the husband to Gail (Hopkins) Bois of Woonsocket for 54 years.

Ed served in the US Army for 3 years stationed in Aberdeen Maryland, where he was a cook. Ed and Gail lived there for the first year of their marriage before he served the last 10 months in Vietnam. Ed loved gardening, growing tomatoes and many other vegetables. He also enjoyed wood working, building mostly bird houses which a store in Bellingham loved to sell for him. Another hobby enjoyed was making saltwater fishing lures. Most of all, Ed loved saltwater fishing and fishing in general. He looked forward every year to opening day to spend fishing with his son, grandson, his brother Roger, his friends and cousins.

Ed was a very hard worker, he was a spray painter for several years, a cook at the former Gus Red Tavern and a Truck Driver before retiring. He liked helping and assisted with cooking many Special dinners at the First Baptist Church of Woonsocket. He also enjoyed volunteering his time at The Because He Lives Kitchen cooking meals for people in need.

Ed loved spending time with his family, camping, cook outs and all the special get togethers. He spent a lot of time at the ocean, clamming, fishing and enjoying picnics.
He was a member of the National Guard, Primrose Grange and a member of Georgiaville Baptist Church. Edward was an incredible loving husband, father and grandfather. He will always be loved and remembered by all of us.

Besides his wife, Gail, he is survived by their children, Seth Bois of Woonsocket, Betty Jane St. Jean and her husband Chris of Johnston, two grandchildren, Joshua and Kayleen and one great granddaughter, Freyja; his brother, Roger Bois of North Smithfield; two sisters, Shirley Hayward of Blackstone and Jeannine Arsenault of Palmyra, ME; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Arthur and Joseph Bois, Elizabeth Houle, Patricia Woodard.

His funeral will be held Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 10AM from the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket, with a service at 11AM. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Smithfield Rd., North Smithfield. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4-6PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to DAV - Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301

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