James A. Laren, 60 of Blackstone, MA died unexpectedly on October 24, 2019 at home. He was the husband of Cecile (Charette) Laren of Blackstone. He was the son of Constance A. Laren, of Blackstone, and the late Armand E. Laren.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Millville Council 11020, and St. Andre Bissette Council 15829. He was a communicant and Eucharistic minister as well as an active participant for the St. Vincent de Paul charity. James would also lead the rosary for St. Pauls Church, once a month. James coached softball and umpired for over 20 years. He also participated in the Blackstone/Millville band association.
Besides his wife, Cecile, he is survived by their children, Jennifer Prentice of Bellingham; Shawn and Korrie Laren both of Blackstone; grandson, Connor Prentice, Three brothers, Charles Laren and his wife Johanna, of Attleboro; Robert Laren and his wife Norma, of Blackstone and William Laren and his wife Tina, of Douglas.
His funeral will be held Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 9 AM from the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in St. Pauls Church, 48 St. Paul St., Blackstone. Burial will follow in St. Pauls cemetery, Farm St., Blackstone, MA. Calling hours are Wednesday from 4 8 PM in the funeral home.
Visitation
Wed, Oct 30, 2019 at 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Interment following funeral se
Thu, Oct 31, 2019 at 12:00 amSt. Paul's Cemetery
Farm Street
Blackstone, MA 01504
St. Paul's Cemetery
Mass of Christian Burial
Thu, Oct 31, 2019 at 10:00 amSt. Paul's Church
48 St. Paul Street
Blackstone, MA 01504
St. Paul's Church
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