Wilfred L. Branchaud

Wilfred L. Branchaud, 89, of Woonsocket and formerly of North Smithfield, died February 24, 2017 in The Friendly Home, Woonsocket. He was the husband of the late Jeannine L. (Lambert) Branchaud. Born in North Smithfield, he was the son of the late Ernest and Viola (Jacques) Branchaud.

A WWII Army Veteran, Mr. Branchaud worked as a truck driver for CVS for twenty years, retiring in 1993 and previously worked for the former U.S. Rubber Co., Woonsocket for twenty-five years. He was a member of the Leclaire, Kozlik, Logan and Bassett VFW Post, Forestdale.

He is survived by a daughter, Constance Klockars and her husband Keith of North Smithfield; a brother, Roger Branchaud of North Smithfield; two sisters, Jacqueline Dunne of Woonsocket and Claire Benoit of North Smithfield, two grandchildren, Kyle Klockars and his wife Rebecca and Heather Cardone and her husband John, as well as six great grandchildren, Benjamin and Samuel Klockars, Bryson Murray and Jackson, Trista and Angela Cardone and his friend, Evelyn Menard of Blackstone. He was the brother of the late Raymond and Paul Branchaud.

His funeral will be held Thursday, March 2, 2017 beginning with visitation at 9 AM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, 63 Church St., Slatersville. Burial will follow in St. Charles Cemetery, Farm St., Blackstone. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boston Childrens Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215-5301 or to the charity of ones choice.

Visitation
Thu, Mar 2, 2017 at 9:00 am - 10:15 amHolt Funeral Home

510 S Main St
Woonsocket, RI 02895

Holt Funeral Home

Funeral Service
Thu, Mar 2, 2017 at 11:00 amSt. John the Evangelist Cemetery

63 Church Street
North Smithfield, RI 02896

St. John the Evangelist Cemetery

Committal
Thu, Mar 2, 2017 at 12:15 pmSt. Charles Cemetery

Farm Street
Blackstone, MA 01504

St. Charles Cemetery

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