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Aline M. Gervais, 76

Aline M. (Bernard) Gervais, 76, of Uxbridge passed away on December 16, 2022 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Center, Worcester, MA. She was the wife of the late Roland A. Gervais for 57 years, who died earlier this year.

Mrs. Gervais had worked as a clerk in the bakery department at the former Victory Supermarket in Uxbridge for several years. Previously, she had worked at Boston Scientific in Milford.

She was born in 1946 in Milford, the daughter of the late Louis & Olivine (Roy) Bernard and a lifelong resident of Uxbridge and North Uxbridge.

Aline had been a longtime member of the Uxbridge Progressive Club and was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Uxbridge. She was a proud mother, devoted wife, and possessed a quick wit.

She is survived by her two sons, Leonard J. and his wife Nancy Gervais of Uxbridge and David J. Gervais of Webster; two grandchildren, Sarena

Gervais of Woonsocket, RI and Zachary Gervais of Uxbridge and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four brothers, Dominique Bernard, Louis Bernard, Jean Bernard, and Raymond Bernard.

Memorial donations may be made to the Uxbridge Senior Center/Council on Aging, 36 South Main St., Uxbridge, MA 01569. FMI: www.bumafuneralhome.com

William J. “Jack”

Graveson, 82

William J. “Jack” Graveson, 82, of Hazel St. passed away on January 8th, 2023 at home after an illness.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years

Christine A. (Wassenar) Graveson; his son John W. Graveson; his 2 daughters Melissa M. Hendriks and her spouse Jan and Alison E. Joyal; his 5 grandchildren who were special to him, Jeffrey Graveson, Ryder Hendriks, Mckena Hendriks, Jack Joyal, and Brody Joyal; sister-in-law Dorothy “Dotty Graveson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and life long friends. He was brother of the late Mary Stanley, Germaine Bernier, Edward L. “Butch” Graveson, Joseph M. “Pete” Graveson, Lillian Duclos, Rachel Bergeron, and Laura Goyette. Born in Sanford, ME on Sept. 7, 1940 he was the son of Edward and Marie Rose (Pellerin) Graveson and lived in Uxbridge most of his life.

Mr. Graveson worked as a Professional Pilot for Executive Airlines at Logan Airport in Boston. He then flew the executive jet for Wyman Gordon Corp. and later became an Instructor at East Coast Aerotech. He was a graduate of Uxbridge High School, Class of 1959 and later from East Coast Aerotech in 1968.

He was a Vietnam Era US Army Veteran serving in Germany and Massachusetts. A jack-of-all trades, he built his and his children’s homes and enjoyed camping, fishing, shooting, sailing, photography, and motorcycles. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s games and events and baking bread with them. A corvette enthusiast he also loved riding his ATV and was a skilled woodworker. He was a member of Singletary Rod and Gun Club. Jack will be remembered as a great husband, dad, and grandfather with a yearning to learn and a love of passing on his knowledge to others.

Donations in his memory may be made to Veteran’s Inc. 69 Grove St. Worcester, MA 01605. To leave a condolence message for his family please visit: www.jackmanfuneralhomes.com

Armand L. “Tiboy”

Gariepy Sr., 90

Armand L. “Tiboy”

Gariepy Sr., 90, of West St., passed away on January 16th, 2023 at Milford Hospital after a period of declining health.

He is survived by his loving wife Carolyn S. (Kaminsky) Gariepy; 3 children, Armand L. Gariepy Jr. and his partner Sharon of Uxbridge, Alice Forcier and her partner Paul of Burrillville, RI, and Katherine Tappero and her husband Robert of Warren, RI ; 6 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; his daughter-in-law Lisa; 7 siblings, Lillian Keyser, Lorraine Fountain, Eugene Gariepy, Lucille

Gariepy, Gloria Caron, Vivian Cavanaugh, and Lionel Gariepy Jr.; and many nieces and nephews. He was brother of the late Conrad Gariepy and Theresa Carrier.

Born in Woonsocket, RI on March 28, 1932 he was the son of Lionel and Herminie (Gravel) Gariepy. He proudly served in the U.S Navy during the Korean conflict aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Intrepid. A hard worker, Armand was employed as a textile dyer for Stanley Woolen Mill for 40 years. He then worked several years helping with his son’s textile business. He was educated at the Precious Blood Church, where he was an alter boy, and Woonsocket public school system and was a member of VFW Post 1385 and the Charles A. Rice American Legion. Tiboy embraced a healthy lifestyle. He boxed in the Navy, once sparring with Sugar Ray Leonard. He loved lifting weights and was even an instructor at the YMCA in Woonsocket. A selftaught mason he loved projects and building stone walls on his property. He had a nice sense of humor, loved his family and community and was known for helping others. He was a religious man and belonged to St. Mary’s Church.

In Lieu of flowers donations in Armand’s memory may be made to the USS Intrepid Assoc., 1 Intrepid Sq., Ny, NY 10036. To leave a condolence message for his family please visit: www.jackmanfuneralhomes.com

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