Dennis M. Asselin, age 69, of Swansea, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Janina S. (Swiech) Asselin to whom he has been married for the past 50 years.
Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of Lillian A. (Malouin) Murphy of Lincoln, RI and the late Jules “Larry” Asselin, he was also the step-son of the late Francis “Frank” Murphy. He grew up in Central Falls and has been a longtime resident of Swansea.
A graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in education from R.I.C. and his Master’s degree in Counseling from Bridgewater State University. He worked as a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselor at Ad Care in Dartmouth for over twenty years. He truly loved counseling and positively impacting the lives of others. His favorite times spent were with his family especially his granddaughter Emma Grace who he adored.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two sons, David A. Asselin and his wife Jennifer Ray-Asselin of Pawtucket, RI, Damion M. Asselin and his partner Cathy Lyerla of Athens, GA; two sisters, Paulette L. Jameson of Pawtucket, RI, Susan C. Stephen and her husband Gabe of Coventry; one granddaughter, Emma Grace Asselin; mother-in-law, Celeste Poole; sister-in-law, Judy Ramsay and her husband David and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother-in-law of the late Paul Jameson and son-in-law of the late Matthew Swiech and Albert Poole Jr.
His Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 6:00PM in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Birchcrest, 189 Gardners Neck Rd., Swansea. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours prior to his service from 5:00 to 6:00PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his honor may be made to a mental health or substance abuse charity of your choice. Burial private.
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