Born September 14, 1931, he leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years, M. Rose (Dumont) Fournier. He had 4 sons, Robert Jr. and Dawn Carter of Pawtucket, Raymond and wife Celeste of Seekonk, Donald and wife Keri of Chepachet and Michael and wife Karen of North Smithfield. Robert had 8 grandsons, 12 great-grandsons and 5 great-granddaughters.
Born in Pawtucket to the late Albert and Alexina (Frechette) Fournier. He was predeceased by 3 brothers, Odias, Raymond and his twin Roland. Robert is survived by 1 brother, Raoul of Cumberland and 4 sisters, Connie Vilandre of Pawtucket, Leona Allard of Pawtucket, Ora Ciras of Worcester and Aline LeBlanc of Warwick.
Robert served in the US Army during the Korean war. He was employed as a painter and paperhanger for many years for Simoneau Brothers and also as a maintenance man at International Packaging.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life Mass with Military Honors on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 10 AM in St. Michaels Church, 80 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI. Burial will be private. Due to current restrictions facemasks and social distancing are required. In Lieu of flowers, donations to Continuum Care Hospice, 1350 Division Road Suite 205, West Warwick, RI 02893.
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