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S TATE OF RHODE IS LAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE P ASSING OF ADRIEN JOSEPH
MANDEVILLE
Introduced By: Senator Melissa A. Murray
Date Introduced: March 27, 2023
Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar
WHEREAS, Adrien Joseph Mandeville, a lifelong resident of Woonsocket, was a son of 1
the late Alfred and Helene Mandeville; and 2
WHEREAS, As a young boy, Mr. Mandeville was stricken with polio, yet never let it get 3
in the way of taking care of his mother and sister when his father and brothers were away serving 4
in the military. He also didn’t let his illness interfere with providing for his wife and children, 5
toiling tirelessly in a myriad of jobs, including selling newspapers, shining shoes, serving as a 6
parking lot attendant for Chan’s Restaurant, and molding extension cords at Miller Electric; and 7
WHEREAS, Mr. Mandeville was a man of many interests, including history, especially 8
Rhode Island and military history. He enjoyed attending car and motorcycle shows, and spent 9
countless hours building model cars and motorcycles and occasionally entering some of his 10
creations in magazine contests. He also enjoyed volunteering his time portraying “Gimpy the 11
Clown” in the 1970s, entertaining children at holiday parties and other events; and 12
WHEREAS, Mr. Mandeville was very involved in community and civic affairs. He was a 13
lifetime member of the Woonsocket Lions Club and Hearts with Hope, Inc., and was a generous 14
donor to children’s charities and organizations serving veterans and the homeless. He also served 15
on the board of the Woonsocket Neighborhood Development Committee for many years, 16
assisting with the revitalization of neighborhoods in the Fairmont area of Woonsocket; and 17
WHEREAS, Mr. Mandeville leaves behind his daughters, Helene-Marie Mandeville and 18
Diana Lynn Mandeville and his grandson, Jesse Mandeville. Mr. Mandeville is also survived by 19
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his brother, Louis Mandeville, sister Lorraine Mandeville, close friends Denise Lavallee and 1
Carol Quaranta, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his granddaughters, 2
Summer and Rhiannon, his brother, Roland Mandeville and his godson, Norman Fealhaber; now, 3
therefore be it 4
RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby extends its deepest 5
condolences on the passing of Mr. Adrien Joseph Mandeville; and be it further 6
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 7
transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Helene-Marie Mandeville and Family, and 8
Diana Lynn Mandeville and Family. 9
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