Eugene Armand Laliberte

Eugene (Gene) Armand Laliberte, 86, of Blackstone, MA entered eternal peace on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Landmark Medical Center after a short illness. Born in Pawtucket, RI, he was the son of the late Albert Joseph and Constance Marie-Ange (Guillet) Laliberte. As a young man, Gene served in the religious order of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart where he developed a profound faith. A graduate of Saint Michael's College in Vermont, he later taught school for many years in both England and at Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket. Soon after, Gene met the love of his life, Priscilla, while working at a local bank on Main Street, Woonsocket in 1968. The combo planted their roots in Blackstone, Massachusetts raising their three sons and opening various small businesses. Gene inherited his entrepreneurial spirit from his father and uncles who operated corner stores (Laliberte Markets) in Central Falls, RI. His most successful endeavors included a house cleaning service operated over 40 years and Diane's Cleaners, a dry-cleaning service with stores in Blackstone and Bellingham, MA . He is well known to both Blackstone residents and police as an early morning newspaper delivery person who may or may not have taken liberties with traffic rules to get news to the people. Gene’s deep faith remained within him throughout his life. He and Priscilla are uplifting members at the Divine Mercy Parish at St. Paul's Church in Blackstone where they have many friends. On a personal note, Gene was a devout movie buff since the age of seven and had a deep knowledge of film trivia, actors, and notable quotes. He was a home movie and camera hobbyist, often surprising people with an unexpected video or snap. He developed card and memory tricks to engage students which later became a staple of entertainment at family gatherings. Gene was always at the ready with a quick kind quip. He also enjoyed bringing smiles to faces while driving around in his 'Batmobile' Smart car. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Priscilla Diane (L'Heureux) Laliberte, his sons Matthew (Amy), Shawn (Lori), David (Deborah) and brother-in-law Al Cangeme. He has six grandchildren Alison Laliberte (Daniel), Rebecca Hayes (Benjamin), Kaitlyn Richard (Cameron), Alexis, Grace, Camron and one great-grandchild Atlas and expecting another shortly. He was preceded in death by his sisters Claire Glasgow and Estelle Cangeme. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 27th at Divine Mercy Parish at St. Paul's Church. The family will receive mourners at the church located at 48 St. Paul Street, Blackstone, MA, 01504 at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Mass at 11:00 a.m. There will be a private family burial. In honor of Gene's caring spirit please share a random act of kindness.

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Eugene Armand Laliberte

January 17, 2024