
Putnam – Barthelemy “Bud” or Bart” Perreault, 89, of Elvira Heights, died Saturday, July 5, 2014 in UMass Memorial Hospital. He married his loving wife of over 50 years, Rita T. (LeClaire) Perreault on October 2, 1960 in Putnam. Born in Burrillville, RI, he was the son of the late Joseph and Teresa (Burke) Perreault.
Mr. Perreault was a WWII Navy Veteran. He went on to be a machinist for 18 years at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, retiring in 1987. He enjoyed crossword Puzzles and was a devout Boston Red Sox fan.
In addition to his wife, Bud was survived by his son, Raymond Perreault and his wife Jean of Mt. Iron, MN; his daughter, Patricia Guilbault and her husband Robert of Putnam; and his son, Alan Perreault and is fiancée Tammy Eddy of Putnam; his grandchildren, Steven Guilbault, Nicholas Perreault, Lisa Guilbault, Kimberly Perreault, Misty Perreault, and Sara Perreault; his great grandchildren, Jaden, Nathan, and Dillon.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Bud’s family from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, July 12, 2014 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, NY. 10001. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
jerry prendergast
My condolences to the Perreault Family,
May the prayers of family and friends comfort you at this time of sorrow. May you dwell on all the the Happy Times you shared.
Kimberly Bryant
Rita and Alan,
May the many great memories of Grandpa Buddy help you find some peace and comfort. I was very saddened to hear the news from Misty about his stroke and passing. My many heart felt condolences and prayers are with you all!
Izabella
Pat,
I’m sorry for your loss. I’ll keep you and your mom in my thoughts and my prayers.
Lori
Mrs.Perreault
I wanted to offer my deepest sympathy for your loss. Mr. Perreault and yourself were two of my favorite customers. You always made me smile. It was great to see you always come in together. May you find peace when you remember him daily.