- Date Of Death: March 1, 2021
- State: Rhode Island
Manville — Lucien R. “Sam” Pontbriand, 83, passed away peacefully Monday, March 1, 2021 in Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of the late Joan (Houle) Pontbriand. Born in Sorel, Canada, son of the late Arsene and Elise (Vandal) Pontbriand. Lucien worked as a Plant Superintendent for Forte’ Cashmere for many years prior to retiring.
Lucien loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by two children, Susan McNamara and Steven Pontbriand and his wife Mary, all of North Smithfield, RI. Two brothers, Leo Pontbriand and his late wife Pauline of Manville, RI and Richard Pontbriand and his wife Jacqueline of Cumberland, RI. One sister Suzanne Pontbriand of North Smithfield, RI. Five grandchildren, Kyle, Kaitlin, Kristin, Dani Jane and Jack Lucien. Four great grandchildren, Selena, Luis, Lily, and Teddy.
He was also the brother of the late Jean Pontbriand and his surviving spouse Sylvia, Cecile Dussault and her late husband Lucien and Sr. Doris Pontbriand, SSA.
