Obituary for Ursula A. (Dupre) Raiola
Ursula (Dupre) Raiola, 84, of Mansfield, beloved wife of the late Francis P. Raiola, Sr., died November 29, 2011 in St. Joseph Living Center. She was born August 11, 1927 in Southbridge, MA, the daughter of John and Demerise (Denette) Dupre. Besides being a devoted wife and mother, she spent her life caring for others. She worked at Windham and Natchaug Hospitals and The Mansfield Training School. Her love of children inspired her to open a home day care in which she nurtured many young people in a warm and caring environment. She is survived by three sons: Robert Raiola and his wife Susan of Hebron, Daniel Raiola of Mansfield, and Francis Raiola, Jr. and his wife Christine of Willington. She also leaves a brother, John Dupre of California, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four siblings: Marcell Dupre, Mercedes St. Germaine, Dolores Dupre and Arthur Dupre. Her family will receive relatives and friends Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Bacon Funeral Home, 71 Prospect St. Willimantic, followed by a procession to St. Joseph Church, Jackson St. Willimantic, for the celebration of her Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Windham.
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