Armand Bazinet

Armand Leon (“Lee”) Bazinet, 86, of Franklin Street, passed away on February 7, 2024, after a long battle with bone cancer.

Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Armand and Irene (Baillergeron) Bazinet. He was the husband of the late Geraldine Dorthy (Carsello) Bazinet who proceeded him in death in 1981. He leaves behind his only daughter, Michele Martins, and son-in-law Archie Martins; his two grandchildren Samantha Martins and Joshua Martins; his sister Claudette Sharkey, and brother Arthur "Skip" (Kathleen) Bazinet; and many nieces and nephews, including Lucinda (“Cyndi”) Brown, who helped with his care during his sickness. He also leaves behind the Martins family, who became his second family: Aurielo Martins, Gilly Martins, Trina DeMello, Mary & Joe Kennedy.

He was proceeded in death by his brothers, Robert (Bob) Bazinet and Roger Bazinet. 

Lee served in the Air Force from 1954 to 1958 and in the Navy from 1958 to1962. He often said that when he got sick of flying, he decided to float. He met the love of his life, Geri, on her 21st birthday on May 25, 1959, and married her on July 25, 1959.

Lee was a member of the VFW in Bristol where he served for over 20 years as Quartermaster.  He loved spending summers camping at Forge Pond Campground in Assonet, Massachusetts, where he made lifetime friends.  

Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday, February 17th, 12 PM at St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main Street, Warren RI 02885.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Rhode Island Veteran’s Home, Activities Account, 480 Metacom Avenue, Bristol RI 02809.

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