Sophie was born in Woonsocket on March 6, 1929 to Paul and Constance (Coca) Nichola. Sophie first went to work during WWII while still a student at Woonsocket High School. She worked after school on the "student shift" at the Alice Mill in support of the war effort.She helped to make Navy rubber rafts. Sophie went on to work in a number of jobs over the years from sales clerk, to a telephone operator. Her last job was a clerk typist at the US Navy base in Newport.
Constance was born in Woonsocket on February 14, 1928. She is the daughter of Armand and Marie Louise, nee Tellier Peloquin. She is one of eight children all of whom attended St. Ann's Parish School.
Constance entered the workforce at age 16 during WWII. She assisted in manufacturing cloth for military uniforms.
Jerry was born in Woonsocket. He is the son of William and Parmelia, nee Milotti Blais. He was raised in a family of five sons and one daughter. He entered the work force at the age of 16, starting at the Woonsocket Rayon mills.
Jerry served honorably during WWII in the U.S. Army on a base in Keflavik, Iceland. The base was primarily used a stop over for wounded servicemen. Here they would be evaluated and prepared for their flight back home. He served from 1943 until September 1945 when he was granted a disability discharge.
Florette was born on January 21, 1920 to Frank and Palmyre Lavallee. She was one of nine children. The family lived on Privilege Street. Florette left the 8th grade at age 15 to work in the Glenark Mill in 1935. She earned $7 per week and worked 40 hours per week. She was a quick learner and became a proficient spinner and winder. In 1939 her wages were increased to $14 per week and after WWII broke out she was able to earn up to $40 per week doing "piece work". Her earnings helped to support her family.
Gerald was born on March 2, 1918, he was the son of Marie Louise and Armand Peloquin of Gaulin Avenue. He was the eldest of eight children, five boys and three girls.
Jerry, as he was called, started as a wool sorter and rapidly worked his way up to supervisor. Jerry was highly regarded by the Morel family who owned the Star Carbonizing Mill.
Gerald was a WWII vet who transported prisoners of war between the east coast and Texas.
Rita was born on August 25, 1920 in Woonsocket, daughter of Armand and Marie Louise, nee Tellier, Peloquin. She was one of eight children.
In April 1941 she married Eugene Godin at St. Ann's Church. They had two children, Robert and Dotti. Robert went on to marry Lori Auger and Dotti married Charles Mondoux. Rita and Eugene had three grandchildren Michelle, Casey and Ashleigh.
During WWII Rita worked in the manufacture of material used for military uniforms.
A loving Memere, Rita's life centered on family.
Eugene was born in Woonsocket on October 19, 1917 to Philippe and Marie, nee Salvas, Godin. Eugene was one of 11 children. At the age of 16 Eugene went to work in the mills, he also served in the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corp).
In 1941 he married Rita Peloquin at St. Ann's Church. They had two children a son, Robert and a daughter, Dotti. Robert went on to marry Lori Auger and Dotti married Charles Mondoux.
Exilda was married to Hormidas Drainville.
Although legally Rita's first name was Marguerite she was always known as Rita. She never used her first name. Rita was born in a home on Bellevue Avenue in North Smithfield's Union Village in 1925..
