Annette G. (Blanchette) Gamboa

Annette G. (Blanchette) Gamboa, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2019. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred S. Gamboa. Born in Bristol, Connecticut, she was a daughter of the late Adrian and Jeannette (Caya) Blanchette.

Annette was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren.

She leaves a son, Alfred “Ted” Gamboa and his wife, Patti, of Seekonk; a daughter, Laurie J. LaForge of Ocala, Florida; six grandchildren, Kerri Dunn, Carol Gomes, Kristen Correira, Heather Thrall, Michael LaForge and Shayna Blanco; twelve great-grandchildren and a sister, Pauline Eychaner in Washington state. Annette was the mother of the late Carol Ann Souza, grandmother of the late Ronnie Souza, Michelle Souza and Shayne Gamboa and mother-in-law of the late Bernard LaForge.

Relatives and friends are welcome to attend a Graveside Service on Monday at 10 a.m. at Seekonk Cemetery, Newman Ave., Seekonk. Calling Hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Memorial gifts to the Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 100 Borden St., Providence, RI 02903 would be appreciated. Arrangements are entrusted to William W. Tripp Funeral Home, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. For online condolences.