Maurice BILODEAU

BILODEAU, MAURICE, 93, of Belvedere Dr., died Thursday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of the late Ledoria S. (Roderick) Bilodeau. Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph and Amanda (Padeau) Bilodeau, he was a Cranston resident most of his life before moving to Warwick 4 years ago. Mr. Bilodeau was a dental technician for Doctors Ferdinand and Andrew Molak in Pawtucket before retiring at age 81.He was a member of the LeFoyer Club and the Providence Turner's German Band. Maurice was an avid musician who directed many swing bands during the 1940's and played the drums.He is survived by his daughter Jeanne Marie and son in law Michael Williams. 2 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his beloved companion Marie Blackledge and her family.His funeral will be Tuesday at 9 A.M. from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Benedict Church, Beach Ave. at 10 A.M. Burial in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Monday 5-8 P.M.Published in The Providence Journal on 2/13/2005.