Lucien J. HEBERT

HEBERT, LUCIEN J. 'JOSE', 82, of Coventry, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2005 at Haven Health Care. He was the companion of Irene L. (Lightbown) Sampson, who died on February 22, 2005. Son of the late Oliva and Marie (Farland) Hebert. Father of Susan Serpa, Cynthia, Jacqueline and Michael Hebert. Stepfather of Gary and Craig Sampson. Brother of Claire Carlson, Harriet Zaloudek and the late Therese Hebert. Seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was the former husband of the late Helen C. (St. Jean) Hebert.Mr. Hebert worked as a machinist for Brown & Sharpe for over 25 years, retiring in 1978. He had also worked for the former Pontiac Bleachery and Quonset Point Naval Air Station. He was a World War II Navy veteran, participating in the Normandy invasion. He was an avid Patriots fan and enjoyed fishing. He was a ham radio operator with call letters K1MYU. He was a member of American Legion Post #2, Club Jogues and former member of Narragansett Bow Hunters.The funeral for Lucien and his companion, Irene will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. from the R.A. Iannotti & Sons Funeral Home, 415 Washington St, (Rte 117), Coventry. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Church, Coventry. Burial with military honors in Greenwood Cemetery, Coventry. Calling hours Sunday 3-6 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice, in his memory, will be appreciated.Published in The Providence Journal on 2/25/2005.