Albert Paul LANGUIRAND

NEW BEDFORD -- Albert Paul Languirand, 78, of New Bedford, died Saturday, June 11, 2005, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was the widower of Muriel E. (Patten) Languirand. A lifelong resident of New Bedford, he was the son of the late William and Diana (Audette) Languirand. He was a communicant of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. He was a machinist and die maker at J.I. Paulding Co. until retiring in 1982. A World War II Army veteran, he earned the Bronze Star for his service in the European Theatre of the war, and was also involved in the Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Languirand was an active member of United Auto Workers Union throughout his career. He loved the outdoors, was an avid fisherman and boater, and built his own power boat and canoe. He was a model plane and kite enthusiast and was a loving father and grandfather. Survivors include two sons, Paul L. Languirand and his wife, Denise, of Barrington, R.I., and Charles Languirand of New Bedford; a sister, Alice C. Bernier of New Bedford; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was the father-in-law of the late Pauline (Poitras) Languirand and brother of the late Alfred Languirand, Violet Tablas and Annette G. Languirand. His funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Arrangements are by Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd.