Walter L. Gelinas
August 19, 2010
View Tribute and Sign Guestbook SEEKONK – Walter L. Gelinas, 90, of Willis Ave., Seekonk, died Thursday, August 19, 2010, at his home. Born in Pawtucket, the son of the late Lucien and Lena (Benoit) Gelinas, he was the husband of the late Eugenia M. (DeSerres) Gelinas, who died in 2005. They were married for sixty-two years at the time of her passing.
He resided most of his life in Seekonk and lived in the same house for sixty-one years. Mr. Gelinas, who served in the U. S. Army during WWII, was employed as a silversmith for most of his career and also worked in jewelry manufacturing. He was a longtime parishioner of St. Stephen’s Church.
Throughout his life, Walter was involved in the restoration and preservation of theatre organs, including the Leroy Theatre in Pawtucket, the Community Theatre in North Attleboro, and the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket. He was a member of the American Theatre Organ Society. Walter's passion for organ music extended with the program “Organ Melodies,” a longtime staple on WARA. Walter was also a local history buff who enjoyed researching and displaying many old photos of yesteryear, particularly many of the trolleys that crisscrossed through the Greater Attleboro and Seekonk area.
He is survived by a son, Paul Gelinas of Naples, FL; a daughter, Patricia Cook of Clearwater, FL; two grandchildren, Michael Benoit and Lynn Easley, both of FL; and a great-granddaughter, Paris Benoit of FL. He was the brother of the late Rita Ouellett and the uncle of Robert Ouellett of Brockton.
Funeral Information
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at 10:00 am in Our Lady Queen of Martyr’s Church, Coyle Drive, Seekonk. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Those attending are invited to come directly to the church. Burial will follow in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, South Main St, Attleboro. Visiting hours are omitted. Arrangements are by the Foley Funeral Home, 126 South Main Street, Attleboro. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, consult THE GRIEF LIBRARY, or obtain CHURCH DIRECTIONS, please log on to www.hathawayfunerals.com., or telephone 508/222-0498.
Donations Information
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Sisters of the Holy Cross Development Office, 377 Island Pond Dr., Manchester, NH, 03109-4811.
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