Charles H. DeBlois, Jr.

Charles H. DeBlois, Jr., 62, of Rehoboth, MA passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at home. Born in Providence, RI he was the loving son of Claire DeBlois-Murtaugh and the late Charles H. DeBlois. He was the beloved husband for 37 years of Araxie (Boghosian) DeBlois.

Chuck was a graduate of Moses Brown School; after graduation he went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree from College of the Holy Cross. After 30 years of working at the family business of DeBlois Oil Company, he then held the position of Executive VP for DB Marketing Co. prior to establishing DeBlois Consulting Services. He was active in many community and civil projects over the years. He served on the board of directors for Navigant Credit Union for over 30 years, was an Aflac Insurance special projects coordinator, and an Independent Business Owner with, and founding partner of, South Coast Benefits located in Attleboro, MA. In his free time, he was an avid hockey player, fan, and game attendee. He always looked forward to his Friday night Providence Bruins games, a Boston Bruins game, good cigars, playing golf at Crestwood Country Club where he was a member, and spending time with his family.

Besides his mother and his wife, he is survived by his beloved children Charles DeBlois, III (Marissa), Jacob DeBlois (Denis Samburskiy), Alexandra Goulart (Jacob), and Samuel DeBlois (Katherine Ashbahian). He was the devoted grandfather of Ellery DeBlois, Charles “Charlie” DeBlois, IV, and Jackson Goulart.  He was the dear brother of Denise Roncarati (Robert), David DeBlois (Alison), William DeBlois (Kelly), Jo-Anne Nolette (Michael), Michelle Purdy (Russell), Thomas DeBlois, and James DeBlois (Shaaron). He also leaves behind 23 nieces and nephews, and 8 great-nieces and great-nephews.

His Funeral Service to which relatives and friends are invited, will be held on Thursday, October 13th at11:00 am in Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, 70 Jefferson St., Providence, followed by burial at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence. Everyone is asked to go directly to the church. VISTING HOURS are Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue., Cranston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: The American Heart Association, Diabetes Training Camp (www.diabetestrainingcamp.com), or Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church. Visit NardolilloFH.com for online condolences.