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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RAYMOND POULIOT

     Introduced By: Senator E Morgan

     Date Introduced: May 19, 2026

     Referred To: Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar

     WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of Mr.

Raymond F. Pouliot. Mr. Pouliot was born in Woonsocket, the youngest of seven children, to the

late Raymond E. and Rolande T. Pouliot; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Pouliot was a devoted public servant who served the public with

distinction and tireless devotion through the United States Postal Service. Mr. Pouliot began his

postal service as a letter carrier in Pawtucket and thanks to his incredible work ethic, he was

promoted to serve in a managerial position. After 31 years of outstanding service, Mr. Pouliot

retired in 2018, as Postmaster of New London, CT; and

     WHEREAS, In retirement, Mr. Pouliot took great pride in tending to his farm, raising

chickens, goats, pigs, and cows. He also continued to be involved in civic affairs, serving as a

member of the Richmond Board of Canvassers. Most importantly, Mr. Pouliot was a devoted

husband, father, grandfather, foster father, and public servant; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Pouliot’s legacy will live on through the children he raised and the

values he instilled in them, having dedicated his life to hard work and to providing for his family

with unwavering devotion, ensuring that his children not only had what they needed, but every

opportunity to thrive; and

     WHEREAS, He took great pride in the men his children became and in the lives they

built, and his deep commitment to family and service was further exemplified by his role as a

foster father to dozens of children over the years, extending his care, guidance, and compassion

far beyond his own family; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Pouliot is survived by his wife, Patricia Pouliot, his stepson, Justin

Saccoccio, and his wife, Gül. He is also survived by Linda O’Neill, with whom he shared his

children, Jonathon Pouliot, and his wife, Deanna, Curtis Pouliot-Alvarez, and his husband, David,

Thomas Pouliot and his wife, Maria, David Pouliot, Michael Pouliot, and nine grandchildren. Mr.

Pouliot is also survived by his siblings, Edward Pouliot and his wife, Marlene, Nancy Vanasse

and her former husband, Ted Hedley, Jr., Judy Johnson and her husband, Fred, Robert Pouliot

and his wife, Carol, Susan Giguere and her husband, Richard, and Ronald Pouliot and his wife,

Rachel. Mr. Pouliot also leaves behind many nieces and nephews; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its deepest

condolences to the Pouliot Family on the passing of Mr. Raymond F. Pouliot; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Patricia Pouliot and Family.

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