Ronald R. Champagne, 71, of Sebastian, FL passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at VNA
Hospice House in Vero Beach, FL. He is survived by his wife, Sally. They were married for 43
years.
Born in Woonsocket, RI, he moved to Cumberland, RI in 1962. He was predeceased by his
parents, Roland J. and Lillian B. Champagne. Ronald graduated from Salve Regina University.

He retired from the Town of Cumberland Police Department with the rank of Corporal after 22
years of service.

Ronald was a lifetime member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He served as a
Trustee in the Woonsocket Lodge, #850 prior to moving to Florida and joining the Sebastian
Lodge, #2714. He was a Commissioner for the Cumberland Hill Fire District for many years and
sat as an elected member to the board when the Town of Cumberland Fire Department was
established.

Ronald is also survived by his godchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He will always be remembered for his sense of humor and ability to speak fluent sarcasm.

Ron's Life Celebration will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, beginning with Visiting Hours from 9 AM to 11 AM, followed by a Prayer Service at 11 AM in the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road Cumberland. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to VNA Hospice House, 920 37th Place,
#101, Vero Beach, FL 32960.