It is with great sadness that we announce the death of DeForest W. Colegrove of Bristol, Rhode Island, born in Rochester, New York, who passed away on June 24, 2024, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, DeForest W. Colegrove and Lucy Colegrove (Sherman); his son Mark J. Woodard (Ellen); and his brother Robert Colegrove. He is survived by : his wife Ann Marie Colegrove (Amaral); his children, Tamar Piehler (Scott), Robert L. Woodard Jr., Matthew M. Woodard (Indra) and Christopher W. Woodard (Lisa); his grandchildren, Robert L. "Luc" Woodard III, Caroline Woodard, Christopher W. Woodard Jr., Nolan R. Woodard, Matthew O. Woodard, Taylor Colegrove, Harrison Colegrove (Lauren), Gracie Colegrove, Delaney Colegrove, Peyton Colegrove DeRosa (Gianfranco), Jeffrey, Caitlin Colegrove, Stefan Colegrove (Linh), Trevor Colegrove (Lauren) and Amanda Laird (Jonah); and his great grandchildren, Annabella DeRosa, Hanna Colegrove, Maisy Colegrove, Cooper Colegrove, Emma Colegrove and Jamison Colegrove.

Visitation was held on Thursday, June 27th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the George C. Lima Funeral Home (367 High St, Bristol, RI 02809). A funeral service was held on Friday, June 28th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A memorial service was held on Friday, June 28th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Radiant Christian Assembly of God (895 Main St, Warren, RI 02885).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dr. Colegrove's name to: Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
George C Lima Funeral Home Inc