74, of Winter Haven, FL, Retired Police Chief from Central Falls, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 19, 2008 of heart disease at Osceola Regional Medical Center, his loving and devoted wife and family members at his side.

Born October 28, 1934 in Pawtucket, R.I., to the late Ernest and Victoria (Mutty) Choquette. He was a retired Chief of Police with the City of Central Falls, R.I. where he proudly served for more than thirty years. He began his service with the Police Department on July 20, 1960 when he was appointed Patrolman. During his distinguished career he was promoted through the ranks beginning with his assignment to the Detectives Division on June 18, 1968 and culminated with his promotion to Chief of Police on April 18, 1986 where he served until his retirement.

He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Law Enforcement from Salve Regina College, Newport R.I. He was a member of the R.I. Fraternal Order of Police and served as President for 12 years and State Trustee for 8 years. He also served as President of the Central Falls Police Relief Association and President of the R.I. Police Chief's Association. He was awarded the 'Man of the Year' citation by the U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars on June 26, 1970, one of thirteen awarded nationally.

He dedicated his time and energy to the youth of Central Falls as coach and umpire of the Little League and Babe Ruth baseball league.

After his retirement, he moved to Winter Haven with his wife in October, 1997. Being an avid golfer, he introduced his wife to the game of golf and they settled at the Four Lakes Golf Club where they spent their days among friends golfing almost daily. He was recently elected and briefly served as V.P. of the Four Lakes Homeowner's Association.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Beatrice Goudreau Choquette; children, Stephen Choquette, Pascoag RI, Sharon Rivard, Pawtucket, RI, Robert W. Choquette, Miami, FL, Gary Choquette, Spring Hill, FL, Clay Choquette, Chepachet, RI, Brenda Jaros, Embden Maine and Scott Choquette, Richmond, VA; brothers, Merrill Choquette of Pawtucket, RI, and Ronald Choquette of Bellingham, MA; sisters, Janice Forand and Barbara Nagy of Central Falls, RI: eighteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Francis Choquette of Lincoln, RI and Neil Choquette of Reno, NV, and sister, Audrey McMahon of Pawtucket, RI.

A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, November 28th at the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI. Viewing will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, November 29th in St. Matthew Church, Dexter St, Central Falls at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket.