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Eugene R. Richard, 87, beloved husband of Frances (Duch) Richard of Stratford CT., passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, in Bridgeport Hospital. Eugene was born January 25, 1936, in New Bedford, MA, son of the late Wilfred and Beatrice (Dube) Richard.
After serving in the Army, Eugene worked at AVCO Lycoming testing engines. He retired from the US Post Office as a letter carrier and a clerk. Eugene enjoyed woodworking and furniture making, going out to restaurants and his avid love for ice cream and sweets in any form. Mostly he loved spending time with his family and friends and the many trips to Maine to visit his son and family. He especially enjoyed helping fix and build anything his kids needed help within their homes.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Mark (Ann) Richard of Fairfield ME; a daughter Nadine (Michael) Bruder of Seymour, CT. Grandchildren Melissa (James) Doucette, Jessica Bargo, Seth Richard, Zachary Bruder and Abigail Bruder. Great grandchildren Benjamin and Johnathan Doucette, and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his sisters Rita Genaro, Cecile Houle, Germaine Richard and Claire Whitehead as well as a brother Ronald Richard.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday March 4, 2023, at 10:30 am in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home 2591 Main Street, Stratford. Interment will follow in Mount Saint Peters Cemetery, Derby.
Friends may visit with the family Friday, March 3, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
For additional information or to share an online condolence, please visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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Visitation
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Mar
2591 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Service
4
Mar
2591 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Interment
4
Mar
219 New Haven Ave
Derby, CT 06418
