Richard W. Gariepy
August 8, 1948 – July 26, 2015
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Richard Gariepy
Richard W. Gariepy, 66, a resident of Stoddard, N.H., and Sun City Center, Fla., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 26, 2015.
A native of Pawtucket, R.I., Richard was born on August 8, 1948. He graduated from St. Rafael’s Academy, Pawtucket, R.I., in 1966, and the University of Rhode Island in 1978. He served as a reserved drill instructor in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1974.
He began his 33-year career at Texas Instruments in Attleboro, Mass., in 1968, starting off as a factory worker and ending as a supply chain purchasing manager for the automotive division, before retiring in 2001. Richard was a real estate agent with Bob Cassidy Real Estate and Coldwell Banker in Attleboro from 2001 to 2007.
He lived in North Attleboro, Mass., for over 30 years before relocating to Highland Lake in Stoddard in 2007. He spent the last eight years working as a school bus driver for First Student in Hillsboro, N.H., where he truly loved driving children and young adults to school, sporting events and field trips.
Richard loved camping, lake living, boating, golf, his travels to Tampa and spending time with his grandchildren.
Beloved husband of 28 years to LaDonna (Barker) Gariepy, he was the devoted son of Rita Gariepy of Pawtucket, and the late Frederick Gariepy. He was a loving father to Kristen Collins and her husband Andrew of Needham, Mass., and to son Brian Pichierri and his partner Claude Hosch of Riverview.
He is survived by siblings James Gariepy and Kiet Ly of Costa Mesa, Calif.; Robert Gariepy and wife Mary Jane of Charlottesville, Va.; Diane Dingley and husband Mark of North Kingstown, R.I.; Carol Varin and her husband Ron of Beddington, Maine; Michael Gariepy and wife Kathy of Portland, Ore.; and Gail Giouard and husband Paul of Attleboro; grandchildren Rory and Kiernan Collins of Needham; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of his Life will be held Sunday, Aug. 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Road, Keene, NH. Family and friends are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a charity of your choice.
The Foley Funeral Home (<a href="http://www.foleyfuneralhome.com" target="_blank">www.foleyfuneralhome.com</a>) of Keene, N.H., is assisting the family with the arrangements.
<h3>In loving memory of Jim Harford</h3>
<a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/08/Jim-Harford.gif"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-10829" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/08/Jim-Harford-150x150.gif" alt="Jim Harford" width="150" height="150" /></a> Jim Harford
Anne’s Estate Sales lost one of its own with the passing of Jim Harford. Jim worked with us for the last 14-plus years, Even when he wasn’t feeling well, he would come over to the sales in his golf cart, park in the driveway and talk to the customers. He kept us all laughing whether by a cheesy joke or an exaggerated story.
Anne’s Estate Sales has lost a much-loved man.
Rest in peace, Jim, and thanks for all of your hard work and laughs.
<h4>James ‘Jay’ William Hatfield</h4>
<a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/08/Hatfield.gif"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-10830" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/08/Hatfield-150x150.gif" alt="Jim Hatfield " width="150" height="150" /></a> Jay Hatfield
On Saturday, August 8, James “Jay” William Hatfield Sr., passed away at age 63.
A resident and active member of the Ruskin community for many years, Jay spent his later years traveling to Central America, where he made a home in Nicaragua.
Born in West Palm Beach, Jay spent his early life in the Bahamas, developing a passion for the tropical lifestyle and fishing. His hard-working demeanor drove him to the farms of Central Florida as a teenager, and eventually led him to establish a successful fish farming business in Ruskin, Fla. By the age of 40, he had traveled the Caribbean and Central America, making many friends and becoming a regular visitor. An imaginative entrepreneur, he had an ongoing list of many ingenious and some downright hilarious ideas paired with the contact list and work ethic to achieve. His unique style, sense of humor, gentle heart and humble demeanor were unforgettable. His kind soul and vivacious spirit will continue to inspire his family for generations to come.
Jay is endlessly loved and appreciated by his loving wife Evelyn; children Tracy, James Jr., Jason, Jana and Tawny; grandchildren Alexis, Taylar, Lula, Haley, James III, Madison, Kennedy, Trevor, Giovanni, Emily, Austin, Cole, Caleb, Jacob and Landon; siblings Jeanette, Joan and Larry; and so many more.
The family would like to thank everyone for their outpourings of love, kind words and support.
Please join us for a memorial service at the Elks Lodge, 1630 U.S. 41 in Ruskin on Saturday, Aug. 15, from noon to 3 p.m.
Richard Gariepy
Richard W. Gariepy, 66, a resident of Stoddard, N.H., and Sun City Center, Fla., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 26, 2015.
A native of Pawtucket, R.I., Richard was born on August 8, 1948. He graduated from St. Rafael’s Academy, Pawtucket, R.I., in 1966, and the University of Rhode Island in 1978. He served as a reserved drill instructor in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1974.
He began his 33-year career at Texas Instruments in Attleboro, Mass., in 1968, starting off as a factory worker and ending as a supply chain purchasing manager for the automotive division, before retiring in 2001. Richard was a real estate agent with Bob Cassidy Real Estate and Coldwell Banker in Attleboro from 2001 to 2007.
He lived in North Attleboro, Mass., for over 30 years before relocating to Highland Lake in Stoddard in 2007. He spent the last eight years working as a school bus driver for First Student in Hillsboro, N.H., where he truly loved driving children and young adults to school, sporting events and field trips.
Richard loved camping, lake living, boating, golf, his travels to Tampa and spending time with his grandchildren.
Beloved husband of 28 years to LaDonna (Barker) Gariepy, he was the devoted son of Rita Gariepy of Pawtucket, and the late Frederick Gariepy. He was a loving father to Kristen Collins and her husband Andrew of Needham, Mass., and to son Brian Pichierri and his partner Claude Hosch of Riverview.
He is survived by siblings James Gariepy and Kiet Ly of Costa Mesa, Calif.; Robert Gariepy and wife Mary Jane of Charlottesville, Va.; Diane Dingley and husband Mark of North Kingstown, R.I.; Carol Varin and her husband Ron of Beddington, Maine; Michael Gariepy and wife Kathy of Portland, Ore.; and Gail Giouard and husband Paul of Attleboro; grandchildren Rory and Kiernan Collins of Needham; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of his Life will be held Sunday, Aug. 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Stonewall Farm, 242 Chesterfield Road, Keene, NH. Family and friends are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a charity of your choice.
The Foley Funeral Home (<a href="http://www.foleyfuneralhome.com" target="_blank">www.foleyfuneralhome.com</a>) of Keene, N.H., is assisting the family with the arrangements.
<h3>In loving memory of Jim Harford</h3>
<a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/08/Jim-Harford.gif"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-10829" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/08/Jim-Harford-150x150.gif" alt="Jim Harford" width="150" height="150" /></a> Jim Harford
Anne’s Estate Sales lost one of its own with the passing of Jim Harford. Jim worked with us for the last 14-plus years, Even when he wasn’t feeling well, he would come over to the sales in his golf cart, park in the driveway and talk to the customers. He kept us all laughing whether by a cheesy joke or an exaggerated story.
Anne’s Estate Sales has lost a much-loved man.
Rest in peace, Jim, and thanks for all of your hard work and laughs.
<h4>James ‘Jay’ William Hatfield</h4>
<a href="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/08/Hatfield.gif"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-10830" src="/assets/images/uploads/wp/2015/08/Hatfield-150x150.gif" alt="Jim Hatfield " width="150" height="150" /></a> Jay Hatfield
On Saturday, August 8, James “Jay” William Hatfield Sr., passed away at age 63.
A resident and active member of the Ruskin community for many years, Jay spent his later years traveling to Central America, where he made a home in Nicaragua.
Born in West Palm Beach, Jay spent his early life in the Bahamas, developing a passion for the tropical lifestyle and fishing. His hard-working demeanor drove him to the farms of Central Florida as a teenager, and eventually led him to establish a successful fish farming business in Ruskin, Fla. By the age of 40, he had traveled the Caribbean and Central America, making many friends and becoming a regular visitor. An imaginative entrepreneur, he had an ongoing list of many ingenious and some downright hilarious ideas paired with the contact list and work ethic to achieve. His unique style, sense of humor, gentle heart and humble demeanor were unforgettable. His kind soul and vivacious spirit will continue to inspire his family for generations to come.
Jay is endlessly loved and appreciated by his loving wife Evelyn; children Tracy, James Jr., Jason, Jana and Tawny; grandchildren Alexis, Taylar, Lula, Haley, James III, Madison, Kennedy, Trevor, Giovanni, Emily, Austin, Cole, Caleb, Jacob and Landon; siblings Jeanette, Joan and Larry; and so many more.
The family would like to thank everyone for their outpourings of love, kind words and support.
Please join us for a memorial service at the Elks Lodge, 1630 U.S. 41 in Ruskin on Saturday, Aug. 15, from noon to 3 p.m.