Wilfred Robidoux, age 93 of Andover was called home to the Lord on February 26, 2017. Wilfred was born in Lawrence on September 12, 1923 to the late Henry and Ora (Potvin) Robidoux. He was a graduate of Essex Agricultural High School of Danvers. Wilfred was a long time chicken farmer and along with his late wife Florence, he owned and operated Robichaud’s Hardware of Methuen. He was a former communicant of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish of Andover. Wilfred enjoyed golfing and spending winters in Bradenton, FL. He will be remembered as being a very hard worker throughout his entire life.
Wilfred was the beloved husband of the late Florence (Robichaud) Robidoux with whom he shared 70 years of marriage. He was the devoted father of Frank Robidoux and his wife Barbara of Andover, Robert Robidoux and his wife Barbara of Methuen, Richard Robidoux and his wife Lynne of Andover, and Karen Jones and her husband Herb. Wilfred was the beloved grandfather of Alison, Krista, Jimmy, Jason, Michael, Taylor, Kara, Richard, and Christine. He was the cherished great grandfather of Madison, Jaxon, Hannah, Sadie, Courtney, Brodie, and Jake.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, March 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, 198 Haggetts Pond Rd. Andover, MA 01810, the family will be gathering prior to mass at 10:30 AM at the church. Interment to follow at the Immaculate Conception Cemetery Mausoleum of Lawrence. Per the family’s request, there will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in Wilfred’s memory may be made to MSPCA Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway Methuen, MA 01844. For online guestbook, please visit the funeral home website, www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Robidoux Family.