GAUDETTE, Richard E.A. Of Needham, September 22nd. Son of the late Ely and Mary (Kotlarski) Gaudette. Beloved husband of Anita (Lavigne) Gaudette. Devoted father of Janice Gaudette of Medfield, Richard Gaudette, Stephen Gaudette and his wife Patricia, Susan Kinel and her husband George, all of Needham. Grandfather of Lauren and her husband Tim, Jeffrey, Katie, Matt, Jesse, Maya and Elise. Great-grandfather of Jack. Also survived by six loving nieces and nephews.
Richard retired from Commerce Clearinghouse Inc. after 29 yeairs of service as a Regional Sales Manager. Past president of the Needham Kiwanis Club, longtime member of the Needham Golf Club and the Needham Pool and Racquet Club.
Visitation at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Avenue, NEEDHAM, Monday, September 25th from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Bartholomew Church, Needham at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Richard's memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, 01701.