NORTH BROOKFIELD ___Richard H. Boulette, 88, of North Brookfield, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at his daughter’s home. He was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Dolores Marie (Ricci) Boulette, this past August. He is also predeceased by his parents; two sisters; a brother and his son Richard Boulette.
He is survived by his children, Debbie and her husband, Patrick Monfette of North Brookfield, Diane and her husband, Joseph Pratte of Flagstaff, AZ, Lisa Burns of Vancleave, MS, and Henry and his wife, Tilsa Boulette of Granite Bay, CA; a step-son, Michael F. Barch Jr. and his wife Karen of North Grosvenordale, CT ; brother, Henry Boulette of Dover, NH; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a graduate of Boy's Trade in Worcester, he worked as a butcher for several years before working as a welder at Morgan Construction, where he retired after 30 years. He also worked as a bartender at Stafford Hotel in Worcester and the Beagle Club in Charlton. He was a long-term member of the 200 Sportsman Club and the Auburn Elk's Club.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing, also having his family and friends over to his home he built on Charlton Reservoir, for swimming, water skiing, fishing, or just to enjoy a Cruise around the lake on his pontoon boat.
Funeral services will be held privately.
DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton St., Worcester is assisting the family.