Richard R. Desruisseaux, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 at Saints Medical Center in Lowell.
He was born in Lowell on March 23, 1957, the beloved son of Paul T. and Doris I. (Deneault) Desruisseaux of Lowell and attended Lowell schools. Richard resided in Lowell and was formerly of Laconia and Meredith, NH for 20 years. While living in New Hampshire, Richard was a manager of several motels in the Laconia area for several years.
He was an avid fan of the New England sports teams, especially hockey and the Boston Bruins.
Besides his loving parents, Paul and Doris (Deneault) Desruisseaux of Lowell, he is survived by a son, Adam Gallagher of Manchester, NH; a daughter, Desiree Cox of Belmont, NH; his companion, Marie Brodeur of Lowell; also several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends. He was the brother of the late Dennis Desruisseaux who passed away in 1992.
Relatives and friends may call at the M. R. LAURIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 295 Pawtucket St, Lowell, on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 2 to 6pm. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday morning at 9 o'clock at the Parish of St. Rita, Lowell. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery.