Avis de décès : M. Richard H. "Dick" St. Amand (1933-08-11 - 2014-09-01)

Mr. Richard H. St. Amand a lifelong resident of Ballardvale and devoted husband of Jane (Dumont) St. Amand, died at his home on Monday, September 1, 2014. He was 81 years old and they had been married for 60 years. Born in Lawrence, MA, on August 11, 1933, he was the beloved son of the late Theodore V. and Aldea (Larocque) St. Amand. Richard was a Mechanical Engineering consultant and had worked for several local companies during his career; Avco, Western Electric, Polaroid and Raytheon. Richard served in the US Air Force, entering the military on March 9, 1953, at Boston and received his honorable discharge on March 8, 1961. While serving in the Air Force, Mr. St. Amand worked as a draftsman and attained Staff Sergeant status. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal for his exemplary service. In his spare time, Dick enjoyed tinkering around the house, was a jack of all trades and also liked gardening. He was a 50 year member of the K of C in Andover. Above all, Dick enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren. Besides his beloved wife, Jane, Dick will be missed by his loving sons and daughters-in-law; Richard D. and Lisa D. St. Amand of Tewksbury, Robert D. and Tracy Y. St. Amand of Chester, NH, Randall D. and Cindy J. St. Amand of Alvin, TX, Russell D. and Betsy C. St. Amand of New Boston, NH, Rodman D. and Betsy H. St. Amand of Hampstead, NH, Raymond D. St. Amand of Methuen, Roger D. and Debbie R. St. Amand of Tempe, AZ and Ryan D. St. Amand of Haverhill. He is also survived by brother Dennis and wife Janice of Raymond, NH, sister-in-law Linda St. Amand of Hampstead, NH (wife to Richard's late brother Ronald), grandchildren Nicole, Brandon, Amy, Randall Jr., Jessica, Benjamin, Gregory, Craig, Eric, Zachary, Liana, Jesse, Rylee and Billy, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. His funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex Street, Andover, MA on Wednesday, Sept 10, 2014, at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are most welcome to attend. A reception will follow the mass in the church hall. Donations in Richard's memory may be made to St. Augustine Church. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.