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Richard Croteau Obituary
He was born on May 10, 1939, in Keene, N.H., son of the late Ernest R. and Helene (Pregent) Croteau. Dick grew up in West Hartford and was a graduate of Hall High School. He served our country with the U.S. Army Reserve. Dick lived in South Windsor before moving to Broad Brook over 15 years ago. He enjoyed skiing, boating, and fishing on Long Island Sound, golfing, riding motorcycles, and collecting sports cars. Richard was a kind, caring, and devoted man who will be greatly missed by all.
He leaves his nieces, Deborah Aflalo of Danbury, and Robin Spencer, and her husband, David, of Keene, N.H.; his grandnieces, Taylor Mills of New Milford and Nicole Mills of Danbury; his grandnephews, Steven Brown of Rochester, N.Y. and John Brown of Keene, N.H.; a great-grandnephew, Anthony Marte of Danbury; and his cousin, Roberta Caswell of Bangor, Maine. He was predeceased by his sister, Marilyn Sims.
His family will receive friends on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Road, South Windsor. A funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 2 p.m. Burial will be private at the request of his family.
Memorial donations may be made in Richard's memory to the Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western Connecticut, 39 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, CT 06810. Please visit us at
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for Richard Croteau
January 12, 2014
Loving memory of a very special cousin who always put others before himself. You will always have a piece of my heart. Rest in peace. Bonnie Caswell, Bangor, ME
John Brown
December 28, 2013
You were my favorite uncle. I hope that you're in a better place now and everything is peaceful. I have great memories of you as a child growing up.
David Spencer
December 28, 2013
Hello, I am not sure where to start. I personaly never met Uncle Dick in person. But talked to him on the phone, and learned much about him through my wife Robin Spencer. I wish I did get to talk to Uncle Dick, Throught Robins storries He was a generous honorable Family Man. We are all sadden from his passing. But we are all better for have had him in our lives.
Robin,Dave John, + Coey
December 28, 2013
I will always remember the holidays we spent together with ur family as I was growing up. Uncle Dick was a wonderful man and always fun to talk to. very smart and helpful. You will be greatly missed. Rest quietly and peacefully. We miss you
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Jim Clarkin
December 28, 2013
"Captain Dick" I will never forget the lessons you taught on fishing and seamanship, and our trips out of Niantic and Point Judith. I will cherish the time spent working at Kamatics, your smile and sense of humor. You are missed.
December 27, 2013
Sincere sympathy to Richard's family. Richard was a good neighbor and friend. We will miss him. Diane, Ron, Connie, Bob, and Jan at Scantic Glen.
Debi, Taylor, Nicole
December 27, 2013
May this candle burn eternally like the love we will always have for you in our hearts.
Tom Burns
December 27, 2013
Dick was a great friend, co-worker at Kaman Aerospace and golf and lunch partner for many years. He will be greatly missed by me. My condolences to his family, especially to Debi who kept me up to date on Dick's condition. May you find comfort in the memories you hold of him. May he now rest in peace.
Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home
December 28, 2013
Our sincere sympathies for your loss.
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