Richard E. Tremblay

Richard E. Tremblay
1940-2025
Pomfret Center – Richard E. Tremblay, 84, of Brook Front Lane, passed away on Friday May 30, 2025, at Westview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was the loving and devoted husband of the late Lorraine H. (Tercjak) Tremblay for 57 years. Born in North Grosvenordale, he was the son of the late Ralph E. Tremblay, Sr. and Anna (Demers) Tremblay.
Mr. Tremblay worked for National Propane as a truck driver. He was an Army Veteran stationed in Germany for two years. Richard was a life-long fan of all New England sports teams and rarely missed watching the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots which he enjoyed doing with his son. His knowledge of sports trivia was unmatched. He was a past-president, coach, and umpire of Thompson Minor, Little, and Senior Leagues, having been a mentor to many young players throughout his years of dedication. One of his favorite things to do was to take in a Pawsox game with his wife, family and friends, and nothing gave him greater joy than going out to dinner and sharing a meal with those he loved. Prior to health issues, Richard and Lorraine travelled extensively throughout the United States and Canada. They held these memories dear to their hearts. Richard had an uncanny knack for remembering the names of anyone he met and was interested in learning all about them. As much as he would not want it stated here, that was part of his incredible charm and humor! He made a lasting impression on everyone he met.
He is survived by his son Todd Tremblay, and his partner Anne Douglas of Thompson, his daughter, Tracy Tremblay, and her partner Paul Brockett of New London; his sister-in-law, Pauline Laprade, and her husband Norman of Washington, NH, and a grandson. He was predeceased by his brothers, Ralph Tremblay, Jr. and Ronald Tremblay.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 10:00 am in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Richard's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Kerri Sauer, Dr. Botta, and the devoted staff at Westview Healthcare for their exceptional care and love that they showed him this past year. Many became like family over the years that their mother resided there, and this past year Richard was in their loving care.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Valade Funeral Home & Crematory. For memorial guestbook please visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.