Richard P. Boule

Richard P. Boule, 75, of Marlborough, MA, died suddenly on Thursday May 18, 2017. Born in Marlborough, he was the son of the late Paul and Shirley (McGuire) Boule. A graduate of Marlborough High School, he served in the US Air Force during peacetime. Dick had been employed for many years as an insurance agent for Downey Insurance Company, Marlborough, MA. He had been an active member of the Nobscot Sail and Power Squadron in Natick for many years and loved sailing as well as building model ships. He was owner of the former Thrust Marine Company, Marlborough. Well known in Marlborough, he had been a radio announcer at the former WSRO radio station, and was known to always have a joke to tell. He is survived by his longtime companion, Margaret Benjamin of Marlborough, his daughters, Lisa Hogenson of St. Cloud, MN and Renee Parks and her husband Keith of Glenburn, ND, his brother, Ronald H. Boule and his companion Mary Croteau of Hampton, NH ,his sisters, Anne S. Harpin and her husband Paul V. of Marlborough, Paula L. Lohler of Oxford, MA, Mary E. Mainella and her husband Frank of E. Providence, RI as well as his sister- in -law, Evangeline Boule of Hudson and many nieces and nephews. He was most happy to be a grandfather to his 3 granddaughters, 1 grandson and 1 great- grandson. He was also the brother of the late James Boule. There are no funeral home visiting hours. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 10:00 am at St. Bernadette Church, 266 Main St., Northborough, MA. Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 11:15 am at the National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. Donations may be made to UMass Memorial, Marlborough Hospital, Cardiac Unit, 157 Union St., Marlborough, MA 01752