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Richard E. Arponen

1935 - 2018

Richard E. Arponen obituary, 1935-2018, Carver, MA

BORN

1935

DIED

2018

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Shepherd Funeral & Cremation Service

116 Main St

Carver, Massachusetts

Richard Arponen Obituary

Richard Harpo Edward Arponen died October 11, 2018. He was born on May 21,1935 and was the son of Eleanor (Kenny) and Aaron Arponen Loving husband of Barbara Punkin (Guidaboni), brother of June and her husband Albert Williams of Florida, Father of Richard Arponen of Carver, Carl and his wife Janice Arponen of Plymouth, and the late Michael (Babe) Arponen of Carver. Fun-loving Grandpa of Amanda and her husband Dan Cloutier of Carver, Elizabeth and her husband Ryan Fazzino of Harwich, and Marissa Arponen of Plymouth. Beloved Great Grandfather to Carlie Cloutier of Carver, along with several nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Carver, Richard spent his entire life in Carver married to his high school sweetheart Barbara for over sixty years. He was a member of the Hilltop AA in Kingston, the Antique Truck Club of New England, and the Massachusetts Archaeological Society. He worked for Robys in Carver before joining Operating Engineer local Union 4 where he spent many years paving southeastern roads before his retirement. His favorite times were spent with his wife and children. He loved riding in his pick-up with his dogs. Richard passed on the love of archeology and fishing to his sons. He especially enjoyed time with his grandchildren where he loved being the biggest kid of them all. Visiting hours will be held at the Shepherd Funeral Home 116 Main St. Carver, MA. Thursday, October 18 from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 11. Interment in Union Cemetery, Carver. Donations in Richards memory to charity of ones choice.

Published by The Patriot Ledger on Oct. 15, 2018.
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Offering our sincere condolences. May the God of love comfort your heart and make you firm in your time of grief. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

November 8, 2018

Barbara and family, My thoughts are with you. He was a sweet man and will be missed.

Janice activities

October 18, 2018

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I'm glad that I got to know you and your family. It was a honor to be one of your CNA'S. Now you are at peace with no pain. R.I.P Richard

Dawn-Marie Dupre

October 16, 2018

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116 Main St, Carver, MA 02330

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