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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
January 12, 2014


South Windsor, Connecticut
May 10, 1939 – Dec 24, 2013 (Age 74)
Richard Roderick Croteau, 74, of Broad Brook, died peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013, at a local convalescent home.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...
Read MoreLoving 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
January 12, 2014

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.
John Brown
December 28, 2013 | Keene, NH

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.
David Spencer
December 28, 2013 | Keene, NH
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
Robin,Dave John, + Coey
December 28, 2013 | Keene, NH
"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.
Jim Clarkin
December 28, 2013 | Tolland, CT
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.
December 27, 2013

May this candle burn eternally like the love we will always have for you in our hearts.
Debi, Taylor, Nicole
December 27, 2013 | Danbury, CT
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.
Tom Burns
December 27, 2013 | Broad Brook, CT
Our sincere sympathies for your loss.
Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home
December 28, 2013 | South Windsor, CT