South Attleboro, Massachusetts
1965 - 2005
Richard J. O’Clair, 40, of 10 Valley View Drive, South Attleboro, an auto body repair shop owner, passed away unexpectantly on October 18, 2005 in Rhode Island Hospital from head injuries suffered in an accidental fall. He was the former husband of Sherry (McNeil) O’Clair.
Born in Attleboro on July 17, 1965, he was the son of the late Victor and Jean (Tannock) O’Clair.
Mr. O’Clair was educated in Attleboro schools. He worked with his father at Dick’s Garage in North Attleboro for many years and later became owner of the garage. He also was owner and operator of Rick’s Auto Body, also in North Attleboro.
Richard was an avid Nascar fan and also enjoyed playing pool. He also was an outdoorsman, enjoying camping in Maine, as well as hunting and fishing. Richard also was an avid skier and dirt bike rider.
Mr. O’Clair is survived by two sisters: Kathleen Perry and her companion, James Lowery of Seekonk, and Donna and her husband Ed Chalifour of Middleboro. Also survived by his nephews: Christopher and his wife Tiffany Perry, Brandon Chalifour, and Justin Chalifour.
A funeral will be conducted on Monday, October 24, 2005 at 8 AM from the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street, Attleboro. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, 133 North Main Street, Attleboro celebrated by the Rev. Monsignor Daniel F. Hoye. Visiting hours will be held in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home Sunday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
If desired, memorial contributions in Richard’s memory may be made to: Rhode Island Hospital Trauma Unit, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903.
Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, West Street, Attleboro.
Family and friends are invited to view and sign Mr. O’Claire’s on-line guest book and additional information may be found at: www.duffy-poule.com.
Rick, Now you Have lil Paige with You, Mom and Dad..Watch over her and protect her....and hold her Dear to you heart, she is only 6 weeks old, and so sweet to us, she is a lil ANGEL............
Sis Perry
April 30, 2006 | Seekonk, MA
Rick, we went thur our first Holidays without you. The pain and the heart ache are more then I can explain.We all miss you soooooooooooo much. You are with Mom and Dad now, but the heart ache doesn't stop. I love you Rick, I would give anything to have you here with us again. Love ya lil brother, Rest in Peace
Sis
January 09, 2006
Dear Kathy & Donna,
I can not begin to express my sorrow and sadness I feel in my heart learning of Ricky's passing. When I heard the news, my first impression was of Ricky as a little boy and I could see him and Jerry playing with their matchbox cars and all of us riding our "big-wheels" in the driveway on Mulberry St. My second thought was how close your family is and how you used to go camping all the time. I remember our Moms going to the Elvis Presley Concert together. Our Dad's...
Marlene Dady-Fox
November 03, 2005 | New Port Richey, FL
Donna and Kathy,
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Ricky. We wish we could have been there in person to offer our condolences. Ricky was such a sweet and kind person. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patti and Mike DiFelice
October 31, 2005 | Attleboro, MA
Only god knows why and when we are called to join him, I am not a very religious person and ask myself very often why good people are taken from our lives so soon , Ricky and his Dad and Kathy were more than some place to get your car fixed they were honest and hard working people who always smiled and asked how your family was doing, dick would always ask Mr. brown how’s your dad? Rick would say timothy what do you want and smile and say bring your car in now, Dicks garage will always be in...
tim brown
October 24, 2005 | Attleboro, MA
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. ~Author Unknown
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of those whose lives were touched by Rick. He was a wonderful man, and I will never forget him.
Shashanna Hagopian
October 24, 2005 | Foxboro, MA
Kathy I am so sorry to hear of such a sudden and devastating loss. I never met your brother but im sure if he was anything like you,he was a great person.
Please let me know if you need to talk or need anything;I am always here for you.
Again I am so sorry for you and all your family I will pray for you all for strength in your time of need.
Heather Warren
October 23, 2005 | Springfield, MA
I MET RICHARD IN 76 WHERE WE BECAME VERY GOOD FRIENDS. WE DROVE EVERY WHERE A CAR COULD GO. I SAW RUSH TWICE AND BOB SEGER ONCE IN CONCERT WITH RICK. WE WENT TO THE CAR SHOW ONCE A YEAR IN PROV RI. WE ALSO WENT FOURWHEELING, BOATING, SKIING, FOOTBALL, PLAYING HOCKEY, AND CAMPING AT FRED'S. PLUS, HOW CAN I FORGET THE COUNTLESS HOURS I HUNG OUT AT DICK'S GARAGE WITH RICK. WITH ALL OF THESE UNFORGETABLE MEMORIES, I WILL ALSO NEVER FORGET YOU. I WILL SEE YOU LATER MY BEST FRIEND.
MY...
David Earley
October 22, 2005 | Attleboro, MA
...my grief was too deeply rooted to be cured with words.
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Love, Mark
October 22, 2005
