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Richard Hautala Obituary
Fitchburg
Richard E. Hautala, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 25, 2021.
Dick was born January 6, 1940 to the late Eino and Marie (Richards) Hautala of Fitchburg.
He leaves his wife of 59 years, Bonnie (Ciaschini) Hautala; one son, James Hautala and his wife Tonya (Urban); one granddaughter, Gabriella and one grandson, Nathaniel, all of Shrewsbury, MA; one sister, Virginia Myers of Fitchburg.
Dick took pride in his work as a tool and die maker at Simond's Industries and served as a Union Steward and Financial Secretary.
Some of Dick's many accomplishments included being an Eagle Scout and Scoutmaster for many years. He was the former president of the Leominster Sportsmen's Club and the Retired Men's Club, as well as a member of the Council on Aging for the City of Fitchburg. As a parishioner of St. Anthony's, he was an active member of several ministries. Dick was also inducted into the Order of the Arrow and enjoyed teaching Indian Dancing.
In his younger days, he was an avid fisherman and hunter, and as he aged, he went on to enjoy bowling, billiards and cribbage. Dick cherished going to Jim's games and cheering for his team.
When his grandchildren started playing sports he made sure to be at every game cheering them on. He loved being a Father and a Grandfather and he will be so greatly missed.
Thank you to all the UMass Leominster Hospital staff for taking tremendous care of Dick while his health declined. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, funeral service will be private with a memorial mass held at a later date.
The Smith-Mallahy-Masciarelli and the Fitchburg Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, 243 Water Street, Fitchburg, MA, has been entrusted with Dick's arrangements.
Please visit our website to leave a condolence and for further information (www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net)
John F. Masciarelli, James M. Hebert, Walter C. Taylor and Olivia L. Willett funeral directors.
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Simonds Outing at Swedish Club, July 2011
Paul and Tricia Gowdy
February 22, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Honey Morin
February 1, 2021
Bonnie I am so sorry for the loss of your husband Dick. I know how hard it is to lose your spouse. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Nancy Sheppard
February 1, 2021
To Bonnie and Family, we send our sympathy and so many memories of our friendship when we worked together for FHS Red Raider Booster Club while your son Jim and our boys played football and we became friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless Dick and we send our love ❤ ✝ and prayers to you . From Nancy Sheppard and Family
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Mary Ellen Lautizi-Casey
January 30, 2021
Bonnie so sorry to hear about Dick. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Verna Harrahy
January 29, 2021
My sympathies Bonnie to you and family
Denis [moose] Maguy
January 29, 2021
Great Guy-- his knowledge and pleasant smile will be missed... Moose
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