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Richard Sturtevant Obituary
Veteran of U.S. Marines
NEW BEDFORD, MA -- Richard J. Sturtevant, Sr., 57, formerly of Lowell, died Thursday evening, at his home in New Bedford, MA.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, August 31, 1957, the son of the late Winfield H. and the late Marion E. (Noonan) Sturtevant, he attended St. Michael's Grammar school and was a graduate of Lowell High School.
Following school, Richard went on to join the U.S. Marines where he proudly served his country.
Richard spent most of his career in the auto body repair business in Greater Lowell until his retirement.
In addition to his love of cars, he also was a big Elvis Presley fan.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Dierdra L. Smith and her husband, Kilder of Lowell; three sons, Richard J. Sturtevant Jr., Darren J. Sturtevant and Michael P. Sturtevant, all of Lowell; two grandchildren, Kayden-james and Isabella Smith; two sisters, Diane Murray of Billerica, Marilyn Foley and her husband, Peter of Pelham, NH; a brother, Robert Sturtevant and his wife, Cathy of Lowell; and several nieces and nephews.
STURTEVANT -- Friends may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 9 to 10:30 A.M. Friday. His Funeral Service will follow in the Funeral Home at 10:30 A.M. Burial in Massachusetts State Veterans' Cemetery in Winchendon.
E-condolences/directions at odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Wounded Warrior Fund. Arrangements by the O'Donnell Funeral Home (978) 458-8768.
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Miki (COBIN) Langlois
July 15, 2015
I will always love you Uncle Rich....so sorry :(
Brian Jason
February 3, 2015
Prayers and condolences on Richie's passing. He always had a smile and time to chat, he'll be missed.
Brian and Barbara Jason
tom noreen
January 29, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Noreen Heffner
January 29, 2015
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with Richard and all the family. Love & Best Wishes. Noreen & Tom Heffner
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Kelly Richardson
January 29, 2015
Rest in peace Richie.
Rachel Morrison
January 29, 2015
you will be missed you were a great man ... I know your sons will follow in your foot steps rest easy big guy ....
Jerry + Louise Mousseau
January 29, 2015
Bob and all Families, Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your brother.
January 29, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. He will me dearly missed. He was a dear friend and big brother too me. Kim Reid
Dierdra Lynn-- your little girl
January 28, 2015
My daddy! You will be missed by so many. I know you are not suffering anymore. No more pain.. No more stress.. The fight is over. I will never be ready to accept it. I am so sorry ! Life passes so fast. I am sorry i couldnt have had one more phone call.. One more day.. To tell you how much i love you. To tell you that i was proud of you for getting up everyday and trying! I pray that my brothers and I find the strength to carry on.. Especially Richie. You know that we all love you and will never forget you. You are a part of each one of us. Maybe one day we will find out what really happend..and just why you took your last breath. My God chose you ! He is the only one that could. May you rest in paradise dad. In my heart always. Keep smiling because you said so ! I love you so much.
joanne leakeas
January 28, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss I loved Richie he was a good friend my prayers are with his family Joanne leakeas emmons
January 28, 2015
Rest in Peace Marine Brother . Thank you for your Service to Country and Corps .
Semper Fi .
Ron S.
Karen McLain-Pitts
January 28, 2015
Sorry for your loss, lost of good memories at my sister Joan & Don's house!
Karen McLain-Pitts
January 28, 2015
Thank you for your service Rest in peace
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