Ronald A. Cloutier

RONALD A. CLOUTIER
1935 - 2018
MANCHESTER, Conn. - Ronald Arthur Cloutier, 82, passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2018.
Ron was born in Richmond to Roland and Helene Cloutier on May 19, 1935, and was raised in Maine until he moved to Connecticut in the late 50's to work for Pratt & Whitney. He settled in East Hartford with his wife, Joanne, and raised their three children.
In 1970, Ron started his own business and continued with his son, Kevin, until his retirement. Ron was an avid hunter, guide and trap shooter throughout his life. Prior to his retirement, he along with his family, started a shooting club and held competitions in Maine where he met his many life-long friends. He was a life member of the Richmond Sportsman Club in Richmond, Andover Sportsman and Hartford Gun Club. He was also a life member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association. Ron traveled throughout New England and the United States competing in trapshooting tournaments and winning numerous trophies and titles.
Ron and his wife retired to Florida in 2008 and enjoyed shooting trap and cruising. He enjoyed watching the Red Sox with his family. Ron was also a 32nd degree Mason.
Ron was predeceased by his wife, Joanne; his daughter-in-law, Gail Cloutier; brothers Gerald and Dennis Cloutier as well as his sister Camille Rogers.
He is survived by his sons, Gerald and his wife Chris, Kevin and his son Kevin Jr., and daughter Karen and her son Thomas; many nieces and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews.
Arrangements will be private.

In lieu of flowers,
please consider a donation to:
Pine Tree Society
114 Pine Tree Camp Rd.
Rome, ME 04963