Richard M. Baptiste
Richard M. Baptiste
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51 Worthen Rd., Lexington, MA 02421
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Rick was an avid sports fan, particularly football, which he played at Lexington High School and hockey, following the Boston Bruins. After starting his own landscaping company, B&B Landscaping, he spend most of his time with big machinery; dump trucks and back hoes. Operating or repairing machinery took most of his time, but he enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephews; Laura, Edward, Michelle, Christine, Brian, Michael, Aileen and Sarah at the family home on Marrett Rd.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday September 27 at St. Brigid Church,1981 Mass Ave, Lexington 10:30 A.M. Visitation at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd. Lexington immediately prior to the Mass from 9am to 10:15am. Interment Westview Cemetery, Lexington.
Friends and family are invited to a luncheon at Cafe Escadrille following the services.
In lieu of flowers trees can be planted in his honor to The Arbor Day Foundation (www.arborday.org)..
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Upcoming Events
Sep
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9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Douglass Funeral Home
51 Worthen Rd., Lexington, MA 02421
Send FlowersSep
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