Richard W. LaBaire

Richard W. LaBaire obituary, Holden, MA

Richard W. LaBaire

Richard LaBaire Obituary

Visit the Miles Funeral Home - Holden website to view the full obituary.

HOLDEN - Richard W. LaBaire passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 after a brief illness. Richard was born Sept 24, 1946 in Worcester, MA.

He is survived by his former wife, Susan LaBaire their son, Richard W. LaBaire, Jr. and his wife, Lisa of Pepperell, their son, John A. LaBaire, his granddaughters, Jayden LaBaire, Bethanie LaBaire and Eriana LaBaire, who all lived with him.

Richard was born in Worcester, one of six children of the late Wilfred and Eileen (Keenan) LaBaire.

Richard graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and went on to become a tool and die maker working for various companies including Micron Separations Inc. and GE.

Richard enjoyed vacationing at Old Orchard Beach, spending time with his granddaughters, and attending car shows with his 36 Chevy Pick-up truck.

In keeping with Richard's wishes there will be no public service. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden.

To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit his guestbook.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Miles Funeral Home - Holden

1158 Main St, Holden, MA 01520

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