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Richard Blais Obituary
He was born in Berlin, NH on Nov. 13, 1935 a son of the late Albert and Germaine (Gagne) Blais.
Dick was an avid sports fan and enjoyed travelling in his Motor home with his wife Helen. He was a skilled carpenter who was continually creating and completing woodworking projects one after another for his family, friends and church. Dick retired from Dana Patterson Inc. of Merrimack as a project supervisor where he spent 35 dedicated years. Dick was a devoted catholic and was very active in St. Christopher's Parish in Nashua.
In addition to his parents, he is pre-deceased by three brothers, Fernand, Raymond and Donald Blais.
Dick is survived by his wife Helen (LeBlanc) Blais of Nashua, a sister, Sr. Jeannine Blais, Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, five children, Mariette Morris and her husband Frank, Roger Blais and his wife Paula, Pauline Burton and her husband Mike, Theresa Levine and her husband Mike and David Blais and his wife Therese; 13 Grandchildren, Frank Morris Jr, Peter Morris, Katherine McLaughlin, Mary Ellen Murphy, Lyle and Mitchell Blais, Allison Szikla, Stephen Burton, Matthew, Sarah, and Erica Levine; Jaime and Nathan Blais; 14 Great-Grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held in the Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Hwy, Merrimack, NH Monday Nov. 1, 2021 from 5-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday Nov. 2nd at 11 AM in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester St., Nashua, NH. Burial will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Nashua.
In lieu of flowers family requests memorial contributions to Parish Renovation at St Christopher 62 Manchester St Nashua, NH 03064 or Home Health and Hospice 7 Executive Dr Merrimack, NH 03054
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Blais
Pauline Blais Ste-Marie Beauce
October 31, 2021
À toi Hélène Jeannine et toute la famille ,mes sympathies les plus chaleureux, je vous accompagnerai dans mes prières lors de la célébration de mardi ,c'est une grande perte pour toute votre famille mais les souvenirs resteront dans nos coeurs. Bonne célébration mardi et bon courage Famille de Pauline Blais .
Richard September 2015 (with Doris Leclerc)
Rachel Leclerc
October 30, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to our cousin Helen and family. Richard was a kind man with many great talents, which he was generous to share with others. We enjoyed seeing him at our cousins' gatherings. Please accept our condolences and may your fond memories help you through this difficult time. What a legacy he and Helen have left -- 14 great gandchildren!!! Doris and Rachel Leclerc
Gervais et Yolande Blais
October 29, 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies a Hélène et tous les enfants a Richard, nous serons en pensée avec vous tous, nous garderons un bon souvenir de Richard
Gervais et Yolande Blais
October 29, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Victor and Louise Ouellette
October 28, 2021
To the entire Blais family: We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Blais. Be assured of our prayers for him and for all of you as you process this tremendous loss together. His loving legacy is the wonderful family that he created -- take good care of one another. Our most heartfelt condolences. Victor and Louise Ouellette
Dave Breault
October 28, 2021
To David and Therese and the entire Blais family, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. I remember Dick from the days of Saint Francis Xavier and how he would be with his entire family at Sunday services and attending parish functions. A dedicated father who will be rewarded in heaven. God Bless.
NANCY MCNULTY
October 28, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss. Dick was such a good friend to my parents, Tom and Connie McNulty, and my dad loved his time working on projects with Dick at St. Christophers (and learned a lot from him!). We are thinking of you all.
Nancy McNulty
Fernande Giroux
October 27, 2021
La famille Émile Giroux ,Simone Blais , Toutes nos sympathies à Hèlène et les enfants de Richard. Les beaux souvenirs que vous gardez de Richard vous aideront à amoindrir votre peine. Nous prions pour le repos de son âme. Nos condoléances à Jeannine. Avec la fermeture des frontières, il est impossible d’aller aux funérailles. Mes frères et soeurs se joignent à moi en ce moment difficile pour vous. Fernande
Therese Blais
October 27, 2021
I was so blessed to have you as my father-in-law. I will miss you and Dave calling each other every Patriots game and all the times you came to work at our house.
You were so special to all of us and did so much for our family. Your skills as a carpenter were God-given for sure and you have left your mark in each of your children's homes. There will be a big void in our lives and we will miss you so much. We were so lucky to have you. Till we meet again someday Dad. My heart is broken.
Warren Markowsky
October 27, 2021
Richard was such a great guy, he seemed to always have a smile and a positive outlook.
I really enjoyed being around him at a party or a ball game. He has a wonderful family and he'll be missed by all. Our deepest sympathies and our thoughts are with you.
michael burton
October 27, 2021
Best father in law ever. Going to miss him dearly.
Jean-Luc Blais et Pauline Bisson ( Canada )
October 27, 2021
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
lucien mailhiot
October 27, 2021
To Roger and the entire Blais family my deepest sympathy.Dick was good family man with incredible integrity.the world was a better place with him in it.Again so sorry for your loss,sincerely Lucien "Lucky" Mailhiot
Dave & Ginny Smart
October 26, 2021
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. He will live on in your hearts and memories.
Fr Dan St Laurent
October 26, 2021
Helen and family, I send along my prayers for you all at this time. May God give you the strength and courage that you need at this time. Dick was a good person, all the way through and his life was a gift for many.
The Staff of George R. Rivet Funeral Home
October 29, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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