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BORN

1939

DIED

2019

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Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home

24 Worthen Street

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Richard DeFreitas Obituary

On July 3 at the age of 79. Visitation on Sunday from 2 to 6 pm at the BLAKE CHELMSFORD FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 am at St. Anthony Parish, 893 Central St., LOWELL. KINDLY MEET AT CHURCH. Interment will be held privately. Complete notice at CHELMSFORDFUNERALHOME.COM.

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Published by Union Leader from Jul. 5 to Jul. 6, 2019.

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Loretta Fiora

June 10, 2020

Pat I am so sorry to hear that Dick has passed. My condolences. He was such a nice person.

Joel Ross

July 8, 2019

More than a patient - we had a relationship that started as a tooth-ache 1/2/1974. I will miss those always interesting short interactions.

Exquisite Tribute Standing Spray

Kathleen Greatorex

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Gary Sullivan

July 6, 2019

Vicki
Sorry to learn of your Dad's passing, thoughts with you and your family.

Greater Glory Basket

Joseph Caires

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Barbara Gibney

July 5, 2019

We all have such fond memories of 'Grandpa' and pray you find comfort in sharing those memories! So blessed to have such a wonderful person in your your hearts!!
~The Gibney family

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

sandra Grivois

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Sandra & Joseph Grivois

July 4, 2019

Pat, and all of Dick's family, Joe, myself and our family we send heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Our family has always enjoyed being in the presence of your family and we know this must be very hard because he still had a lot of years ahead of him. May you be comforted with the memories that you all have made as a family. Bless you all. Sandy, Joe Grivois and family

Debbie and Don Chouinard

July 4, 2019

Vicki our condolences to you and your family on your dad's passing. May his memories bring you comfort at this time. Thoughts and prayers to all

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Sheila Whyte

July 3, 2019

Vicki and family, sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sheila Anderson Whyte

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Memorial Events
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Jul

7

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home

24 Worthen Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824

Jul

8

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Parish

893 Central St, LOWELL, MA

Funeral services provided by:

Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home

24 Worthen Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824

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