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1946
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2020
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Richard Vachon Obituary
Born in Manchester on Aug. 23, 1946, Richard was the son of Patrick and Leontine Vachon. He was educated in the local school system, graduating from Ste. Marie High School in 1964.
Richard's career began in the trucking industry as a driver. For more than 20 years prior to retirement, he served as local President and then Business Agent of Teamsters Local 633, known for his good nature, and keen negotiating and problem-solving skills.
Richard enjoyed spending winters in Florida with Ellen, his beloved fiancee, golfing, attending major league spring training games, playing cribbage, and traveling. He was a constant presence in the lives of his children, Kristen and Tom, in their youth and in adulthood as they became parents, always there for them with love, guidance, and support. He was a devoted grandfather to Jack, Jamison, and Jake, whether at the soccer or baseball field, or marking special occasions. Family and friends will remember him as loyal, loving, and generous.
Family members include his fiancee, Ellen Bachman, and her family of Florida; his son, Thomas Vachon and wife, Allison; daughter, Kristen Reilly and husband Michael; his grandsons, Jack Reilly, Jamison Reilly, and Jake Vachon, all of Manchester; his siblings, Guy Vachon of Nevada, Robert Vachon of Florida, Claude Vachon, and Priscilla Vachon, both of Manchester, his former wife and mother of his children, Claudette Vachon, of Manchester, and many nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: A visiting hour will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Meetinghouse Road, Bedford, from 9 to 10 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10 a.m. Committal prayers will follow in Mt. Calvary Mausoleum, 474 Goffstown Road, Manchester.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Henry J. Sweeney Post #2 Baseball Program, 251 Maple Street, Manchester, NH 03103, or to the American Cancer Society - NH Chapter, 2 Commerce Drive, Suite 210, Bedford, NH 03110.
Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting with arrangements. To send an online message of condolence, please go to www.lambertfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dee Patch
January 6, 2021
I have known this man for over 45 years he was a great friend I will miss him so much. I just found out that he passed in 2020 I am so sorry that he is gone I loved him for a very long time. We loss touch in the last few years.
Line Bernard
February 10, 2020
Les plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille,que soient puisés à même ces mots le réconfort et le soutien dont vous avez besoin Line Bernard
Jennifer Cullen
February 10, 2020
Kristen, Tom and families. Sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Although, I will not be able to attend the services, please know that I am thinking of all of you. Take care.
Carol & Dale Greenwood
February 9, 2020
My dear friend and neighbor we will all miss you. Thank you for many great times and all the laughter. The neighborhood will not be the same without you! Rest in peace Richard.
AL JANIAK
February 9, 2020
GOD BLESS ;Richard surely a true great man
and a true heartfelt, Teamster .
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