Richard C. Hervieux, Sr.

(1932 – 2009) - Richard C. “Dick” Hervieux, Sr., 77, of Northfield died peacefully at his home on Wednesday November 4, 2009 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Springfield, MA on November 1, 1932 a son of the late Wilfred and Natalie (Boule) Hervieux. Dick attended Springfield Trade High School. He served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956. Dick began his career working for his father as an independent contractor. He was also employed by the Friendly Ice Cream Corporation in Wilbraham for over 40 years, retiring in 1994. After his retirement, he relocated to Northfield. Dick was a member the United Church of Northfield. He was a dedicated father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Dick was well-known in local bingo circles and maintained his reputation as a jokester and storyteller. His hobbies included tinkering around his home, hummingbirds and tending to his raspberry bushes.

Dick was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Enid F. (Britain) Hervieux who died on January 18, 1993. They were married on June 27, 1952. He was also predeceased by a brother, Jerrold Hervieux. Dick is survived by his four children, Bonnie L. Hervieux-Woodbury and her husband Allan of Northfield, Paul R. Hervieux and his wife Doreen of Springfield, Carl R. Hervieux and his wife Marie of Feeding Hills and Richard C. Hervieux, Jr. of Springfield; his six grandchildren, Kristain and Pamela Hervieux, Paul Hervieux, Jr., Tanner and Taylor Woodbury and Amanda Hervieux; his three great grandchildren, Matthew Rivera, Jr., Xavior Negron and Andrew Auclair; his sister, Marilyn Schweitzer of East Longmeadow; his brother, Ronald Hervieux of Springfield; and his many extended family members and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Monday November 9, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the United Church on South Main Street in Northfield. A funeral home service will be held on Tuesday November 10, 2009 at 1 p.m. at Sampson’s Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home, 21 Tinkham Road with Rites of Committal to follow in Hillcrest Park Cemetery, 895 Parker Street, both in Springfield. There are no visiting hours. Donations may be made in Dick’s memory to the Autism Society of Vermont, PO Box 978, White River Junction, VT 05001 or to the Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Berlin, VT 05641.