HAVERHILL – Richard A. D’Aoust, 89, loving husband of Joyce E. (Hodges) D’Aoust of Haverhill passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27 at Penacook Place.
Richard was born in Haverhill to Richard E. and Marjorie E. (Hayes) D’Aoust. He worked for many years in the factories at Hamel Leather and GFI, and as a custodian for the Town of Andover. Richard was a home body, who liked spending time with his family; he enjoyed all sports, but was especially a New York Yankees and Giants fan. Richard was also an avid fan of vintage western themed television programs and classic movies.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Richard is survived by his wife of 64 years Joyce E. (Hodges) D’Aoust of Haverhill, daughter Jessica M. Nicolosi and her husband Paul of Salem, NH, and sons John A. and his wife Mary L. D’Aoust of Haverhill and Robert M. and his wife Courtney D’Aoust of Manchester, NH. He also leaves behind 7 grandchildren Erin LaViska, Matthew Rawding, Zachary Rawding, Andrew D’Aoust, Jacob D’Aoust, Mia Zelonis and Nathan D’Aoust, and 4 great grandchildren Kendall LaViska, Raina Rawding, Danni Rawding, and Alexander Rawding as well as several nieces and nephews.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, August 1 from 4PM until 6:30PM followed by a funeral home chapel service at 6:30PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.
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Sandra Minott says
July 29, 2024 at 11:30 pmI am so glad I had you in my life growing up as a child, I always considered you as an uncle <3 I hope you can rest easy and in peace. I know you will always be watching over your family and staying by them daily, specially your beloved wife Joyce. I am sure you will forever be playing cards with my dad, which was always fun back in the day 🙂 Love always, Sandy
Kathy Keefe says
August 1, 2024 at 1:13 pmJessica and Matt, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kathy Keefe