Richard Robert Thiboutot, 71, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away at his home, Monday morning, June 17, 2019 after a period of declining health.
Born in Nashua on July 18, 1947, he was the son of the late Robert Jean Baptiste and Florence Sylvia (Sigouin) Thiboutot. Richard was educated in Nashua schools. He entered the Navy in September 1964, earned his GED and attended radio school in Maryland and also served aboard the USS Chara in Olympia, Washington. During his second tour, Richard was stationed in Danang, South Vietnam as a Radioman. Mr. Thiboutot was honorably discharged in July 1968 with the rank of Petty Officer. He was the recipient of the Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon.
Richard was employed as a yogi, polarity therapist and holistic care practitioner. He also worked as a printer and engraver at Zax Corporation in Nashua and later worked as a ground’s keeper for the Presentation of Mary Academy in Hudson.
In his leisure time, Richard enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, kayaking, and music. He played, composed and jammed with his nephew and friends. Richard will be remembered as a kind, loving and generous person, who helped family and friends in their time of need.
Richard was predeceased by his wife, Ann (Slosek) Thiboutot; and his nephew, Steven Deschenes.
Members of his family include his companion of ten years, Sandra Foster; his sister and brother-in-law, Rita and Wil Deschenes of Sunapee, NH, his brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, John and Hilda Slosek, and Kathy Slosek; an aunt, Lorraine Leveille and her husband Raoul of Sanford, ME; an uncle, Ronald Jenkins of Nashua; also several nieces and nephews.
There are no calling hours. A Graveside Service and Navy Honors will take place at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway in Boscawen, Friday morning, June 21st at 10:30 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery Association, Inc., PO Box 626, Concord, NH 03302-0626.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
