Obituary
Obituary of Richard J. Papineau
Funeral Mass for Richard J. Papineau, age 74, of Tupper Lake, NY, will be held on Monday, September 20, 2021, at 12:30PM at St. Alphonsus Church. Burial will be in Holy Name Cemetery following funeral services. Calling hours will be held earlier that day from 10:00AM to 12:00PM at Frary-Stuart Funeral Home in Tupper Lake, NY. Mr. Papineau passed away late on the evening of September 13, 2021.
Richard is survived by his wife, Susan (Varden) Papineau; his daughters, Corrennia Rice, Stacey Papineau, Christy Papineau; his grandchildren, Chelsea (John) Schaffer, Joelle Bedore, Kylie McFadden, Braiden Martin, Denny Martin, Logan Morrow; and his great-grandchildren, Lance, Abel, and Winnie Schaffer. He is predeceased by his parents Delbert and Edna (Trudell) Papineau; and his aunt Theresa Trudell.
Richard was born on March 3, 1947, in Tupper Lake, NY, the son of the late Delbert and Edna (Trudell) Papineau. Richard married Susan Varden at his parent’s home on November 11, 1978, with the Judge Tony Ellis officiating. Richard was employed at Sunmount DDSO as a Mental Hygiene Therapy Aide and was greatly respected and admired. Richard enlisted in the US Army and National Guard and proudly served his country.
Richard enjoyed camping, collecting antiques, going to flea markets, wheeling and dealing, he enjoyed his pets dearly, and he was an avid Ham Radio and CB operator with the handle “Wildfire”.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the local Alzheimer’s Association at 101 Broad St. Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Online condolences can be made at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com
Monday
20
September
Calling Hours
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday, September 20, 2021
Frary Stuart Funeral Home
24 Cliff Avenue
Tupper Lake, New York, United States
3153931414
Need Directions?
Monday
20
September
Mass burial
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Monday, September 20, 2021
St. Alphonsus Cemetery
1
Tupper Lake, New York, United States
Need Directions?
Ogdensburg
515 Caroline Street
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
TUpper Lake
24 Cliff Avenue
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
Harrisville
14248 State Street
Harrisville, NY 13648
MALONE
530 E. Main Street
Malone, NY 12953
(518) 483-5750
info@fraryfuneralhome.com