Richard A. Daigle

DRACUT - Richard Daigle passed away after a long illness on January 14, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong Dracut resident, Richard spend the last years of his life in the house he'd built with his wife Mary, who he adored. He enjoyed local and world history, politics, and was devoted to his gardening. He loved the white mountains, and family vacations to Florida, Lake Ossipee, Mexico, and to his camp in NH. He had a deep appreciation for music and took great pride in accompanying his wife to her piano performances, and in being active with his children and grandchildren's musical exhibitions.


Richard was educated at St. Jean D'arc School and in the Dracut school system. He served in the US Army, and had many jobs over the years including St. Patrick's Cemetery, where he spent 45 years before retiring. He had a special way with babies and the elderly, and spent endless hours devoting his time and kindness to others in need. He could be teasingly funny, and also sentimental in his later years. He liked to plan and organize and was incredibly resourceful. Richard was a strict Catholic, and lived an honest life. He had an admirable strength and principle, and was a hard-working, devoted family man who always put his wife and family before himself. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Cherished husband and best friend of Mary Daigle. Beloved son of the late Donat and the late Lydia Daigle of Pelham, NH. Loving father of Joanne Saucier and her husband Brian of Dracut, MA and Sandra Stewart and her husband Bruce of Dunstable, MA. Devoted grandfather of Shannon Tellier and her husband Joseph of Hudson, NH, Jillian Sybert and her husband Scott of Deerfield, NH, Nicole DiVenuti and her fiancé Mike Zuppio of Lyn, MA, Charlotte Stewart and her fiancé George Vouthourelis of Hudson, NH, Ben Stewart of Portsmouth, NH, Gina Rogers and her husband Ken of Tewksbury, MA. Treasured great-grandfather of Zoe Tellier, Luke and Elijah Sybert, Kaiden Rogers and Anastasios Vouthourelis, who gave him so much joy.

Dear friend of Emme Zuretti. Respected brother of the late Joseph Daigle and his wife Mary Jane (Jean) of Dracut, MA, the late Lorraine Poirier and her late husband Lucien of Lowell, MA, the late Gerald Daigle and his late wife Rita of Pelham, NH, Edmond (Moe) Daigle and his wife Claire of NC, the late Ronald Daigle and his wife Eileen of NC, Donald Daigle of Salem, NH, Camille Eno and her husband Donald of FL, and the late Ernest Daigle and his wife Barbara of NC.

Admired brother-in-law of the late Rita Norton and her late husband Robert of TX, the late Edward LeBlanc and his wife Dorothy (Dolly) of Lowell, MA, the late Irene Rodrique and her late husband Raymond of Lowell, MA, the late John Leblanc and his wife Nano McTeague, along with her husband Joseph of Nashua, NH, the late George LeBlanc and his late wife Joan of Lowell, MA, the late Nancy LeBlanc of Lowell, MA, Ruthann Long and her late husband Russell and her friend Normand King of Dracut, the late Paul LeBlanc and his wife Carol of Tyngsboro, MA.

Lifelong friends Walter and Peggy Matte, and Charlene Voyer, who's unwavering support of Richard through these last difficult years will never be forgotten. Also survived by many wonderful nieces, nephews and friends who loved him dearly.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Richard's Life Celebration at the MCKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street, Lowell on Friday, January 17th from 4:00 until 8:00 PM. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 18th at 9:30 AM at Ste. Marguerite D'Youville Parish in Dracut. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital: https://www.stjude.org/.