1933 – 2013
Pomfret – Dr. Richard Lefebvre, 80, of Searles Road died in his home on November 10, 2013. He was born July 28, 1933 in Pittsfield, MA to the late Walter and Jenny (Jacques) Bean.
He was a graduate of Holy Cross College and Tufts Dental School. He practiced oral surgery in Southbridge, MA and Pomfret, CT for over 30 years until his retirement in 1993. He was on staff at Harrington Memorial Hospital and Day Kimball Hospital.
Richard loved working on his farm in Pomfret, landscaping, and raising farm animals. He enjoyed skiing, sailing, cooking, and country music. His passion was reading books, especially about the Civil War and he was able to travel to some of the historic battlefields.
He leaves his children, Loretta (Lefebvre) Foisey and her husband Mark of Pomfret; his son, Richard Lefebvre of Weatherford, TX; his grandchildren Siana Green, Amanda Lefebvre, and Lucas Lefebvre; as well as a loving friend, Nancy Fox, of Coventry, RI.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, November 25, 2013 at 10:00am in Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Street, Pomfret. Burial will follow in Abington Cemetery. Calling hours are respectfully omitted. In lieu of flowers please contribute a donation in his memory to Hospice of Northeastern CT, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260 or NECCOG Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 759, Dayville, CT 06241. Gilman Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. For Memorial Guestbook, visit www.gilmanandvalade.com.
Heidi LaFleche
Dear Ellie, Dickie, Lori and families,
So very sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. All good memories of growing up together and family vacations. The best neighbors and friends! Thinking of you all at this sad time. Fondly,
–Heidi LaFleche
Siana
I am so fortunate to have had a grandfather as loving and caring as my Pa Pa. He loved me to the moon and back. He has done so much for me in his life and hope that I can make him proud. My whole life I have been brought up by his belief and values such as living a simple life on a farm and caring for animals. I will always treasure his memory.
Shirley Marcin Marcin Hairstyling
My sincere condolences to Ellie and Laurie……..
Annette Foisey
Dear Lori, Siana and family and friends of Dr. Lefebvre,
My sincere condolences for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I had the honor of knowing Dick. For that reason, I believe I am a better person because of this.
His loving, generous nature , and indomitable spirit touched so many lives profoundly. I am blessed to be one of those individuals.
I would like to share a poem that reminds me of how he lead his life.
Some People
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Some people come into our lives and quickly go.
Some people stay for awhile and move our souls to dance.
They awaken us to a new understanding, leaving footprints on our hearts, and we are never,ever the same.
Some people dedicate their lives to caring for others.
Some people love those they care for.
Thank you Dick for the care you gave to all.
Sincerely,
Annette Foisey