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Richard A. Briere, Sr.

Published: October 5, 2011 4 Condolences

Richard

Richard A. Briere, Sr.
1942 – 2011

Putnam – Richard A. Briere, Sr., 69, of Church St., died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 peacefully in his home. He was the loving husband of Carol (Brissette) Briere for 45 years. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Blanche (LePointe) Briere.

Mr. Briere worked as a machine operator for 33 years in several area manufacturers. He also worked as the head of maintenance for the Kings Inn. He was a member of the Forester’s of America. He enjoyed fishing, but loved working in his garden. He took great pride in growing a 70 pound pumpkin and even won 1st prize at the Woodstock Fair for having grown the largest zucchini.

In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by his sons, Richard A. Briere, Jr. of Thompson, and Joseph A. Briere of Putnam; and his grandson, Timothy “TJ” Briere.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Richard’s family from 5:00 to 8:00pm on Friday October 5, 2011 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260. A gathering will begin at 8:30am on Saturday, October 8, 2011 with a 9:00 am Funeral Service in the funeral home. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. For guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Carol (Brissette) Briere, CT, Day Kimball Hospital, Funeral, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Kings Inn, Memorial, North Grosvenordale, Putnam, Richard A. Briere, Sr., St. Mary Cemetery, Thompson, Valade Funeral Home, Woodstock Fair

Condolence Messages

  1. Karen Fahey

    October 6, 2011 at 9:54 am

    Dear Carol and Family:

    I am sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in your time of need.

  2. Cheryl Sellers

    October 6, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    Dickie and Joey – so sorry for the loss of your dad. May he rest in peace.

  3. marian smat

    October 8, 2011 at 8:27 am

    my deepest condolences to you all the neighborhood will miss his smile and wave…R I P

  4. Jorge

    October 12, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    Dickie and Joey – so sorry for the loss of your dad. May he rest in peace.
    +1

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