Richard D. LaFrance, 85, passed away at home on March 2, 2022.
He was born in Springfield, MA on May 30, 1936, a son of the late Arthur and Florence (St. Laurent) LaFrance.
He attended local schools and proudly served in the U. S. Marine Corps from 1954 until 1957. In his free time, he enjoyed fly fishing and making his own flies.
He is survived by his wife Elaine (Asselin) LaFrance of Chicopee, his daughter Lisa, sons Michael and Steven, all of Florida and his sister Corinne Dreke and her husband Bob of Lynnwood, WA.
He was predeceased by his best friend and brother Arthur LaFrance.
Services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit Richard’s memorial page at
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