Richard J. Doucette passed away February 5, 2020.  He was born in Malden, Massachusetts on March 20, 1932 to parents Laurence and Lillian Melanson Doucette.  He enjoyed living in Florida and made many friends.  Richard was a great singer and part of the Bugle Corps.  He was even entered into the Massachusetts Drum Corp Hall of Fame.  Richard was also a patriot and loved his country, serving for the U.S. Air Force in Japan during the Korean conflict.

He is survived by his wife Carmelle, a sister Marie, 4 children: Teralee J. from California, Richard (Kim), Andrew (Brenda), Robert (Tara) and 9 grandchildren, 4 stepsons: Charlie (Maureen), Paul (Robin), Brian (Suzan), Chris (Andrey), 10 step-grandchildren and 5 step-great grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Richard's Memorial Service and Family Reflection at the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea, on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 11:30 A.M.  Visitation will precede the service from 10:00 – 11:30 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett.

DONATIONS:  Memorial donations may be made to Suncoast Hospice Mid Pinellas Woodside, 6770 102 ^nd Ave., N. Pinellas Park, FL 33782.