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Paul Anthony Rivard, 82, of Uxbridge formerly of Medway, died September 5 at his home. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Robinson) Rivard for the past 62 years.
Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, on October 8, 1942, the son of the late Anthony and Irma (Betrand) Rivard. Paul was raised in Rhode Island and had lived in Medway for over 30 years, before moving to Uxbridge 15 years ago.
Paul and Elizabeth wintered the past 16 years in their Lakeland, Florida home, Paul’s “Happy Place”.
He owned CPS HVAC of Marlboro. Paul was an avid fan of NASCAR racing and enjoyed traveling around the country in his RV with his wife.
Paul proudly served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, attaining the rank of Corporal.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Anne Marie Davey and her husband Tom of Minnesota, John Rivard and his wife Mary of Medway, Mary Rivard and her companion David Frimodig of Sunapee, New Hampshire, and Catherine Rivard of Uxbridge.
He is also survived by his siblings, Roger Rivard and his wife Avis of Cumberland, Rhode Island, Moe Rivard of Vermont.
Pauline Rivard and her husband Jerry of Auburndale, Florida, Sue Houle and her husband Paul of Lancaster and Rose Wignall and her husband Donald of Rhode Island.
Paul is also survived by his grandchildren Abigail Lamont, Chad Lamont, Patrick Rivard, Katrina Rivard, Connor Davey and Andrew Davey and his great-grandchildren, Lincoln James, Leighton Monroe, Lumen Joelle and Lawson Drew .
His funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 11 in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home (ginleyfunerahomes.com) 3 Barber Street, Medway at 11 am.
Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Medway.
Calling hours will be on Wednesday, September 10 from 4-7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Salmon Hospice 37 Birch Street, Milford, MA 01757.
