Biographie Richard Jodoin

Richard JODOIN

(Hector JODOIN et Lydia COURTOIS)

1932-2009

VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA

Richard Dennis "Opa" Jodoin

RICHARD DENNIS "OPA" JODOIN MILTON - Richard Dennis "Opa" Jodoin, 76, of Villemaire Lane, died after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, in the Veterans Administration Hospital in White River Junction. Richard was born on Oct. 24, 1932, in Burlington the son of the late Hector and Lydia (Couture) Jodoin. He enlisted in the U.S. Army following graduation from high school and served for 26 years following Tours of duty in Japan, Korea, and four tours of duty in Vietnam retiring with the rank of Staff Sgt. A person who was very social and could strike up a conversation with anyone, Richard was a finish carpenter who took great pride in his work and his meticulously maintained automobiles. He was fluent in French, German, Japanese Vietnamese as well as the English language. On May 25, 1960, he married Karin Raber in Ingleheim, Germany. Together they have resided in Milton for many years. He was a member of the VFW, Post 758, in St. Albans, American Legion, Post 57, Milton, The Disabled American Veterans and the Vietnam Veterans Association, Chapter 753, St. Albans. He is survived by his wife, Karin of Milton; and their children ToscaMarina Genau and her husband Alan Sr. of Burlington, Rene Jodoin and his wife Kathy of South Burlington, Lilliana Reitman and her husband Jonathan of Brunswick, Maine, Francoise Dartt and her husband Burns "Willy" of Burlington, and Karin Pataky and her husband Greg of Gouverneur, N.Y. Seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson. His sisters and brothers, Rita Mongeon of South Burlington, Sister Lillian Jodoin of Massachusetts, George Jodoin and wife Joyce of Burlington, Madelaine Letourneau and husband Paul of Essex Junction, Paul Jodoin and wife Mary of Burlington, Laurette Corbin of Burlington. Sisters-in-law Degmare Castro of California, and Magdalena Parker and husband Max also of California; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Ferdinand, Lawrence, Louise and Theresa; and special cousin, Gerard Jodoin. Funeral services with full military honors will be held in the spring in the Chapel at the Vermont Veterans Cemetery in Randolph. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 121 Conner Way, Suite 240, P.O. Box 1460, Williston, VT 054951460, or the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans Ride Program, in care of the VA Hospital, White River Junction, VT 05001. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, Jan. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the Minor Funeral Home, Route 7, Milton. Online Condolences may be made at http://www.minorfh.com/ .
 

Published in The Burlington Free Press on January 18, 2009

Note :  le nom de la mère est Courtois et non Couture