Richard J. Lapointe Obituary
In loving memory of Richard J. Lapointe of Van Buren, Maine, who departed this world on April 20, 2025 at the age of 74. Richard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Richard farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Richard is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Chester Lapointe and Mamie Lapointe (Sirois); and his siblings, Patrick Lapointe, Joseph Lapointe, Elmer Lapointe and Claudette Lapointe.
He is survived by: his wife Nicole Lapointe (Lebrun) of Van Buren; and his siblings, Mike Lapointe (Christine) of Van Buren, Geneva Cole (Gordon) of Massachusetts and Marlene Maldonado (Ramon) of Van Buren. He is also survived by many friends and extended relatives; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 9th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at the St. Bruno-St. Remi Church (174 Main St, Van Buren, ME 04785). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, May 9th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
