Richard M. Baptiste's obituary , Passed away on September 21, 2025 in Somerville, Massachusetts

Richard M. Baptiste

September 21, 2025

Somerville, Massachusetts

Richard M. Baptiste's obituary , Passed away on September 21, 2025 in Somerville, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Douglass Funeral Home

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Richard M. Baptiste Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard M. Baptiste of Somerville, Massachusetts, who passed away on September 21, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard M. Baptiste to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Manuel Baptiste and Dorothea Baptiste (Herlihy); and his sister Diane Williams of Nashua. He is survived by: his siblings, Robert Baptiste (Patricia) of Chevy Chase, MD and Marion O'Shaughnessy of Medford; and his siblings' children, Laura, Edward, Michelle, Christine, Brian, Michael, Aileen and Sarah.

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM at the Douglass Funeral Home (51 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA 02421). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, September 27th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Brigid Church (1981 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02421).

In lieu of flowers trees can be planted in his honor to The Arbor Day Foundation (http://www.arborday.org)..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Douglass Funeral Home



Sat

Sep 27

Visitation

Douglass Funeral Home
51 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

Sat

Sep 27

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Brigid Church
1981 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

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