Richard LaPierre Obituary
In loving memory of Richard LaPierre of Springfield, Massachusetts, who departed this world on March 11, 2026 at the age of 88. Richard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard LaPierre to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ovila G. LaPierre and Yvonne C. LaPierre (Fontaine). He is survived by: his daughters, Mary Grasso (Michael) of Sandy Hook, CT and Nicole LaPierre (Keith Kohler) of Portsmouth, NH.; his grandchildren, Olivia, Owen, Charlotte and Theo; his former wife Mary Knightly LaPierre of Wilbraham, MA.; and his siblings, Donald LaPierre of Murfreesboro, TN, Rachel Hermany of Wilbraham, MA and Phyllis McCarthy of Spring Hill, FL..
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Guidewire Inc., in recognition of Richard's decades of advocacy and service supporting individuals with developmental disabilities (guidewireinc.org).
