Marlborough – Richard G. Berube, 79, of Marlborough, died July 31, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was the son of the late Adrian and Josephine (Castellina) Berube and the husband of Mary Ann (Spoon) Berube.
Richard worked as a mechanical draftsman and designer and held several U.S. patents. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed woodworking and carpentry and took on many home-improvement projects, especially around his neighborhood.
He also enjoyed reading, especially about U.S. history, playing poker and watching the Red Sox and Patriots, but his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.
Richard is also survived by his sons, John Berube and his wife Joanna of Billerica and Brian Berube and his wife Sarah of Bolton, and his grandchildren, Lucas, Cassandra, Alexander and Hunter Berube.
Visiting hours will be held Monday, Aug. 5, from 4-7 p.m., at the Slattery Funeral Home, Inc., 40 Pleasant St., Marlborough. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 10 a.m., at St. Matthias Church, 409 Hemenway St., Marlborough. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson Street, Marlborough.
