Northborough – Raymond R. Rougeau, 85, of Northborough, formerly of Marlborough, died peacefully at his home on February 28, 2020.
Born in Marlborough, he was the son of the late Raymond H. and Thelma B. (Brigham) Rougeau and the husband of the late Rhea M. (Auger) Rougeau who died in 1996. Ray was a graduate of the Marlborough High School class of 1953. He was employed by the Sikorsky Aircraft Co. of CT., and W. P. Beach of FL, as a Security Officer, retiring in 1999 after 32 years.
He was a member of St. Bernadette’s Parish, Northborough, The Catholic Order of Foresters Court 1817 of Marlborough, the Elks Lodge # 959, of Hudson, as well as Company K of the Army National Guard from 1952-1960. He was also an active member of the former St. Mary’s Parish, Marlborough.
Ray is survived by his life partner and companion for the last 20 years, Jeanne (Beaudry) Brulé, of Northborough, his brother Edward Rougeau, of Southborough, his sister Jeanne Plourde, of Marlborough, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister Lorraine Sullivan.
Ray’s generosity, kindness, humility and selflessness will be missed dearly by his family, friends and those who had adopted him as a father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed but always remembered.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 5-7 at the Slattery Funeral Home, Inc., 40 Pleasant St. Marlborough, MA. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at 10 :00 a.m. at St. Bernadette’s Church, 266 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Beach St., Marlborough, MA.
