Richard A. Trudeau

Born in Saranac Lake on Sept. 2, 1932, he was the son of Lou and Mary (Kelley) Trudeau.

Dick attended St. Bernard’s and Saranac Lake Central schools. He married Carolyn Helms at St. Gabriels Catholic Church on Sept. 8, 1951 with Rev. Albert Richardson officiating.

Dick served in the New York state National Guard from 1941 to 1950. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War in France and Germany from 1953 to 1954. After returning from service he and his wife started, owned and operated Trudeau Sand and Gravel, Inc. for over 60 years. Dick loved hunting, fishing and spending his winters in Florida. He was a member of the Saranac Lake Fish and Game Club, National Rifle Association, Port Orange Elks Club #2723 and American Legion Post 0447.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn, one daughter Ellen Marie (David) Winchell of Saranac Lake, one son Mark (Norma Jean) Trudeau of Saranac Lake, one daughter-in-law Donna Trudeau (Bob) Cantwell, six grandchildren, Robert Vaughn, Richard G. (Anna) Trudeau, Tanner J. (Autumn) Trudeau, Mellisa J. (Matthew) Hewitt, Mark R. (Sara Shanty) Trudeau, and Joleine Vaughn and 18 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister-in-law, Mary Ellen (Gerry) Salls, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one son, Richard W. Trudeau; one brother, Lew (Jo Ann) Trudeau; and one sister, Ann Trudeau.

Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home on Thursday, Oct. 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 7 at Church of the Assumption in Gabriels, with Rev. Martin Cline officiating. Burial will follow at town of Harrietstown Cemetery in Saranac Lake.

Friends wishing to remember Richard A. Trudeau may make memorial contributions to McClure Miller Respite House in care of the funeral home. Family and friends can also share their condolences at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.