Richard E. Pepin, age 83 of Putnam, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam

He leaves his wife of 55 years, Eleanor J. (Fifield) Pepin of Putnam; two daughters, Noreen D. England and her husband Richard "Rick" of Putnam, Caroline T. Gardiner and her husband Paul of Putnam; a brother, Les Pepin of Canterbury, CT; a sister, Doris Green of Putnam; seven grandchildren, Harrison, Matthew, Liam and Reece Gardiner, Eleana, Jewelia and Cara England.  He was predeceased by a brother, Arthur Pepin of Putnam; and by a sister, Estelle Menard of Putnam.

Richard was born in Putnam, son of the late Arthur and Eva (LaGrandeur) Pepin and lived in Putnam all his life.  He was a retired pressman, having worked several years at Jacobs Rubber Manufacturing.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Korea.

Richard was a member of the Yankee Yesteryear Antique Car Club.  He was a licensed pilot and enjoyed model airplanes, camping, motorcycles and bike riding.  He had a love for animals.  Richard had a great sense of humor and loved laughter.

Graveside services, with military honors, will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 11:00 am in Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam.  There are no calling hours.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Putnam Baptist Church, Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster, MA is directing arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com .