Richard Bernard Poulin

Richard Bernard Poulin, 89 of Tupper Lake passed away peacefully March 27, 2014 while surrounded by his loving family. Born January 16, 1925 in Waterville, Maine, he was the son of Helen (Walsh) and Herbert Poulin.

Married July 5, 1952 at St. Alphonsus Church to Louise King. Richard attended St. Mary's school in Amsterdam. Richard then entered the Army in April 10,1943 till March 27, 1946 during this time in the service he worked as a dental technician. After being honorably discharged from the Army Richard attended Niagara University then Sienna College, Potsdam State to acquire his master's degree. Richard worked at Tupper Lake Central School as the Department Chair head till retirement after 30 years of service.

Richard enjoyed watching his Boston Bruins, St. Lawrence Hockey, fishing with great friends in Girdwood, Indian, and Sterling, Alaska, spending time in hunting camp, as well as spending time with his family and friends.

Richard is survived by his sister Patricia Poulin, son Thomas Poulin, and his wife Marsha (La Fountain) Poulin of Tupper Lake, New York, daughter Patricia (Poulin)Back and her husband David Beck. Grandson, Christopher Poulin and his wife Renee (Lemieux) Poulin of Saranac Lake, New York, granddaughter Sarah Poulin of Tupper Lake, New York. Granddaughter Erin (Buchanan) Lopez and her husband Derek Lopez, and their children Tyler and Lily Lopez of Fairfield, Connecticut and grandson Richard Root of Florida.

He was pre-deceased by his parents Helen, Herbert. His Brothers Alton, Donald, Neil, and Calvin Poulin.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the Stuart-Fortune-Keough Funeral home in Tupper Lake from 11:00 a.m.-1:30p.m. followed by a funeral service in his honor held at St. Alphonsus Church at 2:00p.m. Reception to follow at the Parish center at the Holy Ghost Academy.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Tupper Lake Rescue Squad. Family and friends can also share their memories and sigh the online guestbook at stuartfortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.