Obituary of William Richard Bombard, Sr.

William R. “Richie” Bombard, Sr., 69, of Grove Street, Keeseville, died Friday, September 10, 2021, at his home under the loving care of his family and Hospice of the North Country. He was born in Rochester on July 25, 1952, the son of Walter and Lola (Coonrod) Bombard, Sr. Richie worked several years for Baron Construction of Albany, NY. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Starlene Bombard; son, William “Squirt” Bombard, Jr. and fiance’, Heather Liccardi; daughters, Kimberly Elliott and fiance’, Thomas Rock, Suzann Estes and Zeb Estes, and Karen and Danny Garrow, Jr.; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews; brothers, Larry and Rita Bombard, Melvin Bombard, James Bombard, and Bruce Bombard; sister, Gail Bombard; and his adopted son, Frankie Sousie, Jr. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Walter Bombard, Jr., Kenneth “Skip” Bombard, Sr., and Stephen Bombard; and sisters, Joan Drake and Pam Bombard. Relatives and friends are invited to call September 24, 2021 from 3 to 7 PM at the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of William R. Bombard, Sr. may be made to Hospice of the North Country. Arrangements are in the care of the Hamilton Funeral Home, 294 Mannix Road, Peru, 643-9055.