"Where do I start.Rick and I met just after we got home from Viet- Nam.We just hit it off.Rick is is the person that helped me win a 40 year battle with the VA..Because of him,I now get the help I've. needed for so long.I am a new person because of him.Rick my brother,I can never thank you enough for your help.Till we meet again bro.I love you man"
In loving memory of
Richard A. ""rick"" Guerin
February 9, 2016
NORTH SMITHFIELD - Richard ""Rick"" A. Guerin, 68, of North Smithfield, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Born in Woonsocket, he was the son of the late Jean Paul and Hermina E. (Drolet) Guerin.Richard was a graduate of Mt. St. Charles Academy and Johnson and Wales University. He was an Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam War. Rick was a longtime member and treasurer of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #818. He was employed at the Florence Dye Works and Textile Company, a family business.He leaves his longtime companion, Linda Doughty of North Smithfield, her children Trisha, her husband Tommy and sons Dylan and Evan, Robert, his wife Tasha, and daughter Kamryn. His brother Robert V Guerin of Pawtucket, sister Estelle G Brennan of Lincoln, nephew Patrick Brennan, his wife Kimberly and daughters Caeley and Molly of West Kingston, nephew Daniel Brennan, his wife Abra, and sons Evan and Adam of Greenville, and niece Maryellen Salter, her husband Robert and children, Lila, Scarlett and Jake of Exeter, many cousins, including Rose Trudeau, and dear friend Father Phil Salois.His funeral will be held Monday, February 15, 2016, at 10 AM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main Street, Woonsocket. Burial will follow in RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 4 -7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #818, c/o Father Philip Salois, 16 Sharon Pkwy, No Smithfield, RI 02896. www.facebook.com/holtfuneralhome
Tributes
"I remember Ricky as an older cousin of the family and a coworker where I first worked. He was an avid motor cycle guy. He will be missed."
"So sorry for your loss Linda. Went to Johnson and Wales with Rick , and I'm so glad that we became reacquainted over the last couple of years at Chevy's . Rick always had a good story to tell and will be sorely missed. Rest in piece friend."