Richard W. LeBaron Sr.

Richard Wayne LeBaron Sr., known to us all as Richard, was born on the 30th of April, 1954 in Boston, Massachusetts. A man who personified charisma, Richard had an infectious personality that could light up a room, a quality we all came to love about him. His wit, humor, and love for life were unparalleled, making him a joy to be around. As Mark Twain once said, "The secret source of humor is not joy but sorrow; there is no humor in Heaven," Richard certainly knew how to find joy in every situation, no matter how sorrowful.

Richard was a dedicated Administrative Specialist in the U.S Army, retiring in 1994 after years of diligent service. His professional life mirrored his personal life - full of dedication, love, and unending commitment. He was a loving husband to Sara Jean LeBaron, with whom he shared a blissful married life since June 15, 1974. Richard was a doting father to his son, Richard Jr., and his daughter, Michelle Duane. He brought laughter and love into their lives, a legacy that they will forever treasure.

Richard is survived by his wife Sara; his son Richard Jr. and daughter-in-law Jeannette; his granddaughters Shayna and Jadeshel LeBaron; his daughter Michelle Duane and son-in-law Kenneth; and his grandchildren Brayden and Ashlinn Duane. His love for his family was evident in every interaction, every shared joke, and every loving moment. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Elizabeth LeBaron, his sister Elizabeth Brussard, his brother Russell Jr, his granddaughter Alexia Eaton, and his mother-in-law Dorothy Rideout.

In the words of Maya Angelou, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Richard's charisma, love, and humor will be remembered by all who had the pleasure to know him. We encourage everyone to leave memories and upload photos to the memorial page below as we celebrate the life of Richard LeBaron.

A Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 1:00PM at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen St., Winchendon, MA.

Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg, MA is assisting with Richard's arrangements.