Richard E. Houghton, age70, of St. Johnsbury, passed away at
the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center Tuesday
evening, January 12, 2016, following a period of declining health.
Richard was born in Barre, VT, on September 18, 1945, son to
Muriel (Jerome) Houghton and the late Cedric Roland Houghton.
He was raised and educated in St. Johnsbury graduating from
the Academy with the Class of 1966. He married the former
Pamela D. Lyndes and shared 21 years together until her
passing in 2006. Richard was employed as an assembler with
Burndy Manufacturing until his retirement. He went on to work
as a security guard with Deter and later as a greeter in Littleton at Walmart.
Survivors include his mother, Muriel, of St. Johnsbury, his
brother: Leroy Houghton and wife, Sylvia, of St. Johnsbury, his
nieces: Kristi Houghton (Todd LaBounty) of Lyndonville, Nikki
Arnold (Jason) and their son, Logan, of Madisonville, KY.
The family would like to express their thanks for the wonderful
care he received at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation
Center from all the staff.
Burial services will be held privately for the family in the
springtime at the Cabot Cemetery in Cabot, VT.
Memorial Donations may be made in Richard's name to the
Activities Fund, St. Johnsbury Health & Rehabilitation Center,
1248 Hospital Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
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