Richard Allen Mayotte

RICHARD A. MAYOTTE

Richard A. Mayotte passed away in Austin, Texas surrounded by family on Saturday, 7 June 2025 after several years of declining health.

Richard was born on 25 January 1947 the middle son of Anselme and Beatrice (Matte) Mayotte and lived most of his life in the Webster Massachusetts area.  It was only about five years ago that he moved to Austin, Texas to be near his son Benjamin, his daughter-in-law, Thidarat and grandsons Zachary and Sean. Both boys were the light of his life and he enjoyed going to breakfast on Sundays with Zachary and sitting in his chair with Sean on his lap telling him stories.

Richard attended Webster Public schools and after joined the United States Marine Corps in 1966 with his best friend Anthony (Blaze) George. He entered service in Boston, Massachusetts on 29 March 1966. During that time, he served two tours in Viet Nam for a total of 26 months. And was a Hydro-pneumatic Mechanic.  His military honors included National Defense ribbon, Viet Nam Service medal with 3 stars, Viet Nam Campaign ribbon, Meritorious Mast, Good Conduct medal and Rifle Marksmanship. He also received a Presidential Unit Citation and Naval Unit Commendation. He was released from the Marines on 28 March 1970 at MARTG NAS Brooklyn, New York having obtained the rank of SGT.

Richard had a lifelong love for all New England sports teams with the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots his favorites. He also enjoyed thoroughbred horse racing especially the “Triple Crown” (Kentucky Derby Preakness and Belmont.

He was preceded in passing by his mother Beatrice, father Anselme and younger brother Jeffery. He leaves his son Benjamin (Thidarat), grandsons Zachary and Sean, his dog, Abigail, brother Armand (Irene), sister-in-law Judy Robbins (Terry Hayes), nephews Michael Mayotte and Todd Marion, niece Sherri Mayotte, several other cousins and a wide circle of friends.

He also leave his wife of 53 years, Arlene.

At this time as he requested, there will not be any services, but a memorial is being planned this summer in Massachusetts.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of condolences may be made to Tunnels to Towers or Wounded Warriors Project in his name.