Richard G Gustavson, Sr , 91, passed away peacefully, June 3rd, in Bethel. He was born on April 27, 1924, son of the late George and Isabelle (Tremont) Gustavson. He was predeceased in September by his wife of over 58 years, Patrice (Durkin) Gustavson A lifelong resident of Danbury, Richard raised his family of 10 in Aqua Vista on Candlewood Lake. He became known to all as “Mr. G,” and was like a second father to all the kids in the community, who each affectionately received a personalized nickname from Mr. G, as he had done with his own children (and grandchildren). He and his wife retired to Wells, VT for 20 years where Mr. G was a sewing machine repair specialist for many schools and businesses throughout the region, before returning to Danbury. Richard, was a wonderful, revered father and is survived by 8 children, Francis DeGrosse, Patrick DeGrosse, Gail (Gustavson) Keiper, Carole (DeGrosse) Brady, Lauren (DeGrosse) McIntosh, Lynn (Gustavson) Roman, Sherree (Gustavson) Wood and Richard G. Gustavson, Jr. Lovingly called Papa, he was admired and respected and will be dearly missed by 16 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Rudolph Gustavson and Ralph Gustavson; and sister Lillian (Gustavson) McCue; as well as several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by brother, Raymond Gustavson and his grandchildren, Michelle (DeGrosse) Gargliardo and Richard G. Gustavson, III. Special thanks to Bethel Health Care for their professional care of our loved one.
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