Earl R. Robichaud, age 93

of Quincy

Earl R. Robichaud, age 93

Earl R. Robichaud, age 93, a longtime resident of Quincy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.

Earl was born in Chelsea to the late Constance E. (Dominic) and Albert J. Robichaud. He was raised and educated in Woburn and Quincy.

He spent most of his life in Quincy’s Houghs Neck, a community he deeply loved. Earl treasured the many friendships he built with neighbors and friends throughout the years.

Earl proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the Navy Occupation Medal with European Clasp and the National Defense Service Medal in recognition of his service.

He was a dedicated member of Local 40 Carpenters Union, Cambridge and also worked as a lobsterman and clamdigger throughout his life. He had been retired for many years.

An avid outdoorsman, Earl had a passion for boating, fishing, hunting, hiking, and camping in Maine. He also enjoyed flying and was a former member of Cranland Airport in Hanson. Most recently, at the age of 92, Earl had the honor of co-piloting a Cessna 172.

Earl was the beloved husband of the late Lily M. (Finson) Robichaud.

He was the devoted father of Donna M. Krezeczowski and her husband Alan of Brandon, Fla.; Stephen R. Robichaud and his partner Carol Maguire of Hull; Valerie A. McColgan of Holiday Fla.; and the late Wayne A. Robichaud and Jeanette L. Chretien.

He was the loving Papa of David Bragg, Eric McColgan, Michael McColgan, Mason McColgan, Stephen Robichaud, Jr., Felicia Robichaud, and Kristine Spano, and the cherished great-grandfather (Papa- Earl) of Cody, Connor, Xavier, and Wrenley.

Earl was the brother of Valerie A. R. Hayes, the late Louise M. Fahlbusch, and the late Barbara L. Caldwell.

He was also the dear companion of Donna Sullivan.

Memorial Funeral Services will be conducted at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Friday, May 29, at 11 a.m., with military honors to follow. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Memorial Visitation prior to the service from 10 – 11 a.m.

For those who wish, donations in Earl’s memory may be made to Road to Responsibility, Inc., 1831 Ocean Street, Marshfield, MA 02050-4904 or https://rtrinc.harnessgiving.org/donate/?selected-method=one-time&amount=25&campaign_id=0 .

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  • Carol & Steve,
    My condolences to you and your family.
    Marguerite

  • Our condolences to the family of Earl Robichaud. May Uncle Earl rest in peace.

    Brian, Nadine & Brittany Caldwell

  • We express our condolence to Earls family .It was a shock to us to hear of his passing .We were Earls neighbor for over five years and he was a great person to talked to seeing we grew up in the same neighborhood and he will be missed by all.May he Rest In Peace .
    George & Florence McHugh

  • So very sorry for your loss God Bless

  • So sorry for your loss. Earl was very good to my brother Rick. Earl was definitely the salt of the earth kind of guy. RIP Prayers for all.

  • Donna my condolences to you and your family you had such a wonderful Dad MANY GOOD TIMES AT YOUR HOUSE XO Mary

  • Donna Sullivan
    Sorry for your loss. You have a lot of good memories from over the years of being together. He’ll always be with you.
    Love Dee

  • To all of the Robichaud family
    Sorry for your loss.
    Dee & Elaine

  • My sincerest condolences Steve to you , Steve Jr, your daughters, and your entire extended Family. I was happy to have had the opportunity to meet and assist your Dad a few years ago with the home. I found him to be a genuine good, no nonsense man—a prime example of the “greatest generation.”
    He will certainly be missed. MIKE

  • Stephen and Family, I’m so sorry for your loss.
    I. Sure he is with the Angels now and will be resting peacefully,
    Deb McCormack