Richard C. Jodoin

Richard Clement Jodoin, Age 92 of Peabody, formerly of Lynn and Salem, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Born in Salem on July 15, 1924, he was the son of the late Clement and Ida (Caron) Jodoin. Richard was raised and educated in Salem and attended Salem High School before he left to enlist into the US Army to help fight for our country during World War II. He entered on June 24, 1943 and bravely served until January 8, 1946. Richard assisted as a front line medic and served in several battles in the Pacific Theater rescuing the wounded and helped saved many soldiers’ lives. Richard was honorably discharged, attained the rank of Technician 5, and was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Medal, as well as the Bronze Star Medal. He was one of four brothers to survive their service during World War II. Upon his return home, Richard married Mabel (Comeau) on May 5, 1951. The couple settled in Lynn and spent over 65 years in marriage and love together, raising and caring for their family. Richard worked for over 38 years as a civil engineer and bridge inspector for the Massachusetts Dept. of Public works. He was a man of strong faith and was a communicant of St. Pius V Church of Lynn for over 50 years.

Richard is survived by his wife, Mabel Jodoin of Peabody, his children: Paul Jodoin and his wife, Karen of Lynnfield, Philip Jodoin and his wife, Kelly of Lynn, Peter Jodoin of Saugus, John Jodoin and his wife, Nancy of Peabody, Mary Kurpiel and her husband, Peter of Lynn, Janet Conti and her husband, Adam of Swampscott, and Susan Bateman and her husband, Stephen of Salisbury, his 16 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his grandson, Philip Matthew Jodoin as well as his siblings; Hector Jodoin, Raymond Jodoin, Rene Jodoin, and Beatrice Callahan.

Funeral from the Eustis and Cornell Funeral Home, 142 Elm St. Marblehead, on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Pius V Church, 215 Maple St. Lynn at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Visiting Hours will be held in Eustis and Cornell on Friday, September 23, 2016 from 3 to 7 PM. Arrangements are under the care of Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St. LYNN.