Richard Alan Carle, age 67 entered eternal rest on December 6th, in his home of Ocala, Florida.
Born in San Rafael, California on January 11th, 1953 to the late Marie (Gaunce) Carle and Robert Alan Carle. Richard is survived by his beloved partner Lucyna Kwiatkowska, his three children Jacqueline Leigh L’Heureux and her spouse Noah L’Heureux, Muriel Kathryn Carle, John David Carle, and four grandchildren Vera Lane Carle-Ericson, Anya May Carle-Ericson, Ava Sophia L’Heureux and Ezra Hunter L’Heureux.
Richard was a self motivated scholar with an unwavering desire for knowledge. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Biochemistry at Elmira College, a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology at Bridgewater State University, and completed his PhD in Public Policy at UMASS Boston. Richard dedicated himself to his professional life and took great pride in serving the people of the state of Massachusetts for over 30 years with his knowledge and expertise. Richard served as a member of New Bedford’s Trauma Response Network and was a certified responder for the National Organization of Victim Assistance.
Richard was a lover of the great outdoors, his connection to nature was unrivaled. Growing up in Waterville, Maine he spent many of his early days on the ski slopes. He was a part of the Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Patrol, as well as an avid racer who went on to try out for the Olympics. Richard loved most sports and just about anything to do with spending time outdoors, he was a true Northeasterner. He spent much of his time with his cousins at his families camps, the Marston Camps in Oakland, Maine. When Richard moved to Massachusetts he discovered a love for the self punishment of home improvement. He spent much of his time “off” repairing, rebuilding and refinishing things around his home. This brought him joy and a great sense of accomplishment. He loved being on the water, specifically on his sail boat although he spent many more hours repairing and improving the boat than time spent at sea.
Richard will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all those who were lucky enough to have known him.
To our dearest Dad, we know that this goodbye is only temporary. We trust that when it is our time to progress to the next plane, you will be waiting to greet us on the other side. Love eternally, Lei-Lei, Murpie and Pi-Pi.
A celebration in honor of the life of Richard Alan Carle will be announced at a later date.
I was Rick’s freshman-year roommate at Elmira College. We were not well matched. My side of the room was as spartan as a military barracks; his was covered in 1970s-era tie-dyed sheets and posters from floor to ceiling. He had a hot new Camaro, I didn’t even have a bicycle. We both took advantage of the 10:1 female/male ratio at newly co-ed Elmira, and managed to get along.
Our room was unique; it offered easy access to a roof that connected the men’s and women’s side of the Twin Towers dorm, at a time when women (but not men) were not allowed out after curfew. A steady, two-way stream of traffic tromped across our desks, through the window and across the roof late at night until we and the women in the facing room finally had enough and shut it off. Great memories of a long-ago time. RIP, Rick.