Richard "Rick" Joseph Sylvain, 43, of North Attleboro, MA, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018 at his home. He was the husband of Kathryn "Katie" E. (Palos) Sylvain.
Born on January 14, 1975 in Cambridge, MA, he was the son of Terry (Robinson) Colby of Kingston, NH, and the late Richard Sylvain.
A graduate of Sanborn Regional High School in New Hampshire, he worked for several years as a Warehouse Supervisor for Stericycle.
A resident of North Attleboro for the past five years, Rick previously lived in Fremont, NH. He was an avid sports fan, especially of the New England sports teams, and played softball for years. Rick had a deep love of his country and tremendous respect for those who served in the military, always stopping to thank Veterans with whom he came in contact. More than anything, Rick loved his family, his cherished children, and his many dear friends. He held a special place in his heart for his dog, a Boxer, "Jewels".
He is survived by his wife, Katie; his mother, Terry, and her husband, Frederick Colby; and his beloved children: Georgiana M. Sylvain and Griffin A. Sylvain, both of North Attleboro, MA. He was the dear brother of Jason Sylvain of Exeter, NH, and Melissa Vicnaire of Raymond, NH. He leaves his uncle, John Sylvain of Exeter, NH, several nieces and nephews, his extended family and in-laws, and many dear friends.
Friends and family are cordially invited to honor and remember Rick by gathering for a Visitation on Friday, December 14, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA, immediately followed by a Funeral Service at 7:00 p.m. at Dyer-Lake Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be privately held in Mount Hope Cemetery and Arboretum, Attleboro Falls, MA in the Spring of 2019.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Rick to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
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Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200