Richard E. Vaudreuil, 59, of 770 Salisbury Street, Worcester, died Monday, January 7, 2008 in his home, after a long illness. Born in Worcester, son of the late George A. and Claire I. (Vaudreuil) Vaudreuil, he leaves a daughter, Rachel F. Vaudreuil and former wife Judith A. (Perron) Vaudreuil of West Boylston, two brothers Dennis G. Vaudreuil and Alan N. Vaudreuil, both of Worcester, and several nieces and nephews.

      He was a graduate of Assumption Preparatory School and received an Associates degree from New England School of Accounting. Before retiring in 2005, Rick served as Vice President & Treasurer of G&R Screw Machine Products Inc., a family owned business for 45 years. His true passion in life, however, was music. Rick was a performing musician from the mid 1960s through the late 1980s, playing in bands including FOAM, ABRAHAM, VOYAGER, JARR, and lastly KILROY, a Worcester area favorite. He toured the east coast extensively with JARR, but truly enjoyed performing in KILROY throughout the Central MA area. He was also a founding member of the GOOD NEW WORSHIP BAND at the Calvary Worship Center for many years. Rick remained involved in music, recently rejoining his friends with whom he played since high school, and was an active song writer, penning has last song in November of last year.

     A Memorial Service for Rick will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 27th, in the Calvary Worship Center, 256 Parker Avenue, Holden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in his memory to: Christian Childrens Fund, 2821 Emerywood Parkway, PO Box 26511, Richmond, VA. 23261-5611 (Ref: Richard Vaudreuil, ID: 2933333). Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden is directing arrangements.