Richard F. Macauley

ORANGE – Richard F. MacAuley, 60, a longtime resident of Smith Road, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care in Lebanon, NH.

Born on February 17, 1961, in Barre City, he was the son of Roger and Eleanor (Robbins) MacAuley. He attended Barre Town Elementary School and went on to graduate from Spaulding High School in 1978.

On February 17, 1979, he married Cynthia Larkin and the two made their home in Orange. They later divorced in 1998 and Richard married Penny Porter on October 13, 2005. He and Penny lived in Orange and were still married up to the time of his passing.

Beginning in high school, Richard worked for MacAuley’s Foodservice, a family business that was established by his father in 1969. He worked as a truck driver, meat cutter, and later as a purchaser and part owner. He also worked part-time logging with his father-in-law, Edwin Larkin during his younger years.

Throughout his life, Richard always enjoyed being active. He loved hunting and fishing in his younger years and when he got older he enjoyed running his many pieces of equipment, such as his excavator or tractors. As long as he was outside he was in his element. Especially when he was riding a motorcycle. He also cherished spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Richard is survived by his parents Roger and Eleanor MacAuley of Barre; his wife Penny MacAuley of Orange; his daughters Melanie Lakin and Angela MacAuley-Rouleau both of Orange; his stepson Mark Abare of Williamstown; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his three brothers Arnold MacAuley of Williamston, Mike MacAuley of Barre, and Scott MacAuley also of Barre; and his sister Lori MacAuley of Austin, TX as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was predeceased by his paternal and maternal grandparents.

The service to honor and celebrate Richard’s life will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in the Websterville Baptist Church. A gathering with light refreshments will follow at the Orange Town Hall. Burial will take place in the spring. There are no calling hours.

Memorial contributions in Richard’s name may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1 Kennedy Drive, Suite L8, South Burlington, VT 05403.