Southbridge: Raymond A. "Biddy" Brousseau, 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 2 ^nd , in the Overlook Masonic Health Center, Charlton, after a long illness.

His wife of 51 years, Patricia A. (DelleFemine) Brousseau, passed away in 2019. He leaves his son, Vance E. Brousseau and his wife Kim of Woodstock; his brother, Roger Brousseau of Dudley; and his two grandchildren, Abigail Brousseau and Jordyn Brousseau. He was predeceased by his sister, Elaine Margeau. Biddy was born in Central Falls, RI, the son of Alcide and Alice (Cormier) Brousseau. He served in the US Navy.

Biddy was the owner and operator of Al Brousseau Flooring in Southbridge for over 60 years, retiring at age 77. He was a member of the DeTriana Council 199 of the Knights of Columbus in Southbridge. Biddy was an avid fisherman, fishing off the coast of Cape Cod for over 20 years.

He also enjoyed bowling and was a longtime member of the Southbridge Bowling League and later a member of the senior bowling league in Spencer.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 9 ^th , from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 12:00pm in St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 267 Hamilton St., Southbridge. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Calling hours in the funeral home will be held on Monday, May 8 ^th , from 6:00 to 8:00pm.