Mr. Richard Culver Croteau, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2010.

Mr. Croteau has been a Mason for many years and was a nurse in Florida until 1998.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Jackie Gray; son David Croteau; daughter Kathleen Provencher; step-son Arvil Lee Callihan; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, June, Catherine, Virginia, Ann and Janice; brothers, Tom and Lynn, Jr.; sister-in-law Lucille Semon; five sisters; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM at National Heights Baptist Church, Fayetteville with Dr. Bill Scarborough officiating. For those desiring, in lieu of flowers please make donations to the Shrine Hospital .