Richard Raymond MacGregor

Richard Raymond MacGregor (Butch), age 84, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.  He was born on November 29, 1941 in Norwich to parents George and Stella McGregor, and grew up in Quaker Hill with his parents and siblings. 

Richard married the love of his life, Viola MacGregor (Downing) on August 27, 1960. They lived in Montville raising their four children while Butch worked to support the family.  He held positions at several locations as a car detailer until finally settling in for the Town of Montville in which he retired in the early 2000’s.

Butch enjoyed many things in life including antique cars, snowmobiling, motorcycles, potato pancakes, and most of all, his family.  Butch came to know Jesus in the 1970’s through his best friend, Heiner Liebig, and continued serving the Lord for the entirety of his life.  Butch and his wife, Viola, enjoyed many years with their family at both Witch Meadow Campground and Ross Hill Campground.  After leaving their family home in Montville, Butch and Viola spent the last 25 years living in Griswold with their daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth and Nic Viens. 

Butch was predeceased by his parents George and Stella, his brothers George and Donald, and his sister, Mary Beebe.  Butch is survived by his wife of 65 years, Viola MacGregor, his sister Dorothy Bogue, and his children, Carol Kobylarz (Rick) of Middleburg, Florida, Rich Jr. (Dottie) of Fernandina Beach, FL, George (Sue) of Lebanon, and Elizabeth Viens (Nic) of Griswold.  He is also survived by his 12 grandchildren, Tammy, Laura, Jamie, Rayna, Amy, George, Russell, Kayla, Maranda, Justin, Noah, and Tabitha, 37 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. 

            A calling hour will be held from 10:00-11:00AM Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Gagne Piechowski Funeral Home. A funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00AM.  Burial will follow at Comstock Cemetery, Montville, CT. 

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