Gloucester - Richard Audette, 78, of Magnolia, passed away on Sunday, June 28th in Charleston, SC. Born on August 24, 1947, in Salem, he was the son of the late Roland and Pauline (Levasseur) Audette and husband to Suzanne (Pope) Audette.

He was known for his talent playing organ and piano. He relished in throwing gatherings on Rocky Neck as well as singing and gardening.

He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Audette of Magnolia, his son, Adam Audette and daughter-in-law, Kathryn, of Beverly Farms, his granddaughters, Carly Bigelow and Allie Audette, as well as his siblings, Roger Audette, Mark and Tara Audette, Denise Audette, and their families and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services for Richard are private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Richard's memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1120, Framingham, MA 01701 or at www.cancer.org/donate. Arrangements by the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, Beverly. Information, directions, condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com.