Francis P. “Red” Clouart

Douglas- Francis P. “Red” Clouart, 71, of Pine St.passed away at home on Sat. Sept. 2, 2023 after an illness.

     He is surveved by 3 nieces Janet L. Kachadoorian with whom he lived, Leigh Pranckevicius of Holden, and Catherine Potter of Enfield, CT; 5 great nieces and nephews; and 3 great-great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Gail F. Hester and his brother Kenneth W. Clouart. 

     Born in Milford, MA on Jan. 1, 1952, Red was the son of Kenneth A. and Mary A. (Prior) Clouart and lived in Douglas all his life.

     Francis attended the day program at Alternatives/Open Sky in Whitinsville for many years. He was affectionately known as “Cowboy” there, because he usually wore a cowboy hat. He recently took part in the Accord Adult Day Center in Webster. Through all of these facilities he formed friendships and built life skills. 

     Happy and social, Red liked horseback riding, cleaning horse stalls, car shows, flea markets, shopping, and walking in the big field near his home. He enjoyed dining out, going to dances, bowling, and the Boston Bruins. He especially loved children. Red could often be seen riding around his yard in his golf cart, sometimes wearing his Daniel Boone hat. He was well known and loved by his community and will be missed by all who knew him. 

     According to family wishes, there are no public services planned. Memorial donations in Red’s memory may be made to the Accord Adult Day Center, 10 Cudworth Rd. Webster, MA 01570. To leave a condolence message for his family please visit www.jackmanfuneralhomes.com

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