Richard B. Matheson

Lakeville Richard B. "Rick" Matheson, age 71, of Lakeville, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, after a period of failing health. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth A. "Bette" (Hatch) Matheson of 45 years. Born Friday, November 13, 1936, in Middleboro, he was a son of the late Burton H. and Georgena M (Card) Matheson. Rick was a graduate of Middleboro High School and served in the U.S. Navy. He had lived in Middleboro for many years and in Lakeville for the past 25 years. He worked for the former Maxim Motors, for FootJoy and had retired from the Town of Middleboro light department. He was a former volunteer fireman in Middleboro, a member of the Middleboro Lodge of Elks No. 1274 and a member of the Mitchell Club in Middleboro. He enjoyed golf and most of all his family and friends enjoying papa's pool. In addition to his wife Elizabeth "Bette", he is survived by a son, Michael B. Matheson and his wife Karen J. of Bridgewater; a daughter, Tracey A. (Matheson) Keif and her husband Stephen of Lakeville; six grandchildren, Daniel Matheson, Joshua Matheson, Jenna Matheson, Megan Keif, Sarah Keif and Rachel Keif; his dog, Sophie; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also the brother of the late Rochelle DeCaro. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, at 10 a.m., in the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, 280 Bedford St., Lakeville. Interment will follow at the Cemetery at the Green. Visitation will take place Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Children's Tumor Foundation, 275 Grove St., 200-4, Newton, MA 02467 or to the American Cancer of Massachusetts, 1115 West Chestnut St., Brockton, MA 02301. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.d-mfh.com.