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Richard Beals Obituary

Richard H. Beals BROCKTON Richard H. Dick Beals, 79 years, of Brockton, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008, at Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was the loving husband for 53 years of Emily M. (MaDan) Beals. He was born in Brockton, a son of the late Ardine and Eva (Gaulin) Beals and was a resident of Brockton for most of his life. During the Korean War, he was an expert marksman with the U.S. Army in Korea. For many years, he worked in the maintenance department of Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, in Brockton. In his later years, he returned to the job he loved the most, driving a taxi. He retired from Nash Yellow Cab in Brockton. Dick loved vacationing in the wilderness of Maine and New Hampshire with his family. He also enjoyed working in his yard. He will be remembered as a people person and was most proud of his family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, David R. Beals and his companion Carol of Brockton, John E. Beals and his wife Marcia of Brockton, Kathleen M. Harvey of Brockton and her companion Robert of Rhode Island, Ann M. Beals of Brockton and James M. Beals of Taunton; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his brother, William Beals of North Easton; a sister, Rita Mara of Centerville; and an uncle, Benjamin Beals of Brockton. He was the brother of the late Marie Yelle, Pauline Lima and Edna Semas. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Thursday, at 8 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Edith Stein Parish/St. Edward Church, at 9 a.m. Burial in Melrose Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday, 4-8 p.m. For condolences and directions, www.conleyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Enterprise on Dec. 9, 2008.

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John Beals Jr

December 16, 2008

My Pa

My grandpa could never keep a frown,
and he always wore the "Best Grandpa Ever" crown.

My grandpa could always make you laugh,
then he would hit you right in the calf.

My grandpa was a marine and was strong,
and I know he really held on.

My grandpa will forever be in our hearts,
and forever there will be that broken part.

My grandpa was a good dad, husband, and
grandfather,
even though sometimes he told me not to bother.

My grandpa will suffer no longer,
I know this is hard but it will make us all
stronger.

I will miss my grandpa for a very long time,
and I bet I know what he's thinking, for me to
stop with all the rhyme.

You will be missed!!!!

Lisa De Marco-Topping

December 13, 2008

James, so sorry to her about your Grandfather. you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa, Guy , Kelly and Kevin Topping

Jaime Dearth

December 10, 2008

I am sorry to hear about Mr.Beals's passing. His granddaughter Kristina is one of my best friends, and his son John and his wife have always been like family to me.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Mike Casey

December 9, 2008

Mr. Beals,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in Korea. Because of you and your fellow servicemen standing up to the Communist North Koreans and Chinese, millions of South Koreans were able to live in freedom and prosperity and make their country one of the most industrious of the Free World. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

ALFRED MA DAN

December 9, 2008

I always enjoyed hearing Dicky tell his stories about the War ,the horse track and most of all his taxi cab stories, I will miss them alot. Sorry I can't be there but you know I love all of you .
UNCLE AL

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December 9, 2008

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