Richard H. Beals

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.