Richard A. Leahy

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Richard Leahy Obituary

NORWELL Richard A. Leahy, 83, formerly of Norwell and Hingham passed away peacefully on August 14, 2008 in Charlotte, NC after a lengthy battle with multiple illnesses. He is survived by his loving wife (roommate) of 57 years Rose Ellen (Griffin) Leahy; son Thomas G. Leahy of Charlotte, NC; daughter-in-law Kelly L. Leahy and granddaughters Amelia Grace and Caroline Claire also of Charlotte. He was predeceased in death by his parents Augustine R. and Catherine B. Leahy and his brother Thomas. He was a graduate of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Suffolk University Law School and Boston University Law School and served in the USN-R achieving the rank of Commander. Mr. Leahy was active in his community serving on the Norwell Advisory Board, Board of Selectmen and as a Library Trustee. Additionally, he was a past Chairman of the Thayer Academy Board of Trustees and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Foundation. An avid reader, he was a member of the International Churchill Society and along with Posey, traveled worldwide to many gatherings of the group. Mr. Leahy spent many years with State Street Bank and Trust as well as David L. Babson Inc. in Boston. He also served as a private trustee for many entities as well. In addition to the Churchill Society, he was a member of St. Helens Parish in Norwell, The American Bar Association, The Scituate Harbor Yacht Club, The University Club of Boston and several other organizations. Funeral Mass on Monday at 10:30 a.m.in St. Helen Church, 383 Washington St., Rte 53 in Norwell. Interment in Washington Street Cemetery. Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St., Rte 53 in HANOVER on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to either the Norwell Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice (91 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA 02061) or the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Foundation 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532). For directions and a online guest book, visit SullivanFuneralHomes.com 781-878-0920 Family Owned Since 1897

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Aug. 16, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Leahy

9 Entries

Mike Casey

August 23, 2008

Mr. Leahy,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Molly (Garside) McQuillen

August 18, 2008

Mrs Leahy and Tom, I was saddend to hear of your husband/Fathers passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael Garside

August 18, 2008

Dear Mrs. Leahy and Tom, my condolences and sympathies. Mr. Leahy was a good man who was always willing to help others and provide guidance to those who sought it. I regularly recall his assistance with both my Eagle Scout project and his help with my attending MMA. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.

Meg Doherty

August 18, 2008

Dear Posey and Tom, Dick was a terrific person who loyally supported the Norwell VNA over the years. It was an honor to have been able to assist him and your family during his illness. He is fondly remembered by all of us.

Joe Garside

August 17, 2008

I was saddened to hear about your husband/fathers passing and I send my sincerest condolences. I'll never forget those days in Scituate Harbor and all the good times he helped make happen.

Doc & Myrle Dougherty

August 17, 2008

Dear Posey and Tom, we were saddened to learn of Dick's death. He was a friend and father to be proud of. Please know you are in our thoughts.

Matt Garside

August 16, 2008

Mrs Leahy and Tom, I was saddend to hear of your husband/Fathers passing. I will always remember his help and guidance in attending Mass Maritime Academy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Matt Garside

Jeanne and Bill Garside

August 16, 2008

My dear Posey and Tom, We are thinking of you with deep sympathy. Dick was truly a superior man.

Pamela Mcleod

August 16, 2008

DICK,you served a small town well,and you will be remembered for all the good things that you did.
My best to Posie,and Tom-It is so hard to lose a loved one,but we all know that he is in a better place.
My thoughts to you during this sad time.
Pam McLeod

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