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West Brookfield - Richard W. Beer, 86, of East Main St., died, December 25, 2012 at his home.
He leaves his wife of 50 years, Margaret J. (Sweet) Beer; one son, Richard K. Beer and his wife Janice of Spencer; two brothers, George and Robert Beer of Spencer; one sister, Doris Thomas of Spencer; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Darrell Beer and siblings, Herbert, Arnold, Ethel, Beverly and Jean. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Herbert and Ethel (White) Beer and lived most of his life in Spencer before moving to West Brookfield.
Mr. Beer owned and operated Richard Beer Tile in Spencer for 29 years before retiring in 1991.
He was a United States Army Veteran of W.W. II.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors for Richard will be held Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM in Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Baystate VNA and Hospice, 50 Maple St., Springfield, MA 01103-1979. Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., West Brookfield is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Samantha Beer
January 3, 2013
Pop-
I love you so much. Not a day has gone by that I haven't thought about you. It was so precious for me that you got to meet the great-granddaughter that was born a day before your birthday. Our last conversation you talked to me about her & I will cherish it every day. I miss you & please watch over dad and Gram. <3
Margie Heavey
January 1, 2013
Peggy, my heart goes out to you. I no he loved you very much, even when he was going he was worrid about you only, not him self. I was happy you aloud me to see him the day before he died. My prayers were with him that day.
katie beer
December 31, 2012
love you pop tell dad i love him.......glad youre in a better place and out of pain
December 29, 2012
Auntie, no one can take away the wonderful memories you shared with him or the love between you. Take comfort that Darrell and Pops are together. You have so many that love you and are there for you.
Love, Patti and the kids
John Rogowski
December 28, 2012
Rich and the Beer family...
Sorry to hear of your loss.Accept my sincerest condolences please!
Christine & Rick Stoddard
December 28, 2012
Take comfort in knowing you now have 2 guardian angels to watch over you.
December 28, 2012
Pop was a devoted family man.
We will miss that sense of humor,and hearing your strong voice.
Maude Manseau
December 28, 2012
Sorry for your loss.
Stephen B Gannon
December 28, 2012
Mrs Beer Please accept my condolences at your husbands passing. I've enjoyed working and talking with you both over the years.
BETTE MARTINEZ
December 27, 2012
RICH ( POP) WAS A ONE IN A MILLION MAN. HE WAS LOVING, FUNNY, DEPENDABLE, AND STRONG. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU AS MY FATHER IN LAW EVEN THOUGH I'M NO LONGER PART OF YOUR FAMILY. YOUR SHOES CAN NEVER BE FILLED BY ANYONE. THE IMPACT YOU HAD ON EVERYONE'S LIFE YOU CAME IN CONTACT WITH CAN'T BE PUT INTO WORDS. YES YOU MAY BE GONE BUT WILL ALWAYS LIVE STRONG IN OUR HEARTS. STORIES OF YOU WILL BE PASSED DOWN SO FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL KNOW HOW SPECIAL OF A MAN YOU WERE.
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