Richard Heaps Obituary
WORCESTER-Richard Anderson Heaps, 67, of Worcester, MA, died suddenly at home on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Formerly of Needham and Princeton, MA. He was born in Boston, a son of the late Margaret (Quigley) Heaps and E. Warren Heaps of Dover, MA.
Richard was an avid gardener. He enjoyed hunting and loved to take his grandchildren fishing. He treasured all the time he spent with his nieces and nephews.
He earned a bachelor's and master's degree in counseling at Framingham State College and graduated suma cum laude. He spent thirty-five years helping people to overcome their drug and alcohol addictions at Boston Detox, Middlesex Detox, Hurley House, MARCAP, Spectrum, and at AdCare Hospital in Worcester, MA, as a senior counselor. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen (McMahan) Heaps of Worcester, MA; two daughters, Laura and her husband David Linsey of Ware, MA, and Linda Goodwin and her fiance Don Malo of East Douglas, MA; a brother, Warren Heaps, and his wife, Kim Williams, of Flagler Beach, FL; four grandchildren, Matthew Linsey, Nick Linsey, Nichole Teele, and Jaxon Malo; two nieces, Nancy Heaps and Kathryn Quinlan, and two nephews, Warren Heaps and Robert Heaps; and seven great-nieces and great-nephews.
Services will be held at Callahan, Fay & Caswell Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St. Worcester, MA, on Saturday, March 7th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with a memorial service at 4:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's memory to Our Father's House, Inc., P.O. Box 7251,Fitchburg, MA. 01420 or at www.ofhshelter.com.
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jim & carol daley
February 27, 2015
thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness. we have fond memories of you as our tenants on midland st.
March 9, 2015
Dear Laura and Linda,
Chris called to tell me of your loss. I am not on Facebook, but he can pass on my tel number to you--
I often wish that we could go back to share those crazy times on bus #4, but time marches forward and we must also.
God does not ever give what we cannot handle. KNOW that we grow from those experiences. So be strong and try to recall all the good times.
Blessings and Love ALWAYS--
With much love and caring!! Lynn Fournier Bus #4 so long ago--
Lynne Lennon
March 7, 2015
Dear Ellen and family, I am thinking of you, knowing Rich shared so much quiet love with you all, and so many he counseled. You are in my prayers, as I see you all using the strength that his love modeled.
March 4, 2015
Dear Ellen and family...So sorry for the loss of your dear Richie! Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Karen Montgomery
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Fred Geddes
March 3, 2015
I was so sorry and surprised to hear of Richie's passing. He was a great man to work with.
He knew how to work miracles On his patients, and saved many a life.
God speed Richie, and thanks for your contribution in recovering lives.
Alumni House
March 2, 2015
The Executive Board of the Independent Association of Framingham State Alumni extends its consolences to Rich's family and friends.
Cheryl & Brendan McCarthy
March 2, 2015
Ellen, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. You couldn't of found a better person in Rich. He will be deeply missed.
March 1, 2015
So sad to hear of your loss Ellen...we have been thinking about you a lot the past couple of years, remembering the Southside good times with John, Helen, Richard, Marilyn, Barbara and so many. I will let Mom know of your loss. She is at St. Patricks Manor now. God bless. Susan(Sarnosky)Ball
Jimmy Ciampa
February 28, 2015
thoughts and prayers to the family and his wife.
Missie Watson
February 28, 2015
So very sorry for your loss Ellen.
Judy Allen
February 27, 2015
Rich was a wonderful man and a more devoted counselor you could not find!I enjoyed working all those years at Adcare.He was the best !! My condolences to his family and friends. God bless.
February 26, 2015
joyce capobianco, marcap unit
Elyse Probst
February 26, 2015
My heart goes out to all the family, your in my thoughts!
Jonida Theodhoraqi
February 25, 2015
For the short time that I worked with Rich, I could tell he was passionate about what he did. He fought and advocated for those that wanted their recovery and pushed those that were contemplative. He had a great soul that will be missed by his co-workers, but also the patients he encountered! During this difficult time, I pray that you keep those warm memories in your hearts!
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