Richard-McMaster-Obituary

Richard McMaster Jr.

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

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FITCHBURG -- Richard G. McMaster Jr., 76, of Fitchburg, died on July 8 at Parson Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester, after a valiant battle with a long-term illness.

McMaster was born on Oct. 8, 1930, in Marlborough to Richard McMaster Sr. and Catherine (Shortsleeve)...

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Dad, my love of sports, the mountains. movies and classical music is all thanks to you. Now you get to see Ma again and finally be at PEACE. I miss you and love you. Your son Kevin.

Grampy you will be missed. Our time together may have been limited but being there for my wedding day and coming to see your great grandson Brady after he was born will be remembered forever.

Our deepest condolences to the McMaster family. I remember him from the outings we went to with my father, his co-worker at the USPS, Jack Harrigan (who passed away this past April).

May your memories help ease your pain during this time.

On behalf of the Wachusett Chess Club in Fitchburg, I extend my condolences to the McMaster family on the passing of Dick McMaster. I first met Dick more than 40 years ago when he was an active member of the local chess club. Dick was one of 56 people who challenged Bobby Fischer in a simultaneous exhibition that Fischer put on at First Church Unitarian Universalist in Fitchburg on March 2, 1964. Dick's photo from that simul can be found on the Wachusett Chess Club Website
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