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Richard Cummings Obituary
He was born in Williamstown, MA on February 8, 1950 son of Carroll H. Cummings and Jeannette Maude (Burdick) Cummings Jones.
Dick attended Williamstown schools and graduated from Mount Greylock Regional High School with the class of 1968 where he was member of the varsity football team and track and field team. Dick attended the University of Massachusetts where he played varsity football and then signed as a free agent with the New England Patriots.
Dick was employed by Williams College in its athletic department for 35 years until his retirement in 2015. He was a member of the Second Congregational Church in South Williamstown. Dick enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was devoted to his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Diana Lynn ( Jones) Cummings whom he married on September 10, 1977 and one daughter, Melissa Ann Cummings of Pownal, VT and one son, Dustin Torrey Cummings and his wife, Janelle of East Wallingford, VT. He also leaves his four grandchildren; Makaela Cummings, Areanna Cummings, Chloe Campbell and Bode Cummings; one aunt, Joan Burdick of Hancock, MA; and three cousins, Scott Burdick, Marc Burdick and Julie Snow.
FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral for Dick Cummings will be Thursday March 15, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the Second Congregational Church, South Williamstown. Burial will follow in Southlawn cemetery. Calling hours at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA are Wednesday from 4-7 PM.
Memorial donations may be made to the Pownal Rescue Squad in care of the funeral home.
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b
July 9, 2024
still missing you on the boat! we will never forget. b g a
Patty Cummings-Brown
February 4, 2019
Rest In Peace my dear cousin. Save me a piggy back ride.
Kathi Atkins
March 14, 2018
Diana, Dustin, Janelle, Bode, & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this heartfelt difficult time in your life.
Much sympathy,
Kathi Atkins
The Messinas
March 14, 2018
Our deepest condolences to the cummings family. (The rock) made the best chili and always entertained us at deer camp year after year. Cheers to the gentle giant and long live his soul among us forever.
Alan George
March 14, 2018
I extend my deepest condolences to Dickies family. To young boys growing up in a small town, Dickies extraordinary athletic prowess coupled with his humor and sweetness set him apart from all others. He was our hero. I remember his dominance playing tail back for Mt. Greylock. I vividly recall his dominance as fullback for UMass in 1969 at the nationally televised Astro Blue Bonnet Bowl. I remember former Willams College football coach, Bob Odell telling me that The strongest and fastest guy on our team is in the equptment room - referring to Dickie. He will be missed.
Robert Harrington
March 13, 2018
To the Cummings Family, "Freight Train" was a man among boys when it came to anything physical at the high school. A great athlete, and had a "crazy" side at times that got much attention. His presence and antics will be missed. My sincere condolences.
carl villanueva
March 13, 2018
Dickie was such a wonderful person. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Micky Mitchell
March 13, 2018
My heart filled with incredible sadness this morning when I read about Richards passing. My sincere sympathy to the Cummings family for your tremendous loss. I grew up in South Williamstown, worked at the Five-Corners Store when the Cummings operated it and knew the family well. Richard Dickie to us growing up was an awesome individual. I will always remember him skiing at Brodie Mt, MGRHS Foot Ball, U-Mass Football, and some mischievous antics that I won't mention but will always remember with a little laugh and smile for Dickie. You are all in my prayers.
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