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Richard Mears Obituary
Born in Pittsfield, MA the son of Cyril and Grace Pearce Mears, he was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and graduated from the Hamden College of Pharmacy in Williamsett, MA.
Following his graduation, he served in the US Army during the Korean War.
He owned and operated the former Dalton Pharmacy in Dalton.
He was a member of the Mystic Lodge of Masons, Civitian Club of Pittsfield, the Dalton American Legion Post 155 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9566 in Dalton.
Richard enjoyed spending time with his family, playing organ and ballroom dancing.
He was a member of the former Grace Episcopal Church in Dalton.
Richard is survived by his wife Beverly Foster, sons Richard A. Mears and his wife Kelley and their children Heather and Jennifer, Douglas Mears and his sons Matthew and Brian and great grandson Landyn, Darren Mears and his wife Luanne of Hinsdale, MA and their sons Nicholas (Kelly) and Kevin and great grandsons Brandon and Zachary, a brother Warren Mears and his wife Barbara and sister Caroline LeBlanc. He was predeceased by a great grandson Travis.
FUNERAL NOTICE: In accordance with his wishes there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Following cremation burial will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Dalton Ambulance Fund or charity of the donor's choice in care of the WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 220 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.
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Carol Heflin
January 4, 2017
Love you uncle Dick. You will be missed.
November 28, 2016
Dear Beverly, I wanted to sent our deepest condolences to you and your family. Mike and I are deeply saddened to hear of Dick's passing. We were so lucky to have the two of you as our neighbors. You are in our thoughts. Edie & Mike Mulligan
November 28, 2016
To Beverly and Family; We recently read of Dicks' passing. We are very sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with You. He was a wonderful person, and friend. Cathy and Chris Drake
Craig & Sandy Crosier
November 24, 2016
Bev and family - So sorry to read of Dick's passing! You now have a guardian angel to watch over all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
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Stephen Suriner
November 24, 2016
To the Mears family,
Our deepest sympathies to you family in this most difficult of time. Our thoughts and prayers for Dick as he is eternal peace.
The Suriner family
November 23, 2016
Rick, Kelley, Heather and Jenn,
Just heard of the death of your father, father-in-law, grandfather. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you.
The Bohl Family, Amherst, MA
Stan Walczyk
November 23, 2016
Dear Bev Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have many fond memories of Dick ,the family and the Pharmacy. I hope that family and friends give you the support and comfort you will need during this sad and difficult time. Warmest regards Stan and Paula
Ron Hughes
November 23, 2016
My condolences to the Mears family.May your father rest in peace.
November 22, 2016
My condolences to your family. Dick was a wonderful guy. Always so pleasant. Thoughts and prayers to you. Paula (Kinney) Rhorer
Kathy Boody
November 22, 2016
To the Mears family you have my deepest sympathy and prayers for your loss. He was my walking friend will miss him.
Kathy Boody
carolyn leblanc
November 22, 2016
love you richard you are a great brother.remember all of our good times when we were kids
rest in peace
carolyn
Russell Pearce
November 22, 2016
Dear Berverly and Family,
Just read of Dick's passing and want to extend my condolences to all of you.
Russell Pearce
Albany, NY
Jennifer Mears
November 22, 2016
Rest In Peace Grandpa, We Miss You.
November 22, 2016
Beverly, my condolences to you at this time. May Richard rest in peace and rise in glory.
Jane Tillman
Deb Wendell
November 22, 2016
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Debbie
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