RICHARD PACKARD LEIGHS

LEIGHS, Richard Packard Of Sudbury, MA, passed away on May 28, at age 87, with his family by his side. Born in Brockton, MA, Richard was a graduate of Brockton High School and Boston University. After college, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant, specializing in underwater explosive ordnance disposal. Richard was a Vietnam veteran and during his time in the Navy, was also stationed in Hawaii, Italy and California. After his service in the Navy, Richard began work as a stockbroker in Washington, D.C., where he met his wife, Karen. While in Washington, he pursued a Masters in Business Administration from American University. In 1974, they returned to Massachusetts, settling in Marlborough, where Richard worked for 17 years as Treasurer at the Marlborough Cooperative Bank. He was active in the community, at one point serving as President of the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed countless hours exercising and socializing at Marlborough's Wayside Racquet and Swim Club, as one of its original members. He finished his career working as a financial advisor in Boston for Scudder Investments, even lending his voice-over talents to a national commercial for the company. In retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, visiting with friends, reading, doing Boston Globe crossword puzzles, watching MSNBC, boating and clamming and spending time with his extended family at their cottage in Wareham, MA. Richard leaves behind his beloved wife, Karen, of 55 years; his son, Michael Leighs and his wife, Kristen Leighs of Cary, NC; his daughter, Stephanie Pessolano and her husband, Marc Pessolano of Maynard, MA; and his four grandchildren, Jack, Caroline, Nicholas and Cecilia. Visitation will be held Monday, June 2, from 4-7 pm, at the Duckett Funeral Home, at 656 Boston Post Rd., SUDBURY, MA 01776. Funeral Services will be held at 10 am, on Tuesday, June 3, at the Martha-Mary Chapel, 35 Dutton Rd., Sudbury.

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