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Richard Milner Obituary

Of Marlborough, died peacefully in his sleep on March 29, 2008 due to complications from cancer. He was 63. A beloved husband, father and grandfather. Dick grew up in North Weymouth and graduated from Archbishop Williams High School. He married Kathy (Kezer) in 1964 and raised two sons, Rick M. Milner Jr. and his wife Sue of Newton, NH and Paul H. Milner and his wife Rhonda of Weymouth. His career as an engineer brought him all over the world to work on projects in places such as Germany and Puerto Rico. He also was involved in the rebuilding of the Franklin Park Zoo. Dick had two passions that gave him immense joy, baseball and coaching. His love of baseball led him to become and umpire. He was a past president of the South Shore Umpires Association and worked in the Babe Ruth World Series. Dick coached basketball for several high schools for nearly 30 years, including Boston College High, Archbishop Williams and Cohasset Public Schools. This past year, he coached with the Cohasset girls varsity team that won the state championship. He also volunteered as a coach for Weymouth Babe Ruth baseball and, despite limited skating skills, St. Josephs Youth Hockey of Hyde Park. Along with his wife and sons, Dick is survived by his brothers, Howard of TX, Steve of CT. and Robert of NH. Loving grandfather of Christian, Evan and Caitlin. Funeral from the SOUTH WEYMOUTH McDonald Funeral Home at 809 Main St. (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hosp.) Friday at 9:30 A.M. Funeral Mass in St. Francis Xavier Church, South Weymouth at 10:30 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting Hours Thursday from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Interment, Fairmount Cemetery, Weymouth. mcdonald-funeralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2008.

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Jason Shurden

April 24, 2008

I have known and worked with Dick for the last few years. I just heard just heard of his passing today. I will miss him. He was a good man. My condolences go to the Milner family.

Paula (Sullivan) Carmichael

April 21, 2008

My condolences to you all, Kathy, Rick, Paul and families. I just heard of your loss. I hope you are now celebrating in his wonderful memory. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

David Yencho

April 4, 2008

My Condolances go to the Milner family. The knowledge I gained working with Dick at Rentec has tremendously enhanced my career. He was a good teacher and mentor with alot of valuable information. He will not be forgotten.
God Bless

Gary Hamilton

April 3, 2008

I worked with Dick and he was an outstanding individual. We had some fun and much was learned from his experiences.

Howard Shaw

April 3, 2008

My Condolances to the Milner family. Did and I worked side by side during the Kinetics hayday and I must say that it was an experience for me. Dick was a gem and sparkled with his many facets. may he rest in peace.

Jack DANAHY

April 2, 2008

Kathy, Ricky and Paul

I heard of Rick's passing here in Florida where we live now. I will always remember Rick for the confidence he had in me as an umpire and what I learned working for and with him.

He will be in my prayers and thoughts as I go on the field to do a game tonight. Hopefully he'll look over my shoulder so I don't miss a whacker.

Kathleen McAuliffe

April 2, 2008

To Paul & Family

Paul, I'm sorry for your loss.

Kathy (former associate at Hills/Risk Mgt. Dept.)

Jack LeVangie

April 1, 2008

I grew up around Dickie as he spent a lot of time coaching with my father. He was a great guy to me, a great friend to my father and had a great family. He will be missed.

Gerry McGourty

April 1, 2008

Dick's friendship will be missed and playing golf will be memories not soon forgotten.
Your friend,

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