RICHARD A. STEARNS

STEARNS, Richard A. Of Readville, MA, formerly of Dorchester, MA, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2022, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of the late Elaine J. Stearns of 56 years. Devoted father of Michelle and Janine. Loving grandfather of Angelina, James, and Jessica. Loving brother of the late Stanley Stearns, and wife, Sarah, Robert Stearns, and Peggy; and former wife, the late Patricia Stearns and Marie Sanchez. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Richard worked for the MBTA on the red line, local 589, as a Foreman for many years. After an early retirement, he worked at Heritage on the Garden for 25 years at the front desk. Richard was a wonderful, kind, and loving man with a heart of gold who was referred to as Saint Richard. He will be greatly missed! Visiting Hours will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., DEDHAM, on Saturday, December 31, from 8:30-10:00am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anne's Church, Readville, at 10:30am. Kindly wear a mask in the church. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Online guestbook at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Dedham 781-326-0500