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Richard Willson Obituary
formerly of Wilmington, MA; 87
WOLFEBORO, NH -- Richard "Dick" Woodrow Willson, 87, of Wolfeboro, NH, died peacefully with his family members by his side on Sunday, May 27, 2012, after his brave and thankfully brief battle with cancer.
After graduating from Everett High School, Everett, MA, he served our country proudly in the US Army as a Staff Sergeant, while in Europe during WWII. After his time he spent in the war, he then completed his studies at U-Mass Amherst and settled with his young family in Wilmington, MA. He retired from Amica insurance after 30 years, and relocated to Wolfeboro for the life of leisure.
Dick was an avid and life-long gardener, golfer, outdoorsman and card-shark. He loved music and, with his wife on piano, would volunteer his talent by singing at family weddings, local churches and nursing homes. Dick was a member of the Free Masons and also the Kingswood Golf Club, Wolfeboro, NH.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Willson of Everett, MA and his siblings Joseph, George and Robert Willson, Mildred Worthen and Eleanor Hunter. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jean, his children, Richard and his wife Joyce of Reading, MA, Susan of Salem, NH, Alan and his wife Laurie of Norfolk, MA, his grandchildren, Mark, Chris, Tanya and her husband Keith Fortier, and his great- granddaughter, beautiful Isabelle.
WILLSON -- There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, June 1, 2012 at 2 PM at the First Congregational Church, South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH. A Private burial will be in the Lakeview Cemetery, Wolfeboro, NH.
Donations in remembrance of Dick may be made to VNA/Hospice of Southern Carroll County, PO Box 1620, Wolfeboro, NH 03894.
Lord Funeral Home, Wolfeboro, NH is in charge of arrangements. If you wish to express condolences, please visit, www.lordfuneralhome.com.
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Bill Dee
May 31, 2012
Rick - Sounded like a good husband, father, and friend. A life well spent and I'm sure appreciated by the Lord. My best wishes to your Mom and all of you.
Peter Hilchey
May 31, 2012
Al, Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Very sad to hear of the passing of a brother Mason and Amica retiree. Thinking of you in this difficult time.
Nate Joyner
May 30, 2012
Al, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Tony Wood
May 30, 2012
A life well-lived. Thank you sir for your service to our country and for being a great American. My best to the Willson family,
Tony Wood
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