Richard S. Budney

Richard S. Budney obituary, West Brookfield, MA

Richard S. Budney

Richard Budney Obituary

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North Brookfield – Richard S. Budney, 76, of North Brookfield, died on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at home with his family by his side after a brief illness.
He was predeceased by the love of his life Sandy Budney, who passed away in 2018. He leaves his children, Laurie DeMaio and her husband, Tony of North Brookfield, Kimberly Budney of Leicester, Richard Budney and his wife, Jessie of Spencer, Tracey Simpson and her husband, Thomas of Spencer, Sherry Rodgers of California, and his sister, Sandy Laft of Saugus. He also leaves 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Richard worked as an alarm technician for ADT Alarm Services prior to his retirement.
His faith was very close to him. He was a devoted longtime member of Saint Joseph's parish in North Brookfield and was a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Leicester Rod and Gun Club and the White Eagle Polish Club in Worcester. He was a devoted fan of all Boston sports teams, especially the Boston Bruins.
A Funeral Mass for Richard will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 11:15am in Saint Joseph's Church, 296 North Main Street in North Brookfield. A calling hour will be held in the Varnum Funeral Home, 43 East Main Street in West Brookfield from 9:30 to 10:30am prior to going to the church in procession for mass. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery following the mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148 or online at st.jude.org
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