Richard L. Olson

Richard L. Olson obituary, Mattapoisett, MA

Richard L. Olson

Richard Olson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals on Oct. 26, 2023.

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Richard L. Olson, 58, of Mattapoisett died October 18, 2023 unexpectedly, at home.
Born and raised in Boston, son of Nancy W. (Weirsman) Olson of Boston and the late Thomas E. Olson.
Rick was a 1983 graduate of Dover-Sherborn High School in Dover, MA. He received a bachelor's degree from Connecticut College in 1987. His work in commercial real estate took him to live in Virginia and Connecticut before returning to Hopkinton and Bourne, Massachusetts and then to Mattapoisett 5 years ago.
Being by the water and sailing, when possible, always brought him pleasure. He enjoyed playing golf with family and friends over many years. He inherited a deep interest in history from his father's family.
He loved his children and took delight and pride in their accomplishments and their presence.
Survivors include his mother; his former wife, Catherine I. (Irons) Olson of Bourne; his 4 children, Thomas Olson and his fiancée Brittany Soucar of Boston, Zachary Olson of Bethesda, Maryland, Samuel Olson and Margaret Olson, both of Bourne; his fiancée, Maureen Burke of Mashpee and a brother, Andrew Olson of Greenville Junction, Maine.
He was predeceased by brothers Thomas E. Olson, Jr. and David Thomas Olson.
His funeral arrangements will be private.
Contributions in his memory could be made to JDRF, 62 Walnut St., Suite #5, Wellesley, MA 02481 or the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville MD 208521

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Mariellen Burke

November 1, 2023

As a sister to Rick's fiance, Maureen Burke, I'd like to say that my entire family knew and loved Rick for the last 5 years. We are a family of 7 siblings, and Rick often made the trip back to our hometown in Northeastern PA, both with just Maureen and sometimes myself and other family members as well. All were distressed to hear of the news of his passing, and all expressed how much he had become like family to us. We deeply regret that he passed too young. We will all miss him so very much.

John Hobby

October 30, 2023

Sorry to hear about my 1983 high school classmate. Great hockey player. I always remember him from the locker room and him cranking the radio. Bless ya Ricky. Hobbs

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