Richard "Dick" Stanton

Richard “Dick” Stanton of Vineyard Haven, MA died peacefully on February 11, 2025 at the age of 86, with his beloved wife, “his Susie”, and his 3 loving sons by his side after spending one last Super Bowl weekend, enjoying the game together. Dick was a larger-than-life figure with a heart of gold. His piercing blue eyes, handsome rugged features and distinguished white beard framed a face that radiated kindness and warmth. Dick lived in many places over the years from Southern Florida to Hawaii. He also spent 18 years in Alaska where he loved to fish for Salmon and Halibut. Dick’s affinity for Alaska would be apparent to anyone who saw his home which was filled with different Alaskan artifacts and collectibles. Dick worked as an electrician before retirement. He also spent many years as a little league coach first, for his sons, and eventually, his grandsons. Dick and Susie also spent years traveling to Sunshine Shores, their home away from home, in Florida where they would spend the month of March in the sunshine with their close circle of friends. With his infectious enthusiasm and generous spirit, Dick lived life to the fullest, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him; especially his loving wife Susie who viewed Dick as her guiding light, her shelter from life’s storms and her soul mate who embodied unconditional love. To those who remain, in honor of Dick, live your lives to the fullest and remember this song lyric from one of Dick’s favorite country music artists, Willie Nelson: “I don’t go to funerals, I won't be at mine. I’ll be somewhere lookin’ back at loved ones left behind. My life has been a wonder and I found my place in time, but, I don’t go to funerals, I wont be at mine”. While Dick has departed this earthly world, he lives on in the memories and hearts of those who knew and loved him. Richard “Dick” Stanton is survived by his wife, Susan Bryant Stanton; his sons, Tom Stanton and his wife, Monica; Joe Stanton and his wife Sue; and Jason Stanton; his daughter, Heather Stanton: his sister, Carolyn Pierce, who lovingly called him “Rich”, and her son, Adam; and his grandchildren, Alyssa, Colin, Jared, Tristen, Vinny, Keira, and many other non-relative children who all affectionately knew him as “paw-paw”. Dick is also survived by his spouse, Susan’s son, Paul Hayes and daughter, Alison Saccone, her husband Mike, and their children Cassy, Skyler and Payton, who also adored him after he took on the role of grandfather to them as well. They spent many days with Dick and “Gigi” on the Vineyard. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Baptist Church Parish Hall on Saturday March 1, 2025 from 10 am to 12 pm. A celebration of life will also be held in Falmouth at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Dick’s family asks that you tell your most precious loved ones in both words and actions how much you love and cherish them.