Richard Vaughn

Richard Vaughn, age 92, died peacefully at his home on Wed , April 9th, 2014. He was the devoted husband of 66 years to Ruth Mary (Ellis) Vaughn. Born in Plymouth, MA on November 20, 1921, a son of the late Leander C. and Hattie (Stocker) Vaughan. Mr. Vaughn was educated in the Plymouth Schools graduating from Plymouth High School in 1940. He helped run the family turkey farm on his parents property while in his teens. Following his education, Dick entered the US Army where he proudly served his country during World War II. He worked in the Hingham Shipyard doing joinery for the US Navy, then in Germany returning home in May of 1946 with 4 decorations . Following his service he gave back to the community he loved. He was an active member of the Chiltonville Congregational Church where he served as a Deacon and Trustee of the Church for decades. He was one of the founding Leaders of the Boy Scouts of America's troop meeting at the Chiltonville Congregational Church. Mr. Vaughn was a Life Member of the Pilgrim Society, a former Trustee of the Plimoth Plantation and was a Board Member for the Sparrow House in Plymouth. For over 20 years he served as a trustee of the Plymouth Savings Bank and also on the Board of Investment there. He was a member of the Design Review Board for the town for many years. Dick worked for J.E.Roy and Sons as an apprentice learning the building trade and later assumed and operated that business. In 1949 he started his own business, Richard C. Vaughn Custom Building, where he employed a crew of men while building custom houses and cabinetry as well as building renovations. He was revered in the community for his outstanding workmanship, attention to detail and perfectionism in all aspects of his work. Dick was the devoted husband of Ruth Mary (Ellis) Vaughn of Plymouth and was the loving father of Kerry Vaughn and his wife Patricia, Christopher Vaughn and his wife Tiffany and Denise Stowell and her husband Davin of New York City, NY. He was the cherished grandfather of six and great-grandfather of three. He was also the beloved brother of his siblings Milton and Elizabeth. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chiltonville Congregational Church, 6 River St, Plymouth on Saturday, April 19th, 2014 at 12:00 noon with refreshments to follow. Interment will follow the service with the family members in the Chiltonville Cemetery, Plymouth. Donations in his memory may be made to the Chiltonville Congregational Church to help continue the preservation of the building he generously maintained for much of his life. For online guestbook and directions see: www.cartmellfuneralhome.com . Arrangements by Cartmell Funeral Home, 150 Court St., Plymouth, MA 02360