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Richard Stuart Waite III, 35, of Fairhaven, passed away on February 14, 2025. Born in Brockton, MA. Richard was talented; able to fix anything and everything, and worked for himself, doing a variety of handyman jobs.
He enjoyed exploring in the woods, going fishing, playing with his dogs, BMXing with Ezra, and going on random car rides with Heidi, especially to see his family in Brockton. Above all else, Richard adored his family and would spend as much time as he could with his son, as well as all his nieces and nephews.
Richard was the beloved son of Richard Waite Jr. and Mary Hanna, and stepson of Jodi Hayward. He was the husband of Heidi, and the loving father of Ezra. Richard was the brother of Amanda, Nicole and Alisha; nephew of Brenda Stearman and her husband Bill, and Kevin Waite; and grandson of Barbara Waite. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and friends.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a visitation in memory of Richard on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 5-7PM in the MacKinnon Funeral Home, Whitman MA. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-richard-waite-funeral-fund
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760 Washington Street, Whitman, MA 02382
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