Paul M. Ricketts

Paul M. Ricketts, of Braintree, died April 15, 2016. The beloved husband of Mary Beth Ricketts of Braintree. Cherished father of Jennifer Ricketts of Braintree, Michael Ricketts of Easton. Loving son of Lois C. (Meyers) Ricketts of Hingham and the late John J. Ricketts. Brother of John Ricketts of Weymouth, Susan Tyler of Pembroke, Brian Ricketts of Halifax, Elizabeth Driscoll of Pembroke, Kevin Ricketts of East Bridgewater, Christopher Ricketts of Assonet and the late Stephen Ricketts. Devoted Boompa of Christian Ricketts-Quiroz, Ethan and Ava Ricketts. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Paul grew up in Hingham before moving to Braintree. He loved to play cards and enjoyed boating. Nothing was more important to him than his family. He cherished them all. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic. He was a loving, loyal and supportive husband, father, grandfather and brother who will be sadly missed. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Tuesday 4 - 8 p.m. in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), Hingham. A celebration of life service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday prior to the funeral Mass in St. Pauls Church, Hingham at 10 a.m. Burial in St. Pauls Cemetery, Hingham. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Paul may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.