Name: Calling hours for Richard Deignan
Start: 2017-01-05T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-01-06T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Kelly Cremation & Funeral Care - Worcester

Richard C. Deignan, 90

Worcester - Richard C. Deignan, 90, died peacefully on December 30, 2016 at the Dodge Park Rest Home, with his family at his side.

He leaves his wife, Helen (Pilson) Deignan; four step-children, Steven, Janet, Carol and Judy Royal; three step-grandchildren, Calvin, Kaci and Jacob; and many nieces and nephews. His first wife, Ann M. (Sheehan) Deignan, three siblings, Joseph, Margaret and Mary, and his beloved cat Oreo, all predeceased him. He was born and raised in Worcester, son of the late Charles and Hannah J. (McGrail) Deignan and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II.

Richard worked at Heald Machine for 27 years. He later worked for 8 years at Worcester Gear Works until he retired in 1991. He was a long-time member of Immaculate Conception Church and the Greendale Retired Men's Club. He was proud of his Irish heritage, enjoyed playing chess and working in his yard. He will be remembered as a kind, loving and generous man full of laughter and a joy for life.

On behalf of Richard, our family would like to thank Micha, Ben, and the entire staff at Dodge Park Rest Home for their love and compassionate care. To Marjorie Colon at JHC Hospice and your team, our deepest gratitude for the comfort care and love you provided to Richard.

CALLING HOURS will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on THURSDAY, JAN. 5, at KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St. A FUNERAL MASS will be held at 10 a.m. on FRIDAY, JAN. 6 at IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, 353 Grove Street, followed by burial in St. John's Cemetery.

The family suggests donations in memory of Richard be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451-8750. www.heart.org

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Deignan

Sponsored by Kelly Cremation & Funeral Care - Worcester.

13 Entries

Elizabeth Sullivan

January 18, 2017

I'm so shocked to see your gone. I'm so sorry I was barely there. I remember going to your house when I was a little little girl with daddy. I hope you rest in eternal peace!! God bless your family!!

patricia Sullivan Avery

January 18, 2017

God Bless you Uncle Richard rest in peace with Mary .

Vera (Wegert) Cunningham

January 9, 2017

Richard was a loving and caring man who took an interest in our family after we arrived in America in October of 1956. He help my father get a job at Heald Machine Shop and introduced him to someone who spoke Polish. In this way my father was able to communicate and secure a position. Richard generously donated to NEADS when I was in the process of raising money for my First Service Dog. She has since passed but I will always remember that he was the first to make a donation for her. Love you Richard. You will be missed by many. Vera (Wegert) Cunningham

Susan O'Leary

January 6, 2017

We are saddened to hear of Mr. Deignan's passing. He was the last of the "old timers" from the neighborhood still left. We have many fond memories of him during the summers of our youth. He often stopped by the park to say 'hi' and each summer offered his pool to neighborhood kids as long as we were accompanied by a parent. God Bless. The O'Leary's - Dan and Sue

Gloria Resnick

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Deacon Kevin & Michelle Deignan

January 4, 2017

You, dear Uncle Richard, have been intimately part of our lives as a second father. We know you will be watching, caring, and still loving us from above. We will always love you and remember you with a smile and a prayer.
God bless you.
Deacon Kevin & Michelle Deignan

Paul Kenary

January 3, 2017

RICHARD ILL MISS OUR JOUSTING MATCHES. God bless.

Dr.Timothy Hoffman

January 3, 2017

Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.

Janet Royal

January 3, 2017

Dear Richard, I have been trying to think of something to write you. I will miss hearing "kiss my Irish" "it's not easy" "Don't get the cook mad" "close the door we are not heating Bremer St" Your Good Morning song, and chocolates at Christmas, just to name a few, there are many more. Most of all you opened your heart and home to me, thank you for that. You are a wonderful man, a people person, you always found someone to talk within a crowd. Rest in peace, I will always love and miss you. Janet

A Grateful American

January 3, 2017

Though our grateful nation mourns with you in your loss, we can only feel a small part of the loss you are experiencing.

Your loved one will always be a part of our country's story. As such, their sacrifice on behalf of our nation will always be honored.

In deepest sympathy.Add a message (optional)

Roger Anderson

January 2, 2017

He was a great guy I worked with him at Morgan Construction Company one summer in the 70's

Judy Royal

January 2, 2017

Words cannot express how much I miss you already. My heart is broken and heavy. Your suffering has ended & for that I am grateful. There will never be anyone like you Richard. I love you. I miss you. I will carry you in my heart always.

Sylvia

January 2, 2017

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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