Richard McBrien

1938 - 2017

Richard F. McBrien III

Sturbridge, Massachusetts - Mr. Richard F. McBrien III, 79 years of Sturbridge and formerly of Lynn, died Friday March 10, 2017 in the Vibra Hospital, in Leicester after a long illness. He is the husband of Mrs. Margaret " Peggy" A. (Nordin) McBrien. He was born in Lynn the son of the late Richard F. "Frank" and Olga (Soltys) McBrien.

He was raised in Lynn, and was a graduate of Lynn English High, class of 1955. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Salem State in 1960 and his Master's Degree from Northeastern University. He has lived in Lynn all of his life until moving to Sturbridge two years ago.

Dick was a Vice Principal and acting Principal for Eastern Junior High and Lynn English High School. He retired in 2000, after working for 40 years for the Lynn School System, in just those two schools. He also taught Math and Science.

Dick was proud to be an Eagle Scout with Silver Palms. He enjoyed camping and collecting clocks. For many years he worked as the Assistant Director for Camp Rotary. He also worked as an Assistant Manager for Jellystone Park in Sturbridge where he drove their firetruck and hay wagon for guests.

In addition to his wife with whom he shared 52 years of marriage he leaves his daughter in law, Kerry (Hammonds) McBrien of Webster, Ma and many nieces, nephews and close friends. He is the father of the late John McBrien who died in February, 2017.

His funeral will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017 from the SOLIMINE FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (RTE129) Lynn at 9:00 AM followed by a funeral Mass in Holy Family Church, Lynn at 10:00 AM. Burial in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Donations may be made to the Lynn English High School Scholarship Fund, in his name, 50 Goodridge Street, Lynn, MA 01902. Directions and guestbook at

www.solimine.com