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Worcester - Richard J. Pentland, a noted Worcester lawyer, died on November 23, 2020. He is survived by two children, his son, Craig S. Pentland of New York City, NY and his daughter, Kimberly B. Pentland of Cambridge, MA, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Pentland was predeceased by his brother, Earl S. Pentland Jr. of Falmouth, MA, his sister, Constance McKeon of Worcester, MA and his sister, Eleanor Wood of Northborough, MA. He was the son of Earl S. Pentland and Catherine (Sullivan) Pentland of Worcester.
Mr. Pentland graduated with honors from The College of the Holy Cross, and Boston College Law School, and practiced law in the City of Worcester under the firm name Anderson & Pentland. Mr. Pentland's distinguished courtroom career spanned more than fifty years.
He was a former member and President of the Members Council of the Worcester Art Museum, former Trustee and present Honorary Trustee of the Worcester Art Museum, member, former President and Executive Committee Member of the Worcester Club, former member and President of the Worcester Tennis Club, elected and served as a Member and Chairman of the Paxton Planning Board (1984-1996), the YMCA Council of Members, member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, member of the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts, former member of the Massachusetts Joint Bar Committee on Judicial Nominations, member of the Worcester County Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, and the American Trial Lawyers Association, Fellow of the Massachusetts Bar Foundation, former member of the Executive Committee of the Worcester County Bar Association.
A private service will take place for the immediate family and a formal memorial service will be scheduled in the future on a date to be determined. O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Eugene Lumelsky
December 19, 2023
I have only recently learned of Dick´s passing, all to my profound sorrow. I have met Dick when I was in law school when through a recommendation by another lawyer Dick invited me to join his office on Commercial Street in Worcester as a law clerk to learn what is it about to be a lawyer, so to speak or so I thought. Dick was extremely generous with his time showing me around the court house and introducing me to other lawyers in the community whom I still often meet and work with now after twenty years in practice. Also, he would make me seat with him while conferencing with clients. The truth is that I did not really learn from Dick about what it is to be a lawyer as much as what it means to be one. Dick had an incredible presence out of court as much as in court by being himself, whether he spoke with lawyers or non-lawyers; that is, simply by being Dick. He always transcended that royal type of confidence coupled with his genuine ability to relate to concerns of others and appreciate their entrusting it to him. Another words, I have learned from him that I can and I will be able to help those that will call upon me for help. Unbeknownst to him, Dick became my number one mentor and still is to this day. I am sure Dick is in a better place now, but him being in my life, as though not for long, made it a much better place for me for which I am thankful and for which will never forget him.
Joanne McDevitt
January 8, 2022
Dear family of Dick Pentland,
I knew your dad because my late husband, John McDevitt and Dick were classmates at Holy cross and roomed together at BC law. I wondered why I hadn´t heard from Dick and did a google search. Your father was a loyal friend to my late husband. I want you to know, although belatedly, of my sorrow for your loss. Dick was a good man. Much love, Joanne Mcdevitt.
Don and Sandy De Ciccio
December 30, 2020
Sorry to hear of Dick´s passing. He was surely well known in Worcester. This is a wonderful picture of Dick with an impressive
account of his many contributions
to the organizations that mattered to him. We knew him for many years and got to play a few tennis matches with him. Rest In Peace, Dick. Sandy and Don
Tom Manning
December 22, 2020
I was sorry to learn of Dick's passing. He was a great mentor during my early years of practice and was an outstanding example of what it means to be a zealous advocate for clients. My prayers are with the Pentland family.
Judith Sbrogna
December 13, 2020
To Leslie, Craig and Kim,
My condolences, sent with sincerest sympathy,
Judith Sbrogna
Hon. Charles Abdella
December 13, 2020
My sympathy to the Pentland family as I remember Dick who was a distinguished member of the Bar and a genuine gentleman. May he rest in peace.
Linda Carlson
December 13, 2020
He was my attorney when I bought my house and remained a good friend throughout my working career in the city of Worcester- a very pleasant gentleman- a pleasant smile and always nice to me when I met him on the street. My prayers to the entire family
Bob Moylan Jr
December 12, 2020
My condolences to the Pentland family for your profound loss. I will miss our enlightened conversations while having a scotch or two...
Peggy Glavin
December 12, 2020
Craig and Kimberly:
My deepest sympathy over the loss of your father. He was extremely proud of both of you. May he rest in heavenly peace.
Peggy Glavin
Elaine Mero
December 11, 2020
To the Pentland family, In 1977 I hired Mr. Pentland to be my divorce attorney. He was so patient & kind to me. When he mailed me the last papers of information, he hand-wrote the message, "Good Luck in your new life". I never forgot that. That was so encouraging to me. I will always remember his kind words. I'm sure there are a lot of other people around Worcester who he helped when they were down. Please take some comfort in knowing he'll never really be gone from you as long as you keep him in your hearts.
Judge Luis G. Perez
December 11, 2020
My condolences to the Pentland family. May he Rest In Peace
Tom & Mary Sullivan
December 11, 2020
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Dick. Tom has many memories from Holy Cross & BC law. Our condolences to his family.
Mary & Tom Sullivan
Suzanne
December 11, 2020
My sincere sympathies to the Pentland family. Dick was a good man.
Carol Kalil-Hamilton
December 10, 2020
Pentland family
Sorry for your loss
May Richard Rest In Peace
His memory be eternal
Richard Farrell
December 10, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rest in peace my friend for 65 years, Richard Farrell
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