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Richard Wilder Obituary
WORCESTER - Richard T. Wilder "Dick", age 82, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2018 after a brief illness, at home, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on January 15, 1936 and grew up in Worcester. He was a lifelong resident of Grafton Hill where he spent his life raising his family and working. He graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester and married Joan Marcello on June 4, 1960. He joined the Worcester fire department and spent 28 years serving the community.
He leaves behind his wife Joan (Marcello) Wilder and their five children: Thomas and his wife Wendy Wilder, Deb and her husband Peter Donohue, Stephen and his wife Chris Wilder, Patricia and her husband Alan McCarthy, and Kelly and her partner Francesco Wilder. In addition, he leaves behind 10 grandchildren: Joseph & Michael Scola, Sean and Brian Wilder, Ryan and Shannon Wilder, Olivia and Alexa McCarthy and Liam and Sammy Guarino. Dick also leaves his brother, Kenneth Wilder of Rutland, two sisters, Mary Wilder and Shirley Seaberg, both of Worcester and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by a sister, Maureen and four brothers, Paul, Lawrence, Robert, and John.
Over the years, he enjoyed many good times with friends on the Worcester Fire Department. He spent his time golfing, traveling, summers at Hampton Beach as well as being a member of the Knights of Columbus. He will be remembered for being an excellent father and grandfather to his family for which he took great pride.
Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, August 28th from 4:00 until 7:00 pm at Callahan Fay & Caswell Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle Street. Dick's funeral will be Wednesday, August 29th at 10:00 am in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or by visiting www.cancer.org
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Eliza DiNoia
August 28, 2018
To Joan & Family-
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thinking of you and your family.
Deb Laflamme
August 28, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. I work with Deb and wanted to let you know your family is in my prayers during this difficult time.
Dennis Collins
August 28, 2018
Mrs Wilder,and family my condolences on your loss.I had the honor to have known and worked with Dick,he was a great person and good firefighter,may he rest in peace,
James Russell
August 27, 2018
When I received my first assignment as a Fire Lieutenant in 1986 To engine 12 Dicky as some called him was the senior FF on the truck I only had 5 yrs on the job and with The crew between them had 80 yrs combined . Dick pulled me aside before my frst house fire and said DON'tworry Lt we got your six. And they did. With Dick,Jack,and Dominic my tenure at E12 was easy. I know Dick was also a respected gentleman of the job. My sincere its condolences .Dick was always a pleasure to work with.
catherine Cavanaugh (Wilder)
August 27, 2018
Wilder Family, So sorry to read the passing of Richard. I express my deepest sympathies to all of you.
Kathy (O'Shea) Rabbett
August 26, 2018
Mrs. Wilder and Family,
I would like to express my deepest sympathies on the passing of your husband/father. May you be comforted by the love and support of family and friends during this time of sadness and know that he is at peace in the loving arms of our Lord.
You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.
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