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Richard Willey Obituary
He was born on July 28, 1941, in Boston, a son of the late Edith (Barker) and Richard M. Willey Sr.
He was senior vice president of sales and planning for B&M Railroad / Guilford Transportation for 49 years. Upon his retirement, he spent most of his time with his family. Summer vacations in Freedom and then in recent years at Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
He was married to Joan for 49 years and resided in Londonderry where he raised his three children. He belonged to the St. Marks Masonic Lodge in Derry and held the title of Master in 1975. He was immensely grateful for his wife Joan who cared for him tirelessly and was his caregiver, especially in the last few years of his life.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Joan M. (Burke) Willey, of Londonderry; three children, Richard M. Willey III and wife Andrea of Londonderry, Russell A. Willey and wife Debra of Concord, and Julie A. Raza and husband Matthew of Londonderry; five grandchildren, Alyssa, Jessica, Nicole, Emma and Ryan; one sister, Carla Lincoln and her husband, Steve, of Somerville, Mass.; one brother, Ronald Willey, of Winchester, Mass.; several nieces and nephews; as well as his mother-in-law, Margaret L. Burke, of Somerville, Mass.
He was predeceased by one brother, Robert Willey.
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SERVICES: Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 3 to 7 p.m., in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m., in the funeral home. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Gilcreast Road, Londonderry.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 40 Buttrick Road, Londonderry, NH 03053.
A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Dana Farber in Londonderry who took such great care of him.
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Linda Breen
January 4, 2016
I often wondered how Dick knew everything about everyone's family that he spoke with until he showed me his little "black book" that he had written a little about everyone's family member and what their likes and dislikes were. Everywhere I went on business people would ask about him. He would invite the President and the receptionist to lunch. It didn't matter to him. I learned a lot from him over the years. Dick was one of a kind. He will be missed...Rest in Peace my friend. Linda Breen Pan Am Railways.
William Remington
January 3, 2016
I remember Richard very well, he was a real gentlemen, I'm sure he will be mist by all. My condolence goes out to his family and loved ones.
William Remington
(B&M/ST Engineer)
January 3, 2016
Mr Willey you were the best person that worked on the B&M railroad. It was a great pleasure to work with you throughout the years. It was ttruly a pleasure to have met and worked with a superb person as yourself. God bless my friend we love you and will miss you.
Your friend,
Lenny O'Loughlin
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