Richard N. Owen

1934 - 2016

Richard Newell Owen, 82, of Prudence Island, R.I., and Stoughton, formerly of Easton, died at home surrounded by family and friends on June 8, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Owen is survived by his loving wife, Pat (Regan) of 57 years; and his 2 children, Stacey Blount and her husband Kevin of Sandwich and Charlene LaFerriere and her husband Brian of Stoughton. He leaves behind his 4 grandchildren, Dan and Chris Blount, and Jill and Kelsie LaFerriere. He is also survived by his brother, Edward and his wife Elsie; his niece, Christine Bradley; and 2 nephews, Edward Mitch and Tim Owen. Born April 22, 1934, he was the son of the late Coburn and Evelyn (Mitchell) Owen. Mr. Owen or Dick as he was affectionately known, graduated from Stoughton High School and joined the apprenticeship program at Bethlehem Steel. He served in the Navy during the Korean conflict and after the war returned to work at the Quincy Shipyard. Dick continued on even after the shipyard closed, retiring as a supervisor in 1987. Dick was a lifelong summer resident of Prudence Island. After retirement, he and his wife Pat spent the majority of their time on the Island. He was a prominent long term member of the Prudence Island Volunteer Fire Department including a role as Asst. Chief, and was very involved in the Prudence community as a whole. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Dicks wish was that friends enjoy a cold beverage in his memory. Donations may be made in Dicks memory to the Fisher House, Boston or the PIVFD.