Richard W. Bramhall Jr.

Richard Wedgewood Bramhall Jr. of Plymouth died April 5, in his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Jami (Shorb) Bramhall; loving father of Ben Bramhall, Sam Bramhall, Sally Bramhall, Elizabeth Bramhall, and Buddy Bramhall; and loving brother of Chuck Bramhall and Cindy Bramhall Jenkins of Plymouth. Born in Plymouth, June 2, 1952, to the late Richard W. and Virginia (Phinney) Bramhall, he was educated in the Plymouth schools and managed to graduate from Plymouth-Carver High School. Wedgie owned and operated Bramhalls Country Store along with his family in the Chiltonville section of Plymouth. A native Pilgrim descendant and former town meeting member, he was actively involved in the preservation of his hometowns land, environment, community, and history. He enjoyed fishing, lobstering, clamming, farming, photography, his tractor, his snowplow, and watching sunsets from his porch at Plymouth Beach. A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at the Chiltonville Church on River Street, across from his country store and next to the home in which he grew up. Visiting hours in the church Friday from 4-7 p.m. Southers Marsh will host an after-party Saturday at 4 p.m. A private burial alongside his parents and a final journey into the sea will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please join the community at one or all of these times in a celebration of his life. More info and online guest book, please visit www.cartmellfuneralhome.com.