Richard J. Doyle, Sr., 96, of Worcester died Saturday, June 16th at home surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 68 years, Helen A. (O’Donnell) Doyle died in 2011. He leaves four sons, Richard J. Doyle, Jr. and his wife, Eva of Germany, James J. Doyle and his wife, Suzanne of Plymouth, Daniel J. Doyle and his wife, Linda of Paxton, and Christopher J. Doyle and his wife, Sandra of Worcester; two daughters, Helen A. Ingraham of Auburn and Carol A. Darvish and her husband, Masoud of Holden; two sisters, Frances Bryson and Sr. Phyllis Doyle, RSM both of Portland, ME; 20 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, James and Edward; three sisters, Madelyn, Eleanor and Dorothy; and a son-in-law, Dr. Merle Ingraham.
He was born in Portland, Maine the son of James A. and Mary (King) Doyle. Richard graduated from Cheverus High School Class on 1940 and from Ward Business School. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard serving during World War II. Mr. Doyle worked for Melville Shoe Company for 37 years as a purchasing agent, retiring in 1983.
Mr. Doyle was a devout member for 60 years at Sacred Heart-St. Catherine of Sweden Church where he belonged to its men’s club and choir. He also taught CCD, worked bingo and was a lector. He was a member of the Portland Boys Club and YMCA. Richard enjoyed Basketball, Golf and Tennis. He was an avid reader, enjoyed crossword puzzles and was a lifelong New York Yankees fan. His favorite pastime was spending summers at the lake in Maine.
The family would like to thank Martha Adu Boateng and Elizabeth O. Antwi for the special love and care they gave our father during his illness.
The funeral is Wednesday, June 20th with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart-St. Catherine of Sweden Church, 600 Cambridge Street. Calling hours are 5:00 until 7:00 PM Tuesday, June 19th in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue. Burial in New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland, ME will be held at 12:00 PM Thursday, June 21st. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Portland Boys Club, 277 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, ME 04101.