Richard B. Worster, 78, of East Freetown died Tuesday January 6, 2009 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Alexandrina (Botelho) Worster.
Born in New Bedford, the son of the late George R. and Edith M. (Helton) Worster, he lived in Freetown for many years.
Mr. Worster was formerly employed by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.
An auto enthusiast, he was a member of the Old Tymers Club and the Mass. Beach Buggy Association. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife; three children, Michael and Gail, both of New Bedford; and Mark of East Freetown; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was the father of the late Donna Worster and the brother of the late Frederick Worster.
His Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday January 13, 2009 at 11 AM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial with military honors will follow in Rural Cemetery. His family will receive visitors from 10-11 AM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Humane Society SouthCoast, 31 Ventura Drive, Dartmouth, MA 02747. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.