DOUGLAS-Richard P. Halsdorff, 54, of Douglas died Sunday, May 9th in Memorial Hospital. He leaves his wife of 2 years, Ellen M. (McGee) Halsdorff, his daughter Amanda G. Halsdorff of Beverly, his father Benjamin F. Halsdorff of Worcester, a stepson, Keith D. Levasseur of Douglas, a stepdaughter Erin M. Sanchez of Douglas, 2 brothers Dennis J. Halsdorff of N. Oxford and Russell J. Halsdorff of Murrieta, CA, a grandson Billy R. Sanchez of Douglas, many nephews and nieces.
He was born in Holden the son of Gloria T. (Manard) Halsdorff and graduated from Auburn High School in 1968. Mr. Halsdorff worked as a maintenance foreman for DYS in Grafton for 12 years. Previously he co-owned and operated H&S Builders for 25 years.
The funeral is Thursday, May 13th with a service at 10:00 AM in O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester. Burial is in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Wednesday, May 12th from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA, 01701 or the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA, 01701.