Richard E. Dudley, Sr., 55
Dateline: Norton, MA
Richard E. Dudley, Sr., 55, of Norton died on Thursday October 18, 2007 surrounded by his loving family at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Ramona A. (Cyr) Dudley to whom he was wed to on August 17, 1974.
Born in Norwood, MA on August 6, 1952 he was a dear son of the late Paul A. and Lillian B. (Towner) Dudley, Sr.
He grew up in Avon and was a 1972 graduate of Avon High School. Mr. Dudley had worked as a Shipping Manager and Shop Steward for J.J. Nissen/ I.B.C. in Brockton for over 25 years before retiring. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local 653 in Brockton.
Active with Norton Little League, football and basketball he had assisted Coach Dave Mollica for 17 years with the Norton Varsity Baseball Team. He also enjoyed harness racing and helping friends in the training or race horses and was also an avid fisherman.
Rick looked forward to his weekend trips to Dunkin Donuts in Norton where he and the gang would socialize about the week’s events. His family was a big part of his life, especially his grandson and new born granddaughter. He had made his home in Norton for the past 30 years and was formerly of Avon.
In addition to his beloved wife of over 33 years he is survived by his devoted sons; Richard E. Dudley, Jr. and his wife Soula of Mansfield and Jason E. Dudley and Matthew P. Dudley both of Norton, his brothers and sister; Paul A. Dudley, Jr. of Quincy, Blanche Calarese of Franklin, Ronald Sullivan of Brockton and Gordon Sullivan of Stoughton, his cherished grandchildren; Drew J. Dudley and Alexia L. Dudley both of Mansfield, also survived by his sister in law Cindy Guerra and her husband John of Milton, his brother in law Michael Cyr and his wife Kathy of Randolph, his mother in law and father in law Rita and Joseph Haggerty of Norton and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and dear friends
Funeral services, to which relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend, will be held on Monday October 22nd at 10:00 A.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home 19 Clapp St.(Off Route 140, Taunton Ave.) Norton. Burial will follow in the Timothy Plain Cemetery, Norton.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday October 21st from 4-8 P.M. at the Norton Memorial Funeral Home.
Richard’s has family has requested that in place of flowers donations be made to the Richard E. Dudley, Sr. Trust Fund care of Bank of Easton 275 Washington St. North Easton, MA 02356.
For additional information please visit www.nortonmemorial.com