Douglas..Richard J. "Dick" Cooney of 10 Birch Hill Rd.,died Wednesday,September 16,2009,after a long battle with multiple myeloma.
He leaves his wife of 36 years,Charlene E. (Weston) Brown-Cooney.
Richard also leaves 3 step-daughters,Pamela Brown of Worcester,Elizabeth Vizard of FLA.,and Betty Jane Gray and her husband William of Webster.He also leaves one sister,Helen Peloquin of N.Uxbridge and a special nephew,Mark Hester and his wife Linda.
Richard was born in Northbridge,son of William F. and Lydia (Jacques)Cooney and was predeceased by 3 brothers,Thomas,William, and James Cooney and one sister,Dorothy Hester.
He worked at Whitin Machin Works for many years and then for the Catholic Free Press in Worcester,where he retired.
There are no calling hours.
A Private Burial ,after cremation will be at the discretion of the family.
In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made to:The Life Care Center of Auburn,14 Masonic Circle,Auburn,MA.01501.
The Robert J.Miller-Oxford Funeral Home,247 Main St.,Oxford is assisting Richard's family with arrangements.
On Line Guest Book:RJMillerfunerals.net
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