Richard W. O’Connell, of Plymouth, who built a career as a phlebotomist, died peacefully at his home Sunday, Oct. 18 surrounded by his family. He was 78.
Born in Weymouth May 2, 1948, to the late William E. and Leonarda E. (Yankowski) O’Connell, he was a graduate of Whitman-Hanson High School and Northeastern University and worked as a phlebotomist at the Brockton VA Medical Center.
On July 23, 1971, he married Nancy J. (LeCain) O’Connell, and together they raised a family in Plymouth. Family and friends remember him for his love of golf, gardening, and attending plays at the Priscilla Beach Theatre. He was a member of the Plymouth Photo Club.
He is survived by his children, Erik Barron and his wife, Kim, of Brookline, NH; Erin Husser and her husband, Tom, of Parrish, FL; and Dawn McFadden and her husband, Michael, of Plymouth. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Mackenzie, Kayla, Thomas, and Mason.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations in Richard’s memory may be made to Cranberry Hospice. For more information and to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.cartmelldavis.com.