Richard W. Griffin (1926-2016)

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FARMINGTON – Richard W. Griffin, “Sonny,” 90, of Wilton, died early on Monday morning, Oct. 24, 2016, at Orchard Park Rehabilitation and Living Center.

Richard W. Griffin
Richard W. Griffin

He was born on March 31, 1926, in Boston, Mass., a son of Richard and Helen (Carroll) Griffin. He was a graduate of Brighton High School and was drafted in to the Army Air Corps during WWII. He served in the Pacific Theater on B24 Bombers as part of the 307th Bomber Group.

The day after returning from the war, he was employed at Cambridge Brake Service. From 1961-1992, he owned and operated Alignment Specialist in Quincy, Mass. He was known , with great affection, as “Red Bear.” Always close to his heart from his days of serving our country, he maintained an interest in aviation and airplanes.

He is loved by his wife of 65 years, Beverley Whiteley, whom he married in Osterville, Mass., on June 16, 1951, of Wilton; four sons: Richard W. Griffin of Weymouth, Mass., Brian Griffin and his wife, Sandra of Farmington; Scott Griffin and his wife, Patricia of Hanson, Mass., and William R. Griffin, Jr., of Weymouth, Mass.; daughter, Terese Goings and her husband, Robert of Hooksett, N.H.; nine grandchildren: Tammy Mayhew, Melisa Griffin, Christopher Griffin, William R. Griffin, III, Joscelyn Ulrick, Christine Griffin, Michelle Goings, Angela Gagnon and Robert Goings and nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Roy Griffin and his wife, Susan of Somerville, Mass.

He was predeceased by his father, Richard and mother, Helen Griffin Strafello; sisters: Dorothy, Frances and Margaret and daughter, Marlene Meader.

In July of 2017, his family will hold a graveside service at the Hillside Cemetery in Osterville, Mass. Tributes and condolences may be shared on his memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com. Remembrance gifts may be given to the Ronald McDonald House 250 Brackett Street Portland, ME 04102.

Arrangements are in the care of the Cremation Care Division of Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Rd. (Rtes. 2& 27) Farmington, Maine.

 

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9 Comments

  1. So sorry! We both know the pain you are going through. We have both lost our parents, never easy. Thinking of you all! XOXOXOXOX

  2. A truly distinguished gentleman. My sincere sympathy to his family and friends. May th good Lord embrace him.

  3. So Sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. May God Bless you all.

  4. Wish I had known him and been able to get he and my Dad together, another B 24 Liberator crew member. Sure they could have shared some stories. My condolences to Brian and Sandy and the rest of the family.

  5. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this difficult time. May you find joy, comfort and laughter as you reminisce the many years of love. Hugs. Kathi & Bob Caton

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