Richard Little Bushman, 85, former long-time resident of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully June 23, 2020 in the comfort of his home in Spring Hill, Florida. He was born in Boston, MA on March 6, 1935, son of Victor Carl Bushman and Esther Victoria Little. Dick was the loving and loyal husband of Eleanor Dando Bushman for 62 years. Together they raised a family, traveled the world, and lived life to the fullest.
Dick was a true Renaissance Man. He had a passion for and mastery of sailing, fine arts, music, science, mathematics, geology and astronomy. An accomplished artist, he had great talent for traditional oil painting, which he actively continued to the end of his life. He was a spectacular guitarist and folk singer, performing with his own band in the 1950s. Later, he took great joy in teaching and inspiring younger generations in music. When he received his Masters in Mathematics, he felt that he had found his true calling.
He filled giant notebooks with mathematical proofs, derivations, equations, and notations, all complete with illustrations. He developed a presentation entitled, “Mathematics the Mystery of Life” in which he would prove the existence of a creator and life after death.
Richard was a graduate of Fay School and Tabor Academy. He attended Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and received degrees from Boston University and a Master’s Degree from Bridgewater State University. He had worked in Computer Science at Raytheon and Sylvania. As a lifelong teacher, he received great praise and admiration. He developed long lasting relationships with his many gracious students at all levels: from middle school through high school, military personnel (in training for an early cell phone technology), as a private tutor, and finally, as a college level professor.
He is survived by his wife Eleanor Bushman, of Florida; his beloved cat, Stella; his daughter Alexis Mosca (ex-husband Gary Mosca) of Massachusetts; and his son Thomas (Patricia) of Kentucky. Missed by his grandchildren: Kristen Mosca (Harry Walker) and Cameron Mosca of Massachusetts; Katherine (William) Massie, Jay Bushman, and great grandchild, Michael Massie, all of Kentucky.
Richard was predeceased by his younger brother Thomas Little Bushman.
Dick was a very opinionated man, always willing to share and debate his strongly held beliefs. His sense of humor was tremendous, even when he didn’t intend it. His remarkable voice and infectious laughter will be greatly missed and long remembered.
Memorial Service will be held in New England at a later date.
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