Richard Gilbert

Dick grew up and attended school in Weymouth, MA where he graduated from Weymouth High School in 1961.  He began his career as a toolmaker, completing his apprenticeship from the Department of the Army at Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, NJ.  This launched his lifelong career in the tool and die industry where he was revered for his ingenuity and craftsmanship.

Dick created long lasting memories with his family and friends with his sense of humor, his love for the beach, and his special bond with animals. 

He was preceded to heaven by his parents Ruth and Richard Gilbert and niece Ricka Gilbert.  He is survived by his wife Shirley Gilbert, former wife Dianne Sullivan; children Lisa Langford, Michael Gilbert and Deborah Manzie; grandchildren Ashley Lowenstein, Alexandra, Paul and Christopher Langford, Lauren Bush, Brenda, Mallory and Amy Gilbert, Ryan, Colby and Sarah Fenton; great grandchildren Harley, Callan and Colton Bush; brothers William and Bruce Gilbert and nephew Ricky Gilbert.

A funeral home service will take place on Wednesday, August 14th at 3:00PM in the Sullivan Funeral Home in Hanson - 2 Maquan St. Visitation will immediately follow until 6:00PM.