Richard "Dick" J. Elgar

Born in Acushnet, a son of the late Louis and Lillian (Jackson) Elgar he was a lifelong area resident.

“Dicky” was a chef most of his adult life working in several restaurants here and in Florida until he opened a breakfast restaurant on Rivet Street. Mr. Elgar left Rivet Street to open The Hen House in Acushnet, a well-known restaurant in the 80s and 90s for their All You Can Eat Chicken. He and his daughter ran the Hen House until he retired in 2008. He also co-owned the family farm Jackson’s Orchards with his brother, Billy. Mr. Elgar had a love for farming and was one of the original members that founded the Apple and Peach festival in Acushnet. Mr. Elgar was a member of the Acushnet Lion’s Club, and he was part of the Chef’s Association.

He is survived by his daughter, Theresa and her husband Stephan O’Connor of E. Freetown; siblings, Lorraine Thompson of Rochester, Ruth and her husband Manny Texeira of Dighton, Jim MacFarlane and his wife Emily of KY; Cousin Joey Vincent of Norwood; and beloved grandchildren, Samantha O’Connor, Jackson St. Don, and great granddaughter Bette Moynihan O’Connor. He was the brother of the late Alicia Plante, Ruth Benson, and Louis “Billy” Elgar.

His services are private and in the care of ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745. For online tribute: www.rock-funeralhome.com. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the South Coast Hospice VNA. http://www.southcoast.org/visiting-nurse-association/donate-southcoast-vna.