Beloved son of the late Richard T. and Mary Ellen “Marie” (Donahue) Gifford. Loving brother of the late Deborah Livingston and Kathie Dullea. Cherished uncle of Linda LeBlanc and her husband Bill of Wrentham, Thomas Livingston and his wife Joyce of Clearwater, FL, Joseph Livingston and his wife Rhonda of Kingston, Susan Coyne and her husband Bill of Hanover and Debra McGrath of Hanover. Richard was also adored and survived by his loving grandnieces and grandnephews. He will be forever missed by all his loving family and friends.
Richard actively served his country proudly in the US Army stationed in Saigon during the Vietnam War. He earned a B.S. from Northeastern University, Class of 1985. Richard had a passion for bicycling and was known for taking long adventurous rides throughout Boston and the surrounding areas. He was an avid reader and loved collecting maps from around the world. Richard will always be remembered as a devoted Red Sox fan.
Kindly consider a donation in Richard’s memory to the Hospice Palliative Unit, 42C, VA Medical Center, 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301.
At a later date, Richard will have a private committal service with honors in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
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