Richard A. Weston (Lamb)
Richard A. Weston (or Lamb, a nickname given to him in school), 76, of Laurel Street died at his home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, surrounded by his family. Richard was born on January 7, 1947, in Bellows Falls, VT, the son of Ruel and Betty (Bean) Weston. Lamb spent his early years in Gageville where he attended the Gageville School. He was also a 1965 graduate of BFHS. Lamb had a career in the US Army. After being honorably discharged, he worked for the Smith Medical in Keene, NH.
On August 25, 1979, in North Walpole, NH he married Patricia (Ramsey) who survives. He is also survived by his three sons and their wives: Paul & Rebbecca, Jason & Ginarose, and Derek & Leslie, one brother: David. He adored being a grandfather to his four grandchildren: Joey, Tommy, Bryce and Abygail, who he loved all immensely. He was predeceased by his father, mother and step-father, (Frank Kay).
Lamb enjoyed playing cribbage in his retirement years, but above all he loved vacationing in Prince Edward Island and Wells, ME with friends and family, but most of all with his wife.
Lamb was a life member of the BPOE #1619 and the Polish Club #1; he was also a member of the American Legion Post #37 all of Bellows Falls.
Calling Hours will take place on June 21, 2023, from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, VT. On Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 11:00 AM there will be a Memorial Service at the Funeral Home followed by a Graveside Service with Military Honors at the Walpole Cemetery, Walpole, NH.
In remembrance of Richard’s life, the family asks that in lieu of flowers a charitable donation be made to The Pulmonary Hypertension Association in his name.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, VT.