Mr. Richard A. "Dick" Ducott, a 40-year resident of Melrose, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2010 after a period of declining health at EPOCH Senior Healthcare in Melrose.He was 78 years old.
Mr. Ducott was born on January 11, 1932 in Boston, one of four sons of the late George Ducott and Lena (Bandoni) Ducott.
Richard A. Ducott was raised and educated in Everett.He served in the US Air National Guard, 102nd Squadron.He was a Sales and Business Professional during his working career.Richard or "Dick" as he was affectionately known was a longtime and devoted member of Trinity Church in Melrose.
Dick was the beloved husband of R. Jean (Hiltz) Ducott with whom he shared 54 years of marriage.Devoted father of Richard A. Ducott, Jr. of Boston, Scott K. Ducott and his wife Jane of Scarborough, ME, Tara J. Cosco and her husband Vincent of Litchfield, NH, and Tracy A. Moroney and her husband Daniel of S. Weymouth.Father in law of Jean Ducott of Eagan, MN.Dear brother of Paul U. Ducott of S. Weymouth, Robert C. Ducott of Seabrook, NH and the late George R. Ducott.Cherished grandfather of Janelle Ducott, Richard Ducott III, Sarah Ducott, William Ducott, Michael Cosco, and David Cosco.
Funeral Service at Trinity Church, 131 W. Emerson St., Melrose on Wednesday, May 5 at 10 AM.Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.Visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., MELROSE, Tuesday 4-8 PM.Gifts in his memory may be made to the Memorial Fund at Trinity Church, 131 W. Emerson St., Melrose, MA 02176.