Richard Simcock, 95

Feb 25, 2013

Richard H. Simcock, 95, of Marion died on February 23 at Royal Cape Cod Nursing Home.

He was the husband of the late Gertrude M. (Bickford) Simcock.

Born in Newton, he was the son of the late John and Hannah C. (Hurley) Simcock. He lived in Westwood for 30 years while summering in Marion for many years. He retired to Marion in 1977. Mr. Simcock was a communicant of St. Rita's Church in Marion.

He was formerly employed by Fenwal in Ashland for many years until retirement.

Mr. Simcock served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Survivors include three sons, Richard W. Simcock and his wife Susan of Naperville, IL, Stephen M. Simcock and his wife Jo-Anne of Biddeford, ME and Donald L. Simcock and his fiancée Kim Shacklock of Nashville, TN; a daughter, Patricia A. Hemphill and her husband James of Plymouth; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late Alfred Simcock and Laurence Simcock, and the companion of the late Rita Cassidy.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 27, at 11 a.m. in St. Rita's Church. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visiting hours are on Tuesday, February 26, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Road (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.