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Richard Carlton Haseltine, Sr.

WESTFIELD – Richard Carlton Haseltine, Sr., 85, (1932–2017) passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 30, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.  Richard was born April 30, 1932 in Plaistow, NH to the late Costello and Marion (Richardson) Haseltine.  Richard worked for many years as a truck mechanic, truck driver and construction.  He worked for Don Prifti’s and Bob Gaugh for many years.  He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed reading his bible and loved his children and grandchildren.  He was a member of the Church of Redemption in Agawam and to Bethany Assembly of God.  Richard was predeceased by his beloved wife of 50 years Louise Ann Haseltine (Pomeroy) in 2006, his daughter-in-law Carol Ann Haseltine, his sisters Alice, Marian, Loretta, Violet, Eileen and his brothers Ross and Ralph.  He is survived by his beloved children Richard Haseltine, Jr of West Springfield, Scott Haseltine of NY, and Cherone Yagmin of Ludlow.  He was the cherished grandfather to 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was the caring brother to Marge, Robert, Ray, Barbara and Shirley. He will be dearly missed by his devoted friends Joe Rocco, Mike Finnie and Eddie. 

Calling hours for Richard will be Sunday, September 3, 2017 from 2:00PM – 4:00PM with a Funeral Home Service at 3:30PM at WESTFIELD FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, 4 Princeton Street, Westfield, MA.  A private burial will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery in Westfield.  Please visit www.westfieldfuneralhome.com for Richard’s memorial page.

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