WESTFIELD: Richard H “Dick” Trench, 87, passed away at home on Monday September 29, 2014 with his family by his side. Born in Westfield on May 10, 1927, Dick was a lifelong resident and was educated in local schools. He was a Korean War Veteran serving for the U.S. Army stationed in Japan. Dick then became a self-employed carpenter for over 60 years where he was the owner and operator of R.H.T. Builders. He was a communicant of St Mary’s Church in Westfield, a member of the Westfield Elks Club for 59 years where he was Exalted Ruler several times, and a member of the American Legion Post 124. Dick was an avid card player and member of the pitch league at the Sons of Erin and the Al Lutat cribbage league for many years.He was predeceased by his wife Elaine (St John) in 2007. Dick leaves 4 sons; David R and his wife Pamela of Southwick, Brian A of Winter Springs, FL, Jeffrey D and Daniel J of Westfield; 2 daughters; Denise A Beaulieu and her husband John, and Gail M Gamache, both of Westfield. Dick leaves 11 grandchildren; Bethany, Nathaniel, Sarah, Lauren, Cara, Natalie, Matthew, Andrew, Luke, Joanne, and Alan; along with 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A mass of Christian burial will take place Saturday October 4, 2014 at 10:30am from St Mary’s Church, Bartlett St, with burial to follow in St Mary’s Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Friday at the Robert E Cusack Funeral Home, 94 Main St (Rt 20), from 5-8pm, all in Westfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Noble Visiting Nurse and Hospice, 77 Mill St Suite 201, Westfield, MA 01085
