BARRE: Richard A. Langley, 80, a long time resident of Barre, died Saturday evening, February 16, 2013 at The Legend Center in Gardner, after a long illness.
He leaves his wife, of 28 years, Pauline A. (Reed) Langley; a daughter Norma Jean Palermo and her husband Vincent of Leominster; two grandchildren, Travis and Daphne Palermo of Leominster. A sister, Pauline Moon of New York, predeceased him. He was born and raised in Presque Isle, Maine, son of the late Colby and Ethel (Carmichael) Langley. He was a graduate of Presque Isle High School where he was a member of the Cross Country Team. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was a resident of Worcester for many years before moving to Barre in 2000.
Dick was a Proof Press Operator at the Arrow Company in West Boylston where he worked for many years until he retired. He enjoyed both candlepin and ten-pin bowling.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff of both UMass Memorial Medical Center and The Legend Center for the wonderful care they provided.
There are no calling hours. After cremation, burial will be at the convenience of the family. The family suggests donations in memory of Dick be made by mail to Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation, 100 Park Ave., Suite 108, Rockville, MD 20850 or on-line at www.aamds.org
Kelly Funeral Home, 154 Lincoln St., Worcester, is assisting the family. To share your thoughts and memories, please visit www.kellyfuneralhome.com.