WHELAN, Richard W. of Mansfield, formerly of Dedham. July 4, 2014. Retired Master Inspector for the M.B.T.A. Beloved husband of Catherine A. (Spada) Whelan. Devoted father of Richard Whelan of Norwood; David Drinkwater of Mansfield; David Whelan of Connecticut; Sonya Whelan of Attleboro; Michael Whelan of Mansfield; also survived by 9 loving grandchildren. Brother of Nancy Ehnstrom of Hopkington and the late Thomas Whelan Jr.
Richard was a passionate, adoring, loving man, whose family meant the world to him.
A private viewing and funeral service will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson-Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High Street, Dedham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.