TOMPKINS Richard F. a resident of Needham for fifty years, passed away on February 4, 2017. Beloved husband of Mary (Regan) Tompkins. Devoted father of Glen Tompkins and his wife Robin of Dunstable and Sheena Jones and her husband Keith of East Providence, RI. Loving grandfather of Hannah, Meira, and Douglas Tompkins and Kendall and Elke Jones.
WWII Navy Veteran. Longtime parishioner and eucharistic minister at St. Joseph’s Church.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 1305 Highland Ave. Needham on Saturday, Feb. 11th at 10:30am. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Needham at 11:30am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday, Feb. 10th from 4-8pm. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Needham. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Richard’s memory to St. Joseph’s Parish Schools, c/o Office of Development, 1382 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492. For directions and guestbook gfdoherty.com.