JACKSONVILLE, FL: Richard Norman Houlding, formerly of Wayland, Massachusetts, passed away at his home in Jacksonville, FL on July 16, 2017 lovingly attended by his wife and sons.
A celebration of his life will be held on August 24, 2017 from 3 pm to 6 pm at the Weston Golf Club, 275 Meadowbrook Road, Weston, MA.
Richard was born in Malvern, Worcestershire, England on May 19, 1949. His family immigrated to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in 1956 and then to the U.S. in 1958, settling in Winchester, MA. Richard graduated with a B.A. in business from the University of Denver in 1970. After graduation, he returned to the Boston area, where he met his future wife. Richard and Margaret Clark Houlding married on September 29, 1973.
Richard was a born deal maker and excelled in the real estate development and management profession. He was President of the Finch Group from 1980-1989 and formed the Waterford Companies in 1990. He served on the Board of Directors of the Hillside School in Marlboro, MA, the Parmenter VNA in Wayland, MA, and Northeastern Mortgage Company.
Richard enjoyed golf, sports cars, racquetball, and, of course, his family. We will miss Richard's spot-on advice regarding business and life, his quick wit, wry smile, and distinctive laugh.
Richard is survived by his wife, Margaret, and their sons, Christopher (Kathleen), Brian (Jerilyn), and Michael, and 6 grandchildren: William, Jack, Claire, Hayden, Aubrey, and Kelsey, and by his three siblings, Alex, Andrew, and Judith Houlding.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Michael J. Foundation, P.O.Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 or at michaeljfox.org