Richard A. O'Blenes, of Woburn passed away, May 11, 2020, at the Woburn Nursing Center. He was 85 years of age. Richard was the beloved husband of the late Shirley M. (Kirkland) O'Blenes. Born and raised in Lynn, Richard was one of seven children of the late Chandler and Olive (Russell) O'Blenes.
Richard was a proud United Sates Navy Veteran of the Korean War. In 1969 he began his career with the Metropolitan District Commission’s Police Department and retired from the MA State Police Dept. in 1994. Richard was also a talented plumber and worked for many years in the plumbing and heating industry. He was a member of the Free Masons and loved animals. In his leisure time he cherished spending time with his family and those he loved. Richard will fondly be remembered for his love and devotion to his family, country and community.
Richard is survived by his children, Karen O'Blenes of Chelmsford, Glen O'Blenes and his wife Joni of Raymond, NH, and Diane O'Blenes of Chelmsford. He was the loving grandfather of Marissa O'Blenes-Hoffman and her husband Joshua Hoffman of Dover, NH and the late Glen O'Blenes Jr. Brother of the late Russell, Burpee and Chandler O'Blenes, Vivian Veinot, Virginia Galvin and Louise Atherton.
Due to the current health pandemic services will be private. Contributions may be made in Richard's memory to the MSPCA Angell, 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130-4803. Arrangements by the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Family Funeral Service of Woburn.