Richard Burns Eager, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 7, 2022 after battling Early Onset Alzheimer Disease.
He was born at Cape Cod Hospital to Charles and Elizabeth Eager on December 30, 1954. Richard grew up in South Yarmouth, MA. He went to school at Dennis-Yarmouth High School and Cape Cod Community College. Richard married Jean Eager (Lally) on September 30, 1978 and they moved to Grafton, MA. Richard worked as a Security Guard for Raytheon for 40 years prior to his retirement. Upon their retirement they moved to Rutland, MA. Richard enjoyed family and vacationing.
Richard is survived by his wife Jean Eager (Lally) and their daughter Brittany Cormier (Eager), her husband Roger Cormier and their son Tucker Cormier of Rutland, MA. Richard is also survived by his Brother Charles and wife Sandra of Barnstable, MA as well as many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will take place Monday, August 15, 2022, 12:00 PM at the Lighthouse Inn in West Dennis, MA.
A Mass mention will take place Sunday, August 21, 2022, 10:30 AM at St. Patrick Parish in Rutland, MA followed by a reception at the Center Tree Bar & Grill in Rutland, MA
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Richard’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association.