Richard L. Olson, 58, of Mattapoisett died October 18, 2023 unexpectedly, at home.
Born and raised in Boston, son of Nancy W. (Weirsman) Olson of Boston and the late Thomas E. Olson.
Rick was a 1983 graduate of Dover-Sherborn High School in Dover, MA. He received a bachelor’s degree from Connecticut College in 1987. His work in commercial real estate took him to live in Virginia and Connecticut before returning to Hopkinton and Bourne, Massachusetts and then to Mattapoisett 5 years ago.
Being by the water and sailing, when possible, always brought him pleasure. He enjoyed playing golf with family and friends over many years. He inherited a deep interest in history from his father’s family.
He loved his children and took delight and pride in their accomplishments and their presence.
Survivors include his mother; his former wife, Catherine I. (Irons) Olson of Bourne; his 4 children, Thomas Olson and his fiancée Brittany Soucar of Boston, Zachary Olson of Bethesda, Maryland, Samuel Olson and Margaret Olson, both of Bourne; his fiancée, Maureen Burke of Mashpee and a brother, Andrew Olson of Greenville Junction, Maine.
He was predeceased by brothers Thomas E. Olson, Jr. and David Thomas Olson.
His funeral arrangements will be private.
Contributions in his memory could be made to JDRF, 62 Walnut St., Suite #5, Wellesley, MA 02481 or the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville MD 208521