Mr. Richard C. Myers, a lifelong resident of Medford, passed away at the Lahey-Clinic Medical Center in Burlington on Tuesday morning, October 27, 2026, following a brief illness.
Born in Medford on October 13, 1946, Richard was the beloved son of the late Clarence H. and Ruth E. (Libby) Myers. Richard was a graduate of Medford High School and was a US Army veteran. He entered the military at Boston on November 9, 1965 and received his honorable discharge from Fort Eustis, Virginia on November 8, 1968. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Marksman Badge and the Good Conduct Medal for his exemplary service. In civilian life, Richard worked as a Printer. In his spare time, he loved watching football and hockey with his friends. He also took great pride in his landscape around his home and enjoyed seeing the people in his neighborhood. Richard will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his loving nieces, Janice Les of Salem, New Hampshire, Diane Melanson of Medford, Kristin Laird of Framingham and LeAnne Haba of Franklin. Richard was the brother of the late Robert Myers and Shirley Henderson and uncle of the late Charles Henderson.
His funeral service will be celebrated in the Beals-Geake-magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Avenue, Medford, on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Noon. Visitation will be held in the funeral home, prior to the service, from 10 AM to Noon. Interment will be held in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. Donations in Richard's memory may be made to the New England Center and Home for Veterans, Development Office, 17 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108. For additional information, please visit, www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.