Richard J. McNeil Sr., 81

MEREDITH — Richard “Dick” Joseph McNeil Sr., 81, of Circle Drive, died Aug. 29, 2017, at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Boston on March 5, 1936, he was the son of Douglas J. and Rose (Naser) McNeil.

Dick grew up in Boston and attended Boston English High School. He was a resident of Boston's Dorchester section for many years. He was a summer resident of Meredith for many years, before moving here permanently more than 30 years ago.

Dick worked as an electrician most all his life. He owned and operated McNeil Electric, in Dorchester and in Newton, Massachusetts.

Dick was a member and an employee of the Waukewan Golf Club, in Center Harbor, and a member of the Profile Seniors Golf Club.

Dick was an avid motorcyclist and loved to travel, spending time in Bermuda, Disney World, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Dick was predeceased by his son, Richard J. McNeil Jr.; his daughter, Judith McNeil; and a brother, William McNeil.

Dick is survived by his wife, Barbara L. McNeil of Meredith; his sons, Robert D. McNeil of Dorchester, Michael P. McNeil of Meredith; four stepchildren, Alex W. Gumbs, Brent A. Gumbs, Trever C. Gumbs, Anya L.D. Gumbs, all of Meredith; five grandchildren, Jacqueline, Alexa, Kristin, Joseph, and Jenna; a brother, Douglas McNeil; sisters, Shirley Moleon, Rosanne Spinale, and Linda O’Shea, all of Norwood, Massachusetts; many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held in the Mayhew Funeral Home, 204 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, on Friday, Sept. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. A Liturgy of the Word Service will be celebrated in the Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 300 Route 25, Meredith, on Saturday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m. The Rev. Richard Thompson will be the celebrant. Burial will follow in the Meredith Village Cemetery, Meredith.

To sign Dick’s Book of Memories, see www.mayhewfuneralhomes.com.