Richard "Dick" Linnon

NORTH BROOKFIELD/HOLDEN – Richard “Dick” T. Linnon, 81, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Morristown, NJ, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Shea) Linnon and had lived in New Jersey and Holden before moving to North Brookfield fourteen years ago. He enjoyed winters in Boynton Beach, FL.

He leaves his two daughters, Christine M. Oser and her husband, William of Holden and Patricia C. Burdett and her husband, Mark of Leicester; his son, John J. Linnon and his husband, Brian Caligaris of Westminster; his companion, Diane L. (Braconnier) Hopkins with whom he lived; his four grandchildren, Amanda Oser, Billy Oser, Sean Burdett and Jay Burdett; his great granddaughter, Kali Rae Johnson; two sisters, Lucille “Dede” Caprarola of Morristown, NJ and Carol Crugnale of Whitehall, PA; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Joan M. (Proulx) Linnon who passed away in 2000 and three brothers and three sisters.

Dick worked at Sharp Tool in Hudson for over twenty years before retiring in 2000. Previously, he owned Worcester Saw and Tool in Worcester and later in Jefferson. Devoted to his faith and his family, Dick was a good-natured man; loved and respected by those who knew him. He loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed golfing, reading, and was an avid New England sports fan, especially the Patriots. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Dick’s family on Saturday, October 20th from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, 114 Princeton Street, Jefferson. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice & Palliative Care, 199 Rosewood Dr, Ste 180, Danvers, MA 01923. To share a memory or offer an online condolence, please visit our "Guest Book."