Sturbridge: Robert A. Dickinson 93, formerly of Shephard Rd. died Oct. 18, in
Charlton Manor Rest Home. His wife of seventy two years died May 26, 2003. He
leaves several nephews and nieces. His daughter Jane Sweeny and two of his
grandchildren Harold Ringe and Donna Ringe were all killed in an automobile
accident in 1973, and another grandchild Guy Ringe died in a swimming pool
accident in 1971. He was also predeceased by four brothers Champion, Charles,
Fred, Edward, and six sisters, Josephine Crafts, Dorothy Ethier, Louise Dickinson,
Mae Bardwell, Marion Dickinson and his twin sister Ruth Driscoll.
Born in North Hatfield, the son of Edward and Elvira (McKwen) Dickinson, he lived
in the area most of his life. He retired from Russell Harrington Cutlery after forty
one years of service. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. A graveside service will be
held at ELEVEN AM, Saturday April 16, in North Cemetery, Maple St. Sturbridge.
Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home 51 Marcy St. Southbridge, is directing
arrangements. An on line guest book is available at belangerfuneralhome.com