Richard S. Hitchcock, 74, of East Center Street, Lee, MA, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Pittsfield, MA on August 6, 1939, he was the son of Theron and Laura Becker Hitchcock. Richard was educated in Lee Schools and was a 1957 graduate of Lee High School. Following graduation, he worked for George VanZandt Sheet Metal and later joined Local #63, where he worked as a sheet metal worker for various companies. Richard and his wife, the former Carolyn Thomson, were married September 2, 1961. In addition to his wife of 52 years, Richard leaves three sons; Robert T. Hitchcock and his wife, Brenda; David E. Hitchcock and his wife, Laurie, all of Pittsfield; Wayne S. Hitchcock and his wife, Jean, of Dalton; and one daughter; Laura M. Abbott and her husband, Paul, of Lee. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; Shyla, Shane, David, Ryan, James, Renee, Shauna, Joseph and Jessica; eight great-grandchildren, and a sister, Dorothy H. Bleivik of Lenox. Richard is predeceased by his brother Theodore and his sisters; Jane DeFreest, Ruth Hayden, Carol Savery and Barbara Holden. Funeral services for Richard will be private. Friends wishing may make memorial donations to Lee Ambulance Fund, in care of Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main Street, Lee, MA 01238.

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