West Brookfield: Richard R. Sobieski, 84, of East Main St., passed away in Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center on Sunday, Sept. 24th, after an illness.

His longtime companion Patricia J. Lamothe died in 2002. He remained very close to Pat's family, especially her son Mathew Lamothe and her sister Sandy Orszulak. Richard was predeceased by his son Michael and daughter Donna Sobieski.  He leaves his three grandchildren, Michael Sobieski and his wife Jessica, David Sobieski and his wife Jennifer, Melony McNeaney and his seven great grandchildren.  Richard is survived by Annette and William Beaudry from Holland, who he called his little sister; three brothers, Joseph, Peter, and William; and two sisters, Mary Jane and Pauline Sobieski.  He is predeceased by his brothers John and Anthony, and his sister Rita Cardenali.

Richard (Dick) was born on September 16, 1939 in Webster, Ma, the son of John and Eva (Talbot) Sobieski. He worked for many years in construction.   He was also a farmer, a police officer, worked on bridges, roads, and built his own barn along with many other structures and additions for friends and family. He loved to fish and spend time with family and friends.  He became very close friends with the late Phyllis and Cliff Stevens from Dudley, Mass for over 50 years, worked on their farm, and through them, he met many people including Karen Holt, who became like a surrogate niece to him.

A graveside service for Richard will be held on October 6, 2023 at 1:00 pm in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Webster.   There are no calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge is directing arrangements.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.