December 6, 2014
Rickard, Norman E.
Norman Edward Rickard, a resident of New Pond Village in Walpole, and formerly of Norwood, Naples, Maine, and Franklin, died Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Norwood, He was 86. Norman was born August 8, 1928 in Quincy, Massachusetts, the youngest child of Harold Edward and Bessie H. (Williams) Rickard, immigrants from Canada. Norman graduated from North Quincy High School , attended Bentley College in Waltham , and graduated with his accounting degree from Boston University. He worked as a self employed certified public accountant, later to be joined by his son. Norman was a resident of Norwood for 35 years during which he served the town for two terms as a member of the Finance Commission, and for many years as a Town Meeting Member. He was a Past President of the United Fund of Norwood; a member of Orient Lodge AF & AM of Norwood, and a member of Mahded Grotto Shrine in Wilmington; and he was very active in Rotary, having earned multiple Paul Harris Fellowships, and having been a Past President of the Norwood Rotary Club, a member of the Bridgeton Lake Regional Rotary Club in Maine, and the Fryberg Rotary Club, in Maine, which he helped to form. In his retirement years he enjoyed camping and square dancing, but his greatest happiness came from watching his grandsons; Allen playing lacrosse, and Matthew singing and dancing on stage. Norman is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy White (Whitney) Rickard; his son, Wesley H. Rickard, and his wife Alice, of Franklin; his daughter, Wendy Rickard Bruso, and her husband Louis, of Jamaica, Vermont; his two grandsons, Matthew, and Allen Rickard; and his brother, Thomas H. Rickard of Florida. He was the brother of the late Frances A. Merkel. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, December 9th from 4 to 7 PM at the May Funeral Home, 85 Nichols Street, Norwood followed by a Memorial Service at 7 PM in the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ecumenical Food Pantry of Norwood, c/o Grace Episcopal Church. 150 Chapel Street, Norwood, MA 02062 would be appreciated.
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Norman was not only a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, but also a wonderful Uncle to me and my two sisters, Andrea and Janis. I have many fond memories of Norman, including him standing in our kitchen for seemingly hours with his coat on while Aunt Nancy would every 15 minutes say, “C’mon Rick”.
Rick was so kind to me. I was his next-door neighbor in Norwood, and a friend of Wendy’s. He took me camping with his family every summer. Just what he needed- another kid in the car. His sense of humor was wonderfully droll, and he was unfailingly cheerful. Nancy, Wes and Wendy, and families, I wish you all peace and healing, during this difficult time. Love, Marcia
There are so many memories of Uncle Norman for me. I loved visiting when he lived in Norwood and vacationing in Maine. Such great memories.
Nancy, Wes, Alice, Wendy and Lou we wish you peace and blessings during this difficult time.
Love, Michelle and Mike
I have such fond memories of Uncle Norman. Family Christmases for many years where aunts, uncles and cousins would gather late in the day to share a Christmas meal and festivities, including the annual family picture. It was fun to be included on summer family trips north in the camper, and later when we were grown up with our own children, to always be welcome at the Rickard family home in Maine with boat rides on the lake and evening barbeques! Uncle Norman will be missed.
We have lots of good memories of Rick and Nancy for over 55 years. A lot of church fairs, couples club and then in retirement having them volunteer at the Norwood Food Pantry. Now their son, Wes, has taken up that gauntlet along with the other employees of his firm. Rick was a great guy and willing to serve and help where he could. We will miss him.
Rest in Peace, friend. Love Bob and Ruthie