COLE, Richard F. of Plymouth, Massachusetts, passed away on October 10, 2022 of old age. He was 92 at the time of his death. Born on January 27 ^th , 1930, Dick grew up in South Weymouth. He attended public school in South Weymouth up to 10 ^th grade, and thereafter was sent by his long-suffering parents to Thayer Academy in Braintree for grades 11 and 12. While at Thayer, both he and his best friend Bob Webster were avid football and baseball players, where they still hold records. He attended Colgate University in Hamilton, New York in 1947, but his restlessness and curiosity quickly led him to quit college and go to work at Harvard University followed by several years in the Air Force, stationed in Germany during the Korean War.

On April 26, 1952 Dick married his childhood sweetheart Priscilla Webster who also happened to be the sister of his best friend, the aforementioned Bob (Web) Webster. Priscilla and Dick had five children, eventually moving to North Marshfield on New Year's eve 1959 where they raised their children. Dick was a self-employed builder, mainly working in Duxbury where he built and renovated many beautiful homes. In the summers he would take jobs on the Cape and the whole family would camp at Peter's Pond Park for the duration.

When his children were young he worked seven days a week to support his growing brood and Fred B Cole, the beagle and Jennifer the cat. They remember, however, that when he pulled in the driveway at the end of a long day, he would always come down to the field and join in whatever game they were playing – usually baseball or football. His sons remember being dragged to work at a young age so they could "learn the trade" -- even though college was in their future -- because he wanted them to have "something they could always do and earn money at".

Interestingly, all of his children are in some aspect of the building trades and three are self-employed, despite the college degrees. Dick was that way. He made an impression on young minds, especially Steve.

All of his life, Dick's passion was hockey. He followed the Bruins, never missing a game. His sons started playing hockey at age four, and he coached Youth Hockey for years. High school hockey when his sons Bob and Bill were at Marshfield High. Bob went on to play hockey for Norwich University and Bill received a full hockey athletic scholarship to Cornell University. He and Pris could always be found cheering them on in the stands. Right up to the end Dick was an avid follower of the Boston Bruins and the New England Patriots.

In 2002 they sold their home in North Marshfield to their middle son, Bill, and moved to Harwich following their dream of living on the Cape. In 2007 they moved into a comfortable apartment in their daughter Lynn's home on Priscilla's family's ancestral property belonging to the Basset family on Herring Way in Plymouth on Long Pond. He is survived by his five children, Laura, Lynn, Bob, Bill and Steve as well as his beloved grandchildren Elise, Brenna, Bradford, Anna, Will and Victoria.

Dad was a lover of life and a curious, friendly fellow. A special thanks to his caregiver Marie, who was with him until the end of a long and happy life. A memorial service and gathering will be held in the spring of 2023 and all of his many friends are welcome. Please check back for updates.