Richard Kemp

PAXTON-Richard A. "Dickie" Kemp

It is with extreme sorrow that the family of Dickie announces his passing after a brief battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at the age of 63 surrounded by family and friends.

Dickie will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend of 25 years, Donna (Fuller) Kemp, his children, Melissa and husband Joshua White, Sabrina and husband Michael Pate, Johanna Kemp, Gabrielle Kemp, Leah Cruz, Kristen Knipe and Toni Derry, 12 grandchildren Tiffany, Kennedy, Bennett, Colby, Ainsley, Pristine, Julian, William, Lucas, Ava, Isabelle and Hailey and his brother, Gary Kemp and his wife Linda of Oxford and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Dickie was born in Webster, son of the late Donald and Martha (Lincoln) Kemp.

Dickie was a long-time employee of UMass University Campus. He was a passionate NASCAR and Dallas Cowboys fan. He lived a full life, always surrounded by family and friends. Dickie, as a master carpenter had helped everyone he knew.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, May 21, 2018 from 4-7pm at Fay Brothers Funeral Home 1 West Boylston Street, West Boylston. Funeral Services will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in memory of Richard Kemp to: Town of Paxton First Responders 576 Pleasant Street Paxton MA 01612.