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RICHARD SKEFFINGTON Obituary

SKEFFINGTON III, Richard H. Of Woburn, died peacefully, February 5, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of nearly 45 years to Marcia (Tully) Skeffington. Devoted father of Melissa Walsh, her husband, Sean of Woburn, Brian Skeffington, his wife, Kelly of Reading, Christopher Skeffington, his wife, Meaghan, of Reading and Eric Skeffington, his wife, Ava of Andover. Cherished son of Joanne (Lightbody) and the late Richard H. Skeffington, Jr. Dear brother of Karen Lally, Carol Skeffington, Thomas Skeffington, his wife, Donna, all of Woburn, Edward Skeffington, his wife, Tania of Salem and Kathryn Lentini, her husband, Kevin of Wells, ME. Treasured grandfather of Jackson, Timmy, Declan, Rowan, Ryan, Georgia, Mac, William, Sydney and Claire. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 11, in St. Charles Church, 280 Main Street, Woburn, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Woodbrook Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Calling Hours, Monday, February 10, from 3-7 p.m., in the Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home, 263 Main Street, WOBURN. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Dick's memory to the James L. McKeown Boys and Girls Club of Woburn, Charles Gardner Lane, Woburn, MA 01801. www.lynch-cantillon.com 781-933-0400

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Published by The Courier from Feb. 5 to Feb. 9, 2025.

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Joanne & Bing

February 6, 2025

We are saddened to hear of Dick's passing, we have a great recent memory spending time with the both of you. He has left quite a legacy, God Bless Him, and God Bless you Marcia for being the angel by his side through this all.
Love and prayers to all,
Joanne & Bing

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10

Calling hours

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Lynch-Cantillon Funeral Home

263 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801

Feb

11

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Charles Church

280 Main Street, Woburn, MA

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263 Main Street, Woburn, MA 01801

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