Richard H. Wagner, 72

ASHLEY FALLS, Mass. — Richard Henry Wagner, 72, of Clayton Road passed away on October 16, 2018, at his home.  

Born on February 21, 1946 in Bridgeport, Conn., he was the son of the late Henry and Marion Richert Wagner. He was raised in Milford, Conn., where he graduated from Milford High School. A proud member of the U.S. Navy from December 27, 1966 until December 18, 1970, Richard served on several ships and submarines, including the USS Abraham Lincoln. 

Richard married his wife Carol on June 16, 1967, in Bennington, Vt. In 1983, the family moved to Canaan, Conn., where they lived for more than 20 years before later moving to the Sheffield/Ashley Falls area. Richard worked in Falls Village for Northeast Utilities Power Plant as a Hydro Operator for over 25 years.

He was an active member of the Canaan Rod & Gun Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved teaching his grandchildren how to fish. He was a wonderful “Poppie,” dearly loved by all his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carol; his son, Richard, and his wife Ginger; his daughters, Rachel and her husband Robin, Rebecca, and Ruth and her husband John; his adoring grandchildren, James, Renee, Jazmine, Marissa, MarKenzia, Peyton, Jenaveeve, Oliver, Brett, Devon, Danielle and her husband Jamal, Kaya and Henry; his great-grandson, Robert Charles,; his sister Marian; and his large and loving extended family of beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral notice: The family of the late Richard H. Wagner will receive friends on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at the Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home in Great Barrington, Mass., from 4 to 7 p.m. 

Donations in memory of Richard may be made to the Canaan Rod & Gun Club through Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home, 426 Main St., Great Barrington, MA 01230.