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Obituary: William P. Richardson

William P. Richardson, at 84
Hanover resident William P. Richardson died, with his family by his side, May 22. He was 84.
Mr. Richardson was a Hull native and a proud U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Korean War. He owned a trucking company, Rich’s South Shore Express, Inc., for many years.
He loved country music, trucks, and plowing. He often could be found at Monument Square in Hull, or at the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown, paying his respects to the memory of those who served the nation. 
Devoted husband of Shirley [Dwyer] Richardson for 47 years; he was the father of 13; grandfather of 21; and great grandfather of 12.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, 4-8 p.m., at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the funeral home at 9 a.m. on Saturday, prior to the funeral Mass at St. Ann’s Church, Hull at 10 a.m. Mr. Richardson will be buried at Hull Village Cemetery. 
Memorial donations may be made to the Hull War Memorial, Attn: Nancy Allen, 253 Atlantic Ave., Hull, MA 02045. For online condolences, visit www.Keohane.com.