Richard Thomas Lane, Sr.

Richard Thomas Lane Sr.(A.K.A.)Dick Lane

October 25, 1934 — February 2, 2025

Hudson

Richard Thomas Lane Sr, 90 of Hudson, MA passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday February 2, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 46 years to the late Regenia Rose (Aubrey) Lane who died in 2020 and was predeceased by his first wife Jeanne (St. Laurent) Lane in 1969.

Richard was born in Natick, Ma, son of the late John and Margaret (Kennedy) Lane. He was raised in Natick attending local schools and was a graduate of Waltham Vocational Technical High School. Following his marriage to Jeanne they moved to Hudson, MA where he and Jeanne raised their family. He worked for many years with his brother A.J. Lane as a carpenter with the A. J. Lane Construction Company. He was a U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran serving on the USS Daly out of Newport, RI. The Daly was deployed to Europe from 1955 to 1959 while Richard served on the ship. He was a Life Member and Past Commander of the Hudson Amvets Post 208 and member of the Hudson Post 100 American Legion.

Richard is survived by his son, Richard T. Lane Jr. of Sudbury, MA; his daughter Beverly De Braga, wife of the late John De Braga of Hudson, MA and his 2 grandchildren, John T. De Braga and Jeanne De Braga. He is also survived by his step-children, Diane M. (Svenningsen) Long of Mashpee, MA, Theodore Svenningsen of Grafton, MA and Laura J. (Svenningsen) Rogaishio of Hudson, MA; his 10 step-grandchildren, Christine Svenningsen, Renee Smigliani, Marcie Edmonds, Julie Parker, Teddy Merkel, Bekki Lawson, Adam Merkel, Mathew Connolly, Jacob Rogaishio and Bobby Doyle; 22 step-great-grandchildren along with his many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his 11 siblings John J. Lane Jr., William F.LaneSr.,EllenK.Lane,EdwardP.LaneSr.,RobertD.Lane,PaulA.LaneSr.,Catherine(Lane)White, Mary(Lane)Harrington, David F. Lane Sr., Andrew J. Lane, Peter J. Lane Sr. and his step-daughter, Jill Grace (Svenningsen) Marsicano ,in 2002.

Richard had many interests and hobbies throughout his life but cherished times with family the most. He always looked forward to the Lane family gatherings, as they would all enjoy singing family favorites ,and of course, their Irish songs. Always loved a Party ,always up for a good time! Holidays, mother and fathers days, birthdays or anytime the family gathered to celebrate together. He enjoyed daily walks with his beloved dogs, Wags, and Jack, who are with him now. Also loved vacationing on the Cape. He was a true New England Patriots fan, and especially enjoyed watching their 7 superbowl wins with Tom Brady. He enjoyed camping and would yearly vacation in Maine at the Kings and Queens Campground. He always looked forward to sharing time with his own children and step-children especially later with his grandchildren. He will truly be missed but never forgotten by all those who loved and knew him. He was One of a Kind! He was truly, A Great Man! A period of calling hours will we held from 2 pm until 5pm on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at TIGHE HAMILTON REGIONAL FUNERAL HOME, 50 Central St., Hudson, MA (Hudson AMVETS POST 208 will conduct their ritual at 3:00 p.m.). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Saint Michael Parish, 21 Manning St., Hudson, MA; followed by a procession to Forestvale Cemetery for committal services.

Richards family would like to acknowledge and thank all the staff of the Notre Dame Hospice also, for the comfort and care to Richard and his family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Richard to: New England Center and Home for Veterans17 Court Street, Boston MA 02108