Richard Ogilvie

Richard Ogilvie, 88, of Westborough, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was the husband of Harriet M. (Stewart) Ogilvie.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late David and Margaret (Black) Ogilvie. He was raised and educated in Jamaica Plain and graduated from Boston Technical High School.

During the Korean Conflict he served with United States Air Force attaining the rank of A/1C (P).

Richard was employed as a manufacturing specialist for Polaroid Corporation for many years prior to his retirement.

He was a former member of the Islington Community Church and of the First Congregational Church of Falmouth. He was a member of Celestial Masonic Lodge in Westwood and Marine Lodge in Falmouth. He enjoyed travelling, being with family and friends, and church activities.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, David R. Ogilvie and his wife, Marillee, of Hopedale and Richard Ogilvie, Jr. and his wife, Annie, of Manchester Center, VT, five grandchildren, Thompson Ogilvie, Colin Ogilvie, Margaret Ogilvie, Christopher Ogilvie and Brandon Ogilvie and one great grandson, William Ogilvie.

He was predeceased by his siblings, Muriel Prest, David Ogilvie and Elizabeth Rideout.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, DECEMBER 1, from 2 to 5 P.M. in the Pickering & Son Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main Street, Westborough.

A private committal service with Military Honors will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Red Cross at redcross.org.