Richard A. “Dick” Dougherty
July 30, 1936 - December 4, 2021
Richard A. “Dick” Dougherty, age 85, of New Castle, DE, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021.
Born in Wilmington, DE, on July 30, 1936, Dick worked as a yardman for Anchor Motor Freight for many years, until his retirement. He was a life member of the Minquadale Fire Company, which was his world. Dick will be forever remembered as a man who would help out anyone in need, and was admired in his community for his kindness.
In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his loving wife, Tula Dougherty; son, Richard “Ricky” Dougherty; and brother, Roger “Punkin” Dougherty. He is survived by his children, Renee Grajewski (Mark), Kimberly Spence, Shelly Dougherty, Wayne Lambert (Terry), and Gary Lambert; 14 grandchildren, including Kaylee Prentice, whom he raised as his daughter; 14 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Face coverings will be required for all those in attendance not immunized with the COVID-19 vaccine. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dick’s memory to Minquadale Fire Company, P.O. Box 647, Manor Branch, New Castle, DE 19720.
Lisa M Calvetti
Mr. D as I would call him such A wonderful, good hearted, kind man that will be truly missed by so many. May he rest in peace.
Arlene Basso
I never had the opportunity to meet Dick in person but he was kind and loving to my son. I know he will miss him terribly. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Barbara Markland
Many memories of him n Tula friends that were always open arms and always funny my friend Tracy and family of family and friends bless I all in this time he is loved and move loved now in heaven 😍 prayers
Jennie eckenrode
So sorry to hear of his passing loved him very much and spent many nights with Paul Lambert and we spent may good times with the family One of the Good ones he was crazy how one moment in our lives can become such a wonderful memory. Fly high your wife is waiting for you
Crystalsmallwood
You were such a amazing man I’m so sorry for our family to lose another good one r.I.p you will truly be missed
Kathryn Mangini
Condolences to his family and what a great picture for his tribute. R I P Sir.
Kathy Mangini & Family
John Stout Sr
My condolences to the family I’m a driver from the Lordstown Ohio yard I was in the Wilmington yard many times and remember your dad he was always very helpful god bless 🙏🙏🙏
Cintron Lisa
Uncle Dick,cousin Shelly was a handful and you never gave up on her. Your love and support out weighed any obstacles. Shelly’s going to be loss without you but the family has her back do worry!!! You’re with many of our lost ones in peace now. Love and miss you!!!
Stephanie lambert
I will forever miss you and remember the great grandfather you where and how caring and loving you where. Never missed a day at the firehouse and always would ride by and check on me and kids . Kids miss your candy corn already. We will forever love n miss you pop Dunk.
La
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Watch over us angel , as you will never be forgotten. ❤️👼
William Ebert
Hey pop just watched that video I’m tearin up I kno ur up there looking down and out for everyone. This hurts my heart I was just living with u 2 years ago and now this u were a great human being, I love you pop!!! Forever and always in our heart.
Love your grandson – William
Willie
REST IN PARADISE
Charles Chappie Holmes
Rest in peace.
Kaylee Prentice
Pop
Throughout the years
You have always been
A wonderful man to me
When I was small you took the time to
Bounce me on your knee
As I grew older, you were there
I only had to call
I knew that I could count on you
You would never let me fall
So many hard times in my life
You have helped me get through
I’m so glad god gave me
A grandfather as special as you