Richard G. Tate, age 88 years, of Plymouth, died Monday, October 7, 2019 at his home following a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Theresa A. (Sylvia) Tate, and the son of the late Robert and Exilda (St. Aubin) Tate. Born in New Bedford on April 3, 1931, he was educated at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Bourne and worked as a postal carrier for the United States Postal Service until his retirement. Previously, Richard had an admirable career in the United States Navy and Airforce for over twenty years, followed by working for the Federal Police Department in Boston. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, his dogs and traveling, especially enjoying trips to Italy.
Richard will be missed by his children, Sheryl Tate Chester of Oakville, CT, Brian Tate and his wife Rowena of Jacksonville, FL and Wayne Tate and his wife Brenda of Watertown, CT, his twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Robert Tate.
Richard will be missed by his children, Sheryl Tate Chester of Oakville, CT, Brian Tate and his wife Rowena of Jacksonville, FL and Wayne Tate and his wife Brenda of Watertown, CT, his twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Robert Tate.
Richard G. Tate, age 88 years, of Plymouth, died Monday, October 7, 2019 at his home following a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Theresa A. (Sylvia) Tate, and the son of the late Robert and Exilda (St. Aubin) Tate. Born in New Bedford on April 3, 1931, he was educated at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Bourne and worked as a postal carrier for the United States Postal Service until his retirement. Previously, Richard had an admirable career in the United States Navy and Airforce for over twenty years, followed by working for the Federal Police Department in Boston. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, his dogs and traveling, especially enjoying trips to Italy.
Richard will be missed by his children, Sheryl Tate Chester of Oakville, CT, Brian Tate and his wife Rowena of Jacksonville, FL and Wayne Tate and his wife Brenda of Watertown, CT, his twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Robert Tate.
Richard will be missed by his children, Sheryl Tate Chester of Oakville, CT, Brian Tate and his wife Rowena of Jacksonville, FL and Wayne Tate and his wife Brenda of Watertown, CT, his twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Robert Tate.
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