Richard M. Clancy, 94, of Whitman passed away on October 21, 2026.

Richard was born in Boston on April 5, 1932. He was the son to the late George and Alice (Creamer) Clancy.

Richard was in the Navy and a Korean War Veteran. He was a retired electrical engineer from Raytheon. For 25 years he volunteered as a Data General at the Brockton Hospital. He also volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, food share programs, Rebuild Boston Together, and My Brothers Keeper.

Traveling was one of Richard’s favorite things to do. He was able to travel all over the United States. Richard was known as an easy going guy, he was able to make friends anywhere and of all ages. Often times you could find Richard at the YMCA in East Bridgewater, where he went for many years.

Richard is predeceased by his beloved wife Gertrude M. “Trudy” Clancy, who he shared over 50 years happily married to.

Richard is survived by his six children; Brian Clancy, Debra Paulson, Thomas Clancy, Dennis Clancy, Sean Clancy, and Timothy Clancy. He was the grandfather to eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to attend Richard’s visiting hours on Wednesday, October 28th from 4:00-7:00 PM with military honors at 7:00 PM, at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. He will be buried at the Massachusetts National Cemetery at a later date in Bourne.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Whitman Senior Center.