Richard Keigwin

Richard “Dick” Keigwin, 81, of Marlborough passed away after a brief illness on Friday, September 5, 2025, at UMass Memorial Marlborough Hospital.

He was the son of the late Wesley and Mildred (Phillipo) Keigwin and husband of Cheryl (Nunez) Keigwin to whom he’d been married 59 years. Richard was predeceased by his son, Todd Keigwin, in 2022 and his brothers, John “Jack” Keigwin and Robert “Bob” Keigwin.

During his lifetime, Dick coached Marlborough Little League, Northborough Little League, Boys Club Basketball and CYO Basketball. In 1986, Dick was named “Father of the Year,” by the Marlborough Boys Club. He was also awarded Man and Boy of the Year 1987.

Dick was employed by the Nabisco and Kraft Food for 35 years. He enjoyed watching the History Channel and National Geographic. Above all else, he loved being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Besides his wife, Richard is survived by his sons, Richard Keigwin Jr. (Tracy) of VA, Bryan Keigwin (Ileana) of FL, and Adam Keigwin (Deborah) of CA, his grandchildren, Benjamin, Peter, Sienna, Olivia, Danielle (Bryan) and Kassandra (Blake,) Dolce, Vida and his great-grandchildren, Myla, Veronica, Everly, Ava and Lucianna. As well as several nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours for Richard will be held on September 27, 2025, from 2:30-4:30pm at the Slattery Funeral Home, Inc., 40 Pleasant Street, Marlborough, MA 01752. A funeral home service will be held at 4:30pm following visitation.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marlborough Rotary Club for Homeless Women Initiatives, P.O. Box 186, Marlborough, MA 01752.

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