Richard Matthew Davis Obituary
The family announces the passing of Richard Matthew Davis of Reading, Massachusetts on August 28, 2026. Richard, born on April 6, 1940, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Herbert Davis and Grace Davis (Lucey). He is survived by: his significant other Suzanne Telles; his daughters, Kate Carroll (Tim) of Upton, MA and Jill Davis of Providence, RI; his granddaughters, Samantha and Evelyn Carroll; his niece Janet Harris (Tim); his nephew Peter Ronayne; his great-nephews, Steven, Jack, Patrick and Luke; his great-niece Riley; Max, Christopher Telles, Kayla, Ariana, Melanie Lawhorne (Dennis), Caroline, Cameron and James.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Gately Funeral Home (79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 12:30 PM at the same location.
In Lieu of Flowers: Memorial donations may be made to the Newfound Lake Region Association to protect the watershed he held dear (newfoundlake.org/in-honor-of (http://newfoundlake.org)) or to the American Cancer Society (donate.cancer.org).
