Richard T. Sillars

April 8, 2018

Richard T. Sillars, 87, of Danvers, passed away peacefully at Beverly Hospital on April 8, 2018, with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late E. Vernon and Gertrude Sillars of North Reading. Richard is survived by his devoted wife Louise (Lally) Sillars, daughters Lori and husband Patrick Kien, Donna and husband Donald West, sons Paul and wife Jodie Sillars, and Scott and wife Lisa Sillars, eight grandchildren, Michael, Jason, Jeremy, David, Kristen, Andrew, Kyle, and Camden, and two great-grandchildren, Lily and Jack. He was predeceased by an infant granddaughter, Kathryn. He is also survived by two brothers, Robert and Donald, and a sister, Ellen Bell, and many nieces and nephews. Richard was employed at the North Reading Post Office on the first all-walking route in town, and retired after 43 years as a rural route carrier on RR2. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the USNR, the USCG, and retiring from the USCGR after 43 years, with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4. He was a life member of the Military Officers’ Association of America. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 9AM in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Friday from 4-7PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to North Shore Elder Services, 300 Rosewood Dr. #200, Danvers, MA 019233 or to Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, MA 01923.