Richard D. Dunbar
1940 – 2015

West Springfield - Richard D. Dunbar, 75 of West Springfield passed away at home after a courageous effort with pancreatic cancer on September 10, 2015 surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Troy, PA, he was pre-deceased by his parents Ellsworth and Lula Dunbar. Richard is a graduate of Elmira College and was employed as Bursar. In 1973 he moved with his family to Great Barrington, MA where he was employed by Simon's Rock College as Comptroller. In 1980 he relocated to Springfield, MA and worked for the Springfield Libraries and Museums Association as the Vice President of Finance for 25 years, retiring in 2005. He was actively involved in Rotary International for many years, serving as president and actively participating in the yearly Toys for Joy Campaign. Always devoted grandfather, retirement allowed him to dote on his four grandchildren whom he cherished. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Springfield, MA and former member of Holy Cross Parish. Richard was an avid golfer who was lucky enough to have, in his career, a hole-in-one twice. He was a longtime member of the Springfield Country Club, serving on its board of directors for many years. He will be remembered for his love for family and friends, his enjoyment of reading, passion for golf, as well as festive attire. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Hon. Patricia M. Dunbar; his daughter Alexis Beckwith and son-in-law Jason, and their sons Alec and Quinn; his son Jamie Dunbar and daughter-in-law Elyse, and their children Callie and Padraig. Additionally, he is survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law James (Susan) Maloney of Tarrytown, NY, John (Joyce) Maloney of Crofton Maryland, Mary (William) Roe of Elmira, NY, Nancy (late Raymond) Kist of Tonawanda, NY, Catherine Maloney of Elmira, NY and Peter (Susan) Maloney, of Cary, NC. As well as several loving nieces and nephews and numerous friends. The funeral will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Monday at 9:00am with Liturgy in Sacred Heart Church, Springfield at 10:00am. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 4:00 – 7:00pm. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Toys for Joy via the Springfield Republican and Salvation Army, P.O. Box 971, Springfield, MA 01101 and/or the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.