Richard M. Bender, at 64

Richard M. Bender, 64, of Hull, passed away on December 23, 2024, in Weymouth after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Milton in 1960, Mr. Bender was the son of Albert Bender and Barbara (Heaney) Bender. He graduated from Landmark as a master carpenter and from Hull High School, and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for six years. Following his military service, Mr. Bender went on to run his own business.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Lisa (Marsh) Bender; his children, Rebecca Bender, Laura Bender, and Richard Bender; and his two cherished grandchildren, Treyson Dumond and Xavier Dumond. Mr. Bender is also survived by his mother, Barbara Bender, and his sisters, Mary Albert and Barbara Williamson. He was predeceased by his father, Albert Bender, and his brothers, Albert Bender and Vincent Bender.

A funeral Mass will be held on January 11, 2025, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, 208 Samoset Ave., followed by burial at Hull Village Cemetery and a Celebration of Life at the Parrot restaurant.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made to NVNA and Hospice in Norwell for the compassionate care they provided during Mr. Bender’s final days.

Mr. Bender was a kind, generous, and caring man who will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

For the online guestbook, visit www.downingchapel.com.