Mr. Richard Charles Schaffrick

December 8, 1943 - August 22, 2018

Mr. Richard Charles Schaffrick, 74, of Pownal, VT, died on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at his home. He was born in Derby, CT on December 8, 1943, a son of the late Emil and Doris (Bragdon) Schaffrick. He attended schools in Pittsfield and graduated from Pittsfield High School. Mr. Schaffrick lasted worked as a mechanic until his retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Cheshire. He was also a longtime member of the Upton Lodge of Masons, Cheshire. His wife, the former Carol A. Cardonnel, whom he married on May 8, 1963, died on July 23, 1997. He is survived by two daughters, Lyda Scudder and her husband Michael of Barkhamsted, CT and Suzanne Coulter of Pownal; two sons, John Schaffrick and Eric Schaffrick and his wife Kathryn, all of Adams; two brothers, Emil Schaffrick and his wife Eleanor of Cheshire and Chuck Bragdon and his wife Ann of Cape Cod; his sister-in-law, Rose Schaffrick of Cheshire; his brother-in-law Walter Bell of Florida; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother LeRoy Schaffrick and by his sister Lorraine Bell. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 28, at 10:00 A.M. in the First Baptist Church, Cheshire, officiated by Rev. Chris Adorno, Pastor. Burial will be private at a later date for the family. Calling hours at the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, are Monday from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Memorial donations may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104.