Richard Weston Straffin, 85, of Rochester passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. He had been married for 48 years to the late Lois Carol Phillips Straffin. He was the son of the late Weston and Irene (Reeves) Straffin.
Born in Brockton, he raised a family of 8 in Middleboro, where he was a volunteer fireman. Richard built the home that he and his wife shared in Rochester for 39 years.
Richard retired from Sears at the age of 54 after 35 years of service, but he was far from retiring. He spent some time as a pipe insulation inspector, he and a friend/partner opened an Orvis store “Henry Weston Outfitters”, and he worked for the Town of Rochester for many years – mowing lawns and driving the recycle truck.
Richard was a family man. He spent “quality” time with each and every one of us. He was the strong silent type – never the center of attention but always there in quiet support. He loved camping, bird watching, organic gardening, wood crafting, fishing, and grilling – pig roasts and meat on a stick anybody?! Each of Richard’s grandchildren have experienced the “crusher” handshake.
Survivors include his children: Donna Nichols of West Bridgewater, Patricia DeNardo and her husband Marc of Mashpee, Glenn Jutras of Middleboro, Michael Straffin of Sarasota, and Eric Jutras of Utah, 12 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Also, his sister Virginia Conefrey of Pocasset. He was the father of the late Scott Jutras, and brother of the late Lennie Lee.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on September 27, 2025 at the First Congregational Church of Rochester, 11 Constitution Way, Rochester.
Donations in his memory can be made to The Wounded Warrior Project or Damien’s Place Food Pantry of Wareham.
Arrangements are by Chapman Funerals & Cremations – Wareham, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham.
