Richard Harold Rader

Richard Harold Rader, 58, of Thacher Street, Attleboro, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at home. He was the beloved husband of Paula M. (Gordon) Rader to whom he was married on August 12, 1995. He was born in North Kingston, Rhode Island on May 18, 1954. He was raised and educated in North Attleboro and had resided in Attleboro for many years. Richard was employed by Local 4 as an operating engineer For the last 20 years. He was extremely devoted to his family in particular his grandchildren. He treasured the time he spent riding with his friends on his Harley Davidson. Richard enjoyed woodworking and building things with his hands, working in his yard and restoring things. He always had a kind word for everyone. He was everyone's friend. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him. In addition to his wife of 17 years, he leaves two children: Corri Lynn Berube and her husband, Richard N. Berube, of Attleboro and Eric Paul Rader and his wife, Julie A. (Davis) Rader, of Norton; two stepchildren: James H. Moffat and his wife, Leanne (Delaney) Moffat, of South Attleboro and Jessica L. (Moffat) Ressler and her husband, Craig R. Ressler, of Attleboro; 8 grandchildren and countless friends. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM in the "Memorial Chapel" of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. For those in need of a local ride to visitation simply call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 10:00 AM from the "Memorial Chapel" of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro with the Rev. Kenneth Boyle, Pastor of Candleberry Chapel, South Main Street, Attleboro, officiating. Burial will follow St. Stephen's Cemetery, Attleboro. An invitation will be extended to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at the conclusion of services at a location to be announced. Please do not send flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. Rader's name may be made to Toys for Tots, 21 Drydock Avenue, Boston, MA 02210 or by accessing www.toysfortots.org so the holidays may be brighter for children in need. To send the family a written expression of sympathy or for additional information please visit www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200