Richard Beach, Jr.

NORTH OXFORD - Richard A. Beach, Jr., 44, of Prospect St., passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 6, 2011. He is survived by his son, Zachary R. Beach of Shrewsbury; two stepsons, Eric R. Olson of Shrewsbury and Sean M. Olson of Keene, NH; their mother, Laurie M. Beach of Shrewsbury; his mother, Roseann Beach Bashaw and her husband Robert of North Oxford; his father, Richard A. Beach, Sr. and his wife Barbara of Orange; his brother, Joseph P. Beach of Gardner; his stepbrothers, Stephen J. Bashaw of Dedham, Seth Beach of NH, Charles Ricko of Orange, and Chane Ricko of Orange; his stepsisters Sabrina Beach of NH and Carrie Ricko of Orange; his grandmother, Theresa M. Zina of Gardner; and several nephews, nieces, aunts, and uncles. He graduated from Tahanto High School in Boylston. Mr. Beach was previously a landscaper at Stony Brook Landscaping in Chelmsford. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Calling hours are Sunday, January 9, 2011, from 2-5 p.m. at Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. A funeral service and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in Richard's name.