Richard P. “Dick” Diggins, 77, of Bedford, known for his thoughtfulness and quick wit, passed away at his home, Monday, January 25, 2021.
A Nashua native, Dick was born on November 8, 1943, one of ten children of the late Albert and Delima (Levesque) Diggins. Educated in local schools, he was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1962. Nicknamed the “Rocket” in high school, he was an outstanding track star and was honored as Nashua High’s Athlete of the Year and was inducted into the Nashua Athletics Hall of Fame in 1997. Dick was awarded a full four-year track and field scholarship to the University of Cincinnati. He was the first student from Nashua High School to receive a scholarship as a result of track and field.
Dick enjoyed a long career with Anheuser-Busch, Inc. as a manager for 30 years.
A perfect day for Dick would be good food, an ice-cold Budweiser, and a lineup of NFL games. He also loved a good party and to be surrounded by friends and family.
He was a loving husband to Ellen M. (Dion) Diggins, whom he married in 1968; caring father of Scott Diggins of Portsmouth and Todd Diggins and his partner Krystin Ward of Dover; three sisters, Doris Dupont and her husband Wilfred of Nashua, Gloria Savage of Goffstown and Patricia Rodgers and her husband Kenneth of Stuart, FL; two brothers, Roger Diggins and his wife Treva, and Roland Diggins and his wife Bernice all of Nashua; along with many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends.
In addition to his parents, Dick was predeceased by a sister, Lucille G. Clark; and three brothers, Albert Diggins, Jr., Daniel Diggins and Thomas Diggins.
There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 29 Spring Street, Nashua, Friday, February 5th at 9:30 a.m. Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
