In Memory of Rev. Richard M Fewkes (1936−2026) 

We offer our condolences to the family and colleagues of the Rev. Richard M. Fewkes, who died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 89.

Richard is survived by his partner and dearest friend, Connie Joy Johnson; his four children, Charles Buckley (Karen), James Buckley (Donna), Kenneth Buckley (Barbara), and Jennifer Loring (Daniel); his ten grandchildren, Adam Buckley, Andrew Buckley, Nathan Buckley, Kenneth Buckley Jr., Katelyn Buckley, Eric Buckley, Allison Cabral, Julia Cabral, Elijah Loring, and Marlena Loring; and his five great-grandchildren, Claire, Caroline, and Mary Buckley, and Jonathan and Hannah Buckley. He is also survived by his sister, Maxine Batrawi.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life Reception will be held at 11:00 a.m. on July 11, 2026, at the First Parish in Norwell, 24 River Street, Norwell, MA 02061. All are welcome to attend. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Parish in Norwell Ministry Fund, 24 River St., Norwell, MA 02061.

Notes of condolence may be emailed to Jennifer Loring at jennloring72@yahoo.com or mailed to 129 Elm Street, Stoneham, MA 02180. 

A more complete obituary will follow.