Holliston-

Richard Marchand, 77, of Holliston, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at his home. Born in Framingham, he was the son of the late Margaret (Quinn) and Arthur Marchand.

An Army Veteran, Richard had formerly worked at the Mass Mental Health Department at Medfield State Hospital and in Danvers and Waltham, where he retired.

He is survived by his brother, Arthur Marchand and his wife Gloria of Annapolis, MD, his niece and nephew, Margaret and Arthur, 5 great nieces and nephews, and 1 great-great niece.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 24th from 5-7p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. www.ChesmoreFuneralHome.com A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 25th at 9:00a.m. at St. Mary’s Church of Holliston. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Waltham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Diabetes Assoc. P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA, 22312 or diabetes.org