Richard F. Willison

Richard F. Willison, age 67 of New Bedford, died Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital.

He was the longtime loving companion of the late Kathleen Bennett and the son of late Patricia Malrich Rusnak and Shelby Willison.

He was born in Hammond, Indiana, moved to this area 20 years ago and worked as a Welder for the Monters Corporation.

His family includes his children: Richard Henley of Indiana and Michelle of Indiana, 2 stepchildren: Dawn Deston of Dartmouth and Donovan Bennett of Fall River; siblings: Jim Willison of Indiana, Christine Beam of Indiana, Sharon Melton of Tennessee and the late Rusty and Matt Willison; grandchildren: Dylan, Taylor, Amber, William, Bri, Emily, Isabelle and Sammy.

Arrangements are private and in the care of Perry Funeral Home, 111 Dartmouth St. in New Bedford.