Richard N. Blodgett, 78, of Upton, and formerly of Spencer, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024, at his home in Upton.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Leon and Ruth (Nelson) Blodgett, and was raised and educated in Spencer. He then attended Worcester Junior College and earned his associate’s degree.

Prior to retirement, Mr. Blodgett was employed as a draftsman, woodworker, and most recently as a bus driver. After retirement, he worked at Market Basket and at Dunkin Donuts in Upton, for 7 years.

Richard enjoyed cooking, baseball, listening to music, coffee, a peaceful sunny afternoon, talking with people, learning new things, a Widoffs Bakery bulkie, an old fashioned plain donut, Holy Cross Sports and anything related to his hometown of Spencer.

He is survived by his children Cheryll LeBlanc and her significant other Mark of Oxford, Richard Blodgett and his wife Elaine of Orlando, Fl, and Charles Blodgett and his wife Donna of Utah; his sisters, Carol St. Germain of Birmingham, AL, and LouAnn Bean of East Brookfield; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and two step-children, Molli Woodland and Cindi Minardi and their families.

Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 P.M. on Wednesday, December 18, in the Pickering & Son Upton Funeral Home, 45 Main Street, Upton.

A service will follow at 6 P.M. in the funeral home.