Dr. Richard W. Aspen of 57 South Street, Barre, MA, died peacefully in his home Sunday, July 8th after a long illness. He leaves a daughter, Deborah A. Aspen of Boston and Barre, a son, Richard V. Aspen, a sister, Anita J. Aspen of Gardner, and five nieces and nephews. His wife, Dorothy B. Aspen, to whom he was married in 1948, predeceased him in 1989.
     Calling hours will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 12th, at the Pillsbury Funeral Home, 96 South Barre Road, Barre, MA. Funeral services will be private with burial at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202.