Richard W. Eagleston of Reading, MA passed away on January 19, 2020. He was 75 years of age. Richard was born in Arlington, MA on April 7, 1944, the son of the late Joseph and Marjorie (Enos) and brother of the late Ronald B. Eagleston. He grew up in Stoneham, MA and graduated from Stoneham High School in 1962. He went on to Curry College and received his Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Advertising in 1967.

Rich spent most of his career as General Manager of Hudson Bus Lines in Medford, MA and in later years was Assistant Program Director of Bridgewell (GLMH). He was also the owner of Pages Bookshop in Reading Square from 1980 – 1998. He retired in 2008. He was an avid collector of books, magazines, comic books, trains (his lifetime passion) and other historical items.

Richard was the beloved husband of Maureen V. (Jewell) for 52 years. Devoted father of Richard W. Eagleston, Jr. and his wife Kristen of Reading, MA, Erik T. Eagleston and his wife Andrea of Merrimack, NH, and Jason I. Eagleston and his wife Ann Margaret of Reading. Cherished grandfather to Stephanie, Megan, Elizabeth, Emily, Kelly, Christian, and Aaron, and beloved great-grandfather to Krista. Additionally, he is survived by many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his devoted companion, Shelby, his cocker-spaniel.

A funeral service celebrating Richard's life will be held Friday, January 24, at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading at 11am. Burial to follow at Forest Glen Cemetery in Reading. Funeral home visiting hours Thursday from 4 – 8pm.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Richard's memory to American Diabetes Association 260 Cochituate Road Framingham, MA 01701.