Richard E. Warmington, 74, a retired West Bridgewater police officer, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 17, 2018 surrounded by his family after a long but dignified struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Quincy and raised in Brockton, he was a son of the late Phyllis and Edward Warmington. He was the beloved husband of Joyce (Thayer) Warmington for almost 37 years; loving father of Kathleen Sylvester of Florida, R. Scott Warmington (and Jennifer) of Assonet, Christopher Snell Jr. (and Kristine) of Bridgewater and Jennifer Edgerly (and Roger) of West Bridgewater; devoted Papa of Andrew Warmington (and Lauren), Brittany Warmington, Christopher Snell III, Alexandra and Graham Edgerly, and Carlee Snell; great-grandfather of Virginia Warmington; brother of Susan Donnelly (and Peter) of Florida and Craig Warmington (and Mary) of Middleboro; and he leaves nieces, nephews and many dear friends.  He resided in West Bridgewater for over 50 years and served on the police force there for 42 years, the last 6 years of which he was the Plymouth County Prosecutor for the town. He later worked security for CNT in Bridgewater. Richard enjoyed traveling, New England sports, collecting baseball cards and coins, reading, movies and the beach.  All are welcome to calling hours Monday 4-7 p.m. and a 7 p.m. Time of Remembrance in Waitt Funeral Home, 850 North Main St. Brockton. Cremation and private committal. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 321 Manley St. West Bridgewater MA 02379 www.oldcolonyhospice.org. 

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