Crime & Safety

Retired Hyannis Firefighter Richard Knowlton Dies At 59

A uniformed walkthrough will be held prior to the public wake Thursday afternoon.

HYANNIS, MA – A retired Hyannis firefighter has passed away at 59 years old. Lt. Richard Knowlton died Aug. 4 following a "long and courageous battle with occupational cancer," according to the Hyannis Fire Department.

Arrangements are below.

Wake:

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Location: Osterville Baptist Church
824 Main Street
Osterville, MA
Date: Thursday, August 9, 2018
Time: 4-8 p.m.

Uniformed Walkthrough will take place prior to the public wake at 3:45 p.m. All uniformed members are asked to stage at 3 p.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church at 76 Wianno Ave.

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Funeral:

Location: Our Lady of Victory Church
230 South Main St
Centerville, MA
Date: Friday, August 10, 2018
Time: 11 a.m.

Uniformed members are requested to stage at Our Lady of Victory Church at 10 a.m.
MEMORIAL SERVICE AND COLLATION TO IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW CHURCH SERVICE.
Honor Guards / Pipes & Drums Requested. Please contact Lt. Brian Lawrence if available at 508-685-7235

Photo courtesy of Doane Beale & Ames Funeral Home

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