Northborough – Richard Edmund Kane, Sr. passed away on December 1, 2014 at the age of 86 at his home. Dick is preceded in death by his wife Joan, his daughter Kathleen, and his brother Carol. He is survived by his son, Rick Kane, daughter-in-law Lisa, one grandson Justin, two granddaughters Paige and Kayleigh all from Hudson, and his sister Margaret Stenberg of Minot, ND.

Born in Alliance, Nebraska, Dick attended the University of Wyoming and then headed east, working in the Pittsburgh area until 1978 when he made the move to Northborough where he remained for over 30 years. Mr. Kane worked first as an engineer and later as Plant Manager for Westinghouse Electric Co. and later ASEA Brown Boveri. Dick was a devoted member of the IEEE, an active member of the community serving in town government and also an active church member at St. Rose of Lima parish. Dick enjoyed movies, travel and working on home improvement projects, with a particular talent in carpentry.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday December 4, 2014 from 5 – 7 PM at Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St. Northborough. Richard's funeral Mass of Resurrection will be held Friday, December 5, 2014 at 10 a.m. in St. Rose Church, 244 West Main St. Northborough. Burial will follow in Howard St. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Richard E. Kane, Sr. to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift. To share a memory or offer an online condolence for the family, please visit www.haysfuneralhome.com