Published February 22, 2o19

MELROSE — Freeman O. Dicks, 84, of Melrose, formerly of Reading, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019.  

Freeman is the father of Freeman P. Dicks. He leaves behind his close friend Clare McLaughlin of Billerica, his sister Jean Velasco and his brother Charles Dicks both of Florida and many loving nieces and nephews.  

Family and friends were cordially invited to gather and share memories with Freeman’s family on Wednesday, February 20 in the Doherty Barile Family Funeral Home 11 Linden St., Reading, followed by a funeral Mass celebrating Freeman’s Eternal Life in St. Agnes Church 186 Woburn St., Reading.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in Freeman’s memory to The Reading Pleasant St. Center, 49 Pleasant St., Reading MA 01867.  

For directions or to send a memorial condolence www.barilefuneral.com or www.facebook.com/BarileFamilyFuneralHome.