Richard Toolin, 81, of Tiverton, passed away at home on Sunday, October 20, 2024.  He was the husband of Arlene F. [Fitzgerald] Toolin.

Richard was born on June 6, 1943 in Fall River, MA, the son of the late Thomas A. and Irene [Ferreira] Toolin of Tiverton. He was a graduate of BMC Durfee High School class of 1961. After graduation, Richard served in the US Air Force for 4 years before returning to Tiverton in 1965.

Richard worked for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center [NUWC], Newport for 35 years before retiring in December 1999.  He then worked part-time for McLaughlin Research Corp. in support of his NUWC group. Richard's carrier was spent in the Mk 48 Torpedo Fleet Support group as a MK 48 torpedo and test equipment specialist. He was very proud of his Fleet technical assistance and annual NAVSEA MK 48 recertification team duties/contributions. He loved to travel with his co-workers and team members.

Richard was also an avid sailor, boater and sailboat racer. He grew up sailboat racing Candy class boats at the Tiverton Yacht Club [TYC]; also crewing for his father and Charlie LaRoue in regattas throughout Narragansett Bay. As an adult, he raced Sunfish and his cruising class sailboats at the TYC. Richard was an almost lifelong member of the TYC and was a TYC trustee. Richard loved fixing almost anything. Like his father, Richard also loved woodworking. He spent the last year working to restore a Candy class sailboat. He was a huge NASCAR fan. For over 20 years, he worked with a local owner's NASCAR Pro-Stock race team.

Survivors are his wife of over 35 years, Arlene; a daughter, Wendy Toolin Breau, and her husband Stephen of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; a son, Scott Toolin of Carver, MA.; a brother, Robert Toolin of Tiverton and 2 grandchildren, Chloe and Ella. Additionally, Richard is survived by 3 step children [Arlene's children] John Fitzgerald of Fort Meyers, FL; Laura Coristine of Newport, RI and Shannon Wright of Kansas City, MO; and 6 step grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Saturday, October 26 from 10AM to 12PM at the Pocasset Funeral home in Tiverton. A private burial will follow at Pocasset Hill Cemetery. To light a memorial candle or sign memorial register, please go to www.almeida-pocasset.com.