Richard Seaman Doring

Richard Seaman Doring, 82, of Quincy, Massachusetts, passed away on July 14, 2025. A lifelong bachelor and proud Quincy native, Richard was predeceased by his brother, George Doring, in 2006. He is survived by his niece, Julie Doring of Durham, NC, and her family; his sister-in-law, Andrianne Maniatis; and cousins Eileen Marshall (Di Bona) of Weymouth and Kathleen Burns of Foxboro, MA. He was the son of George Frederick Doring and Julia Pangraze, also of Quincy.

Richard spent his career as a printing machine operator at the Boston Edison Company. For many years, he also cared for his paraplegic father after his mother’s death in 1969. Following his father’s passing in 1983, Richard was finally able to pursue his true passions. He began traveling—sometimes on weekend trips to historical sites, and sometimes to far-flung destinations such as St. Petersburg, Germany, Austria, England, and Scotland.

An ardent supporter of the arts, Richard could often be found wandering museums, attending concerts, browsing craft fairs, or catching the latest play or film. He relished fine dining—sometimes with friends, sometimes on his own, always with gusto. Toward the end of his life, he made a valiant attempt to dine at every restaurant in Boston’s North End, as if sensing that his declining mobility would soon keep him closer to home.

Known for his remarkable memory, Richard was the family’s go-to historian, always ready with names, dates, and stories. He faithfully checked in on friends and relatives each week by phone, recalling details of their lives and making sure to ask after everyone else in the family, too. Delightfully out of step with modern conveniences, Richard never owned a computer, cell phone, credit card, or a television without a dial—living happily on his own terms.

He will also be remembered for his nearly pathological aversion to waste. Richard never left home without a bag in hand, ready to collect forgotten treasures along his daily travels. Richard was a member of many cultural and historical organizations, including the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Victorian Society, and the Quincy Historical Society. Through these groups, he formed lasting friendships, and it is hoped that many of those friends will join his family in remembering him.

A loyal and loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Richard’s passing leaves a great void. His quick wit, love of conversation, and devotion to family and friends will be sorely missed.

A memorial service will be held on October 18, 2025, from 3pm to 5pm at the Hamel-Lydon Chapel, 650 Hancock St, Quincy, MA.