Richard W. Sweeney ROYALTON and LAKE BOMOSEEN-Richard William Sweeney, 73 of Royalton and Lake Bomoseen passed away peacefully September 11, 2020 with his brothers by his side at the Rutland Regional Medical Center. Richard was born on September 3, 1947 n Castleton, VT the son of Clarence and Dora Sweeney. He graduated from the West Rutland High School in 1965 and earned his teaching degree from Castleton State College. Richard was a lifetime educator; teaching at the South Royalton High School until his retirement. Survivors include his father Clarence Sweeney, his Aunt Florence Taggart, 3 brothers Gary (Loraine) of Castleton, Ronald (Becky) of Hydeville, and Daniel (Andrea) of Hampton, NY several nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Dora Sweeney in 2008 and a sister Doreen Sweeney-Dodge in 2017. Friends may call on Thursday September 24, 2020 from Noon until 2pm at the Durfee Funeral Home, 119 North Main St, Fair Haven, VT. A prayer service will be held 2pm at the funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Hillside Cemetery in Castleton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a local animal shelter or cancer center in his memory.