Richard “Dickie” Giles, 85, of Ashland, passed away on Wednesday Oct. 7th, surrounded by his loving family. Born to the late Alvin Giles Sr. and Eleanor (Shippy) Giles, Dick built a life rooted in family and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Dick founded Giles Real Estate and later owned the Yankee Pub Restaurant in Framingham. These ventures were an important part of his life, but his family held the closest place in his heart.

Dick’s beloved second wife, Roberta F. (Davis) Giles, preceded him in death. He leaves his four sons and their wives: Jeffery Giles and Tara Murphy; Richard Giles Jr. and Jamie; Steven Giles and Annita Tanini; and David Giles and Jenifer. He was a proud grandfather to Matthew, Dante, Andre, Benjamin, Luke Brady and Madison. He also leaves his first wife and the mother of his sons, Donna Giles, of Holliston, Massachusetts.

His family also includes Roberta’s children, Erik Watling, Cindy DiPlacido, and Sheri Williams, and her grandchildren, Emily and Evan Watling, Sophia, Ariana, Michael, and Marco DiPlacido, Sarah and Samantha Grant, Roberta’s son, William Watling, preceded him in death.

Dick is survived by his brothers, Roland “Rollie” Giles, whose wife, Carole, preceded him in death, and Larry Giles and his wife, Kathy. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Bette Clara “Betty” (Giles) Zani, Alvin “Al” Luburton Giles Jr., and Robert Francis “Bobby” Giles.

A graveside service will be held Wed. Oct. 14th at 11:00am in Edgell Grove Cemetery, Grove St. Framingham, MA. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 PM in the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA.