BROCKTON, Mass. – Richard S. Willits, 88, of Abington, Mass., formerly of Auburn, died Dec. 20 of health complications at Brockton Hospital.

Richard was a retired longtime English teacher in Auburn and a lover of Shakespearean literary arts. Also, he was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Richard is survived by his son, Keith Willits and his family.

He was predeceased by his wife, Methyl Hawkins.


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