Cumberland Richard Dixon Gadbois, 81, died peacefully at Miriam Hospital after a short illness on July 24, 2010. He was the loving husband to Gabrielle (Cullen) Gadbois for 59 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Ovilard and Abbie (Dixon) Gadbois. He thrived in his forested home in Cumberland for the past 43 years, previously living in Pawtucket. A teacher in the Pawtucket School system for 32 years before retiring in 1988, he was active in collecting and trading in military memorabilia, antiques, books, and lately, wooden masks. He was previously employed by the Railway Express Co. as a warehouseman. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, serving with Co H, of the 31st Infantry "Dixie" Division. He was a 1958 graduate of the former RI College of Education, now RI College, and graduated from LaSalle Academy Class of 1947. He was a former Eagle Scout, Troop 81, Providence. He was also a communicant of St. Joan of Arc Church, Cumberland. Besides his wife, he is survived by his sister, Rita Simonton of Huntington Beach, CA; his children: David Gadbois and his wife, Kerry, of Tacoma, WA, Marie Belair and her husband, Guy, of Cumberland, Danielle Smith and her husband, Tim, of Exeter, Philip Gadbois and his wife, Christine, of Seekonk, MA, Steven Gadbois and his wife, Maryann, of Lincoln, Lorraine Brasch and her husband, Peter, of Lincoln, Robert Gadbois and his wife, Dee, of North Scituate, Theodore Gadbois and his wife, Carrie, of Holderness, NH, Mark Gadbois and his wife, Anne, of Cumberland, Christopher Gadbois of Lincoln; 27 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Constance Hurm and the late Robert Gadbois. Dick Gadbois will best be remembered for his quick wit, his devotion to his wife, and his cordiality, and his love for two-dollar bills. His funeral with military honors will be held Saturday, July 31 at 9:00 AM from the J.J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Joan of Arc Church, 3357 Mendon Rd., Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 30. Direction/guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com