Richard A. Weeks, age 86 of North Canton formerly of Elyria died suddenly Tuesday October 30, 2007. He was born in Oberlin on July 31, 1921 to the late Charles and Maude (Parsons) Weeks. While growing up in Oberlin he spent his summers on his grandparents' farm in Kipton. He was president of the Oberlin High School Class of 1939, received a Bachelor of Naval Science from the US Merchant Marine Academy in 1943 and served as a Naval officer during WW II sailing on merchant ships in war zones. In 1947 he received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Reserve University. After working for the Plain Dealer and Elyria Chronicle Telegram, Dick worked 32 years for the Bendix Corp. as an accountant. In Elyria he was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church, coached Little League Baseball for 18 years, enjoyed many Jazz Concerts at Oberlin College, and was a member of the Eagles. Living the last 10 years in North Canton with family, he was active at Holy Spirit Catholic Church as a Eucharistic Minister and Proclaimer of The Word, and a member of The Canton Horseshoe Club, VFW and American Legion. Throughout his life, Dick enjoyed playing tennis, bowling and pitching horseshoes. Dick had an insatiable love of learning demonstrated by his reading and attendance of college classes. He was a loving and devoted family man and preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Helen W. Weeks in 1997, sister Elizabeth Fuller and brother Charles Weeks. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Philip and Jeanette Weeks of Green, Richard and Elizabeth Weeks of New York City, John and Anne Weeks of the home; grandchildren, Michael (Heather) Weeks of Greenville, SC, Paul (Alison) Weeks, Thomas, Daniel and Charlie Weeks all of New York City, Sarah, Timothy and Halle Weeks of the home; great-granddaughter, Julia Weeks of Greenville. Friends may call Friday 2-4 & 6-8 PM in the Arnold Funeral Home, Hartville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday 10 AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Fr. John Zapp as celebrant. Burial follows in St. Mary's Cemetery, Elyria. In lieu of flowers Memorials may be made to Holy Spirit Religious Education and Youth Ministry, 2952 Edison St., NW, Uniontown, OH 44685. (Arnold 330-877-9364) www.arnoldfuneralhome.com