Richard “Dick” Rank

May 11, 1941 - November 1, 2026

Richard “Dick” Rank, age 85, of Pembroke, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of the family he chose and loved as his own. 

Born on May 11, 1941, Dick was the son of the late Albert M. Rank and Annie T. (Connor) Rank. He was predeceased by his brothers Albert Rank and Bob Connors. Although Dick never had children of his own, he was blessed with a family built not by blood, but through decades of friendship, loyalty, love, and devotion.

For more than 60 years, Dick shared an incredibly special friendship with Barbara A. Lane. Dick first met Barbara and her husband, the late William F. Lane, when he moved to Pembroke, Massachusetts, and they became neighbors. Following William’s passing, Dick and Barbara continued their lifelong friendship as life partners and devoted companions, caring for one another and sharing their lives together. Their relationship was built on a lifetime of friendship, trust, companionship, and love.

Through his many years as part of Barbara and William’s lives, Dick became an important and cherished presence in the lives of their children and their families: Michael and Joanne Lane, and their children Lindsey and Michael; Christopher Lane and his daughter Monica Lane; Jennifer Jarvis and her children Stephanie Ragab, Steven Jarvis, and Tayla Jarvis; and David Lane and the late Robin Culhane and their son Justin Culhane. Dick watched their family grow through the generations and remained a meaningful and beloved part of their lives.

Through his many years as part of Barbara’s life, Dick also formed a special and lasting friendship with Barbara’s sister, Elizabeth Hamilton, and Elizabeth’s daughter, Beth Hamilton. They became an important part of the extended family and circle of friendships Dick treasured throughout his life. The many years, memories, conversations, and time shared together created bonds that meant a great deal to him and will be fondly remembered.

Dick also shared a very special bond with his niece, Sharon Connor, who lives in Florida. Despite the distance between them, Sharon always made a point to call, check in on him, and make sure he knew she was thinking of him. Her care, love, and continued presence meant more to Dick than words could express, and she held a very special place in his heart. 

Dick held an especially important place in the life of his goddaughter, Stephanie Ragab, and her husband, Ahmed Ragab, of Pembroke. He was far more than a godfather to Stephanie—he became the father figure she needed and went above and beyond to fill that role. He was someone she could depend on at every stage of her life. They loved each other immensely and looked out for one another always and forever. Towards the end of Dick’s life, their bond greweven stronger as the roles were reversed and Stephanie took care of everything he needed without hesitation. For her, there was and would be no other way.

As Stephanie’s family grew, so did Dick’s role within it. He became a grandfather figure to her four sons, Adam, Alex, Aiden, and Aaron Ragab, who were fortunate to grow up knowing his love, guidance, and constant presence in their lives. They will miss him tremendously. 

Dick also shared an especially close bond with Tayla Jarvis and her boyfriend, Jarred Ferreira. To Tayla, Dick was far more than a family friend—he was a father figure who helped raise her and played an irreplaceable role in her life. The laughter they shared, the lessons he taught her, the love he gave, and the countless moments in between helped shape the person she became.Tayla will forever carry those lessons and memories with her and will always consider having Dick in her life one of her greatest blessings.

For many years, Dick worked as a tractor-trailer driver for Jenkins and Simmons in Abington. Driving was more than just part of his working life—it was something he continued to enjoy long afterward. One of his favorite things to do was simply to “take a drive”. Those drives did not always have a destination and could sometimes end up in the most random and unexpected places. To those lucky enough to ride along with him, not knowing exactly where they would end up was simply part of the adventure.

Dick also loved camping, taking many trips and making memories with his family over the years. He enjoyed watching sports and keeping up with his favorite teams. He was happiest enjoying the simple things in life—whether he was settling in to watch a game, heading out on a camping trip, spending time with family, or getting behind the wheel for one of his famous drives.

To Dick, family was never defined solely by a last name or by blood. It was defined by the people who showed up for one another, shared their lives together, cared for each other through difficult times, laughed together, and remained by each other’s side through the years. By that definition, Dick had a very large and loving family.

During the final chapter of his life, Dick was surrounded by the same kind of love and care that he had given to others throughout his lifetime. His family remained beside him, making sure he knew just how deeply he was loved.

Dick leaves behind many people who loved him immensely and whose lives were made better simply by having known him. 

Although saying goodbye to Dick is incredibly difficult, those who loved him will carry him with them always. His legacy lives on in more than a family tree—it lives in the family he helped create through love, friendship, loyalty, and more than six decades of shared memories.

Dick may not have had children of his own, but he leaves behind generations of people who loved him as a father, grandfather, godfather, uncle, companion, best friend, and family. He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 3:00pm-7:00pm and a funeral will be held Friday, November 7, 2026 at 11:00am both will be located at Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main Street Kingston, MA 02364. Burial will follow at Pembroke Center Cemetery 45 Oldham Street Pembroke, MA 02359.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dick’s memory to Croi Health Hospice Team.