Richard E. Hanscom

Richard Elmore Hanscom
1938-2025

WALTHAM MASSACHUSETTS—Richard E. Hanscom, 87, of Waltham, Massachusetts, died Tuesday September 9, 2025 in Allston, Massachusetts.

He was born in Sanford on February 12, 1938 the son of Elmore and Gladys (Ricker) Hanscom. He grew up in Sanford and graduated from Sanford High School in 1956. He attended Florida State University for two years before entering the United States Navy. He served four years in the Navy as a Dental Technician. In 1965, he attended the P.G.A. Business School and became a P.G.A. Pro. He worked at several golf clubs over the years and was on the P.G.A. Tour in 1967 and 1968.

As a golfer, Richard won many tournaments both as a junior and an adult. He was a Class A Member of the P.G.A since 1967.He served as Executive Committee Member, New England, P.G.A from 1972-1973 and helped formulate policy, guidelines and operational programs for the New England Section. He also served as New England P.G.A. secretary for three years and was New England P.G.A. President from 1977-1979. Richard also served as Honorary President of the New England Section and was on the National Rules Committee for several years. He was the 1987 Teacher of the Year, P.G.A. of America, New England Section.

Richard is survived by his wife, Cynthia F. Hanscom; his children, Mark J. Hanscom and his wife Kari and Theresa J. Hanscom; his grandchildren, Trystyn, Delaney and her fiancé Evan, Brenden and his wife Alex and Ian and one great-grandson, David.

A Celebration of life will be held at 12 Noon on October 25, 2025 at Cyprian Keys, 284 East Temple Street, Boylston, Massachusetts.