West of Cambridge, November 16, 2008, Richard E. West, age 81. Beloved husband of Catherine (Ravanis) West. Devoted father of Karen Ruegsegger of Cambridge, Carol West of Woburn, Cheryl Sullivan of Melrose, Alan West of Cambridge, and the late Richard West. Funeral service will be held in the John C. Burns & Sons Funeral Home, 305 Broadway, Cambridge, Friday, November 21 at 10:00 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours, Thursday, November 20 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Richard�s name to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Retired employee of Polaroid Company, W.W. II, Navy Veteran. Interment, Cambridge Cemetery.