Richard M. Gustafson, 85, of New Britain, passed away on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. Born in New Britain, he was the son of Ernest and Jennie (Ahlquist) Gustafson. Richard was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was formerly employed at Emhart which later became Corbin Russwin, and Black and Decker, before retiring. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 at 1 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain. Burial will be in Swedish Cemetery, Portland. There are no calling hours.