Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Dr. Richard William "Dick" Whitfield
1939 - 2023
FUNERAL HOME
Richard Whitfield Obituary
South Strafford, VT - Richard "Dick" Whitfield, remembered for his vibrant and open-hearted spirit, died on June 7, 2023 at Hackensack Hospital in New Jersey following health challenges. Dick was born in Louisville Kentucky, youngest son of Marshall and Dorothy Whitfield. The family moved to Garden City, New York where Dick was an avid learner and star football player. He loved gardening, beginning as a boy. His first year at Dartmouth College, Dick broke his leg skiing, and recovering at Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, fell in love with physical therapist, Pamela Babcock. Graduating from Dartmouth College in 1962, Pam and Dick were married in June, 1963, embarking on a Maine wilderness honeymoon by bicycle and canoe. Dick returned to Dartmouth for a Masters Degree and then earned a Doctorate of Engineering from Thayer School. Inventor and entrepreneur, Dick founded his thermal spray business, Whitco, selling torches but his true love was growing flowers and vegetables.
Children, Pamela Telos and Richard Tor, were born in Hanover, NH in 1965 and 1968. The family moved to Rowayton, Connecticut and then to Issaquah, Washington. They moved back to Hanover, NH in 1979, and Pam and Dick to South Strafford, VT ten years later.
Dick is survived by his children, his brother-in-law Colonel Howard Whitfield and family of California, and family and friends across the country. He encouraged everyone to follow their hearts and do what they love.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Whitfield
Sponsored by Davis Memorial Chapel.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Richard Whitfield's name
Memorial Events
for Richard Whitfield
How to support Richard's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Richard Whitfield's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
