Richard Vernon Haines

HAINES, Richard Vernon, of Richmond, Virginia, died suddenly in his home on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, of a cardiovas-cular condition. He was 50. Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and raised in New Hampshire, he moved to Richmond to attend Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring in Fine Arts. Richard spent his career involved in the culinary arts, working at various eating establishments in and around Richmond. More recently, he was involved in dining room management for Meriwether Godsey, Inc., at St. Catherine's School for girls, and as Sous Chef for Roslyn, a retreat of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. Richard not only enjoyed food preparation as an occupation, he took great pleasure and pride in creating fine food dishes for his family and friends. Richard also enjoyed reading, book collecting, and was an avid outdoorsman. He especially enjoyed bird hunting and fishing in and around the Chesapeake Bay area of Virginia. Son of Frank Richard Haines and Leona Haines Davis, he is survived by his mother and stepfather, Richard Davis; and brothers, John Haines, his wife, Vickie, and their daughter, Rebecca; Dan Haines and his daughter, Jennifer; and Paul Haines, his wife, Patty, and their children, Joshua and Benjamin. Graveside services will be held in Hillsboro, New Hampshire at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to his family at 303 South St., Concord, N.H. 03301. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's memory may be made to your local SPCA.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.