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Richard B. "Dick" Kydd

Richard Kydd Obituary

Of Beacon Hill, died October 15, 2007. He was the son of the late David and Magdelena (Thompson) Kydd. Husband of Sally Ann (Westhaver) Kydd. Father of Susan W. and her husband. Eric H. Kong of San Pedro, CA, Brian B. Kydd and his wife Wendy Mackey-Kydd of Arlington, MA and Brace B. Kydd and his wife Jane of Corona, CA. Grandfather of Jacob Mackey Kydd, Maeve Rose Kydd and Lena Chisako Kydd. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 10 AM in the Park St. Church, One Park St., (corner of Park & Tremont Sts., Boston). Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Richard B. Kydd to the Park Street Church, One Park St., Boston, MA 02108. Boston Harborside Funeral Home J. S. Waterman & Sons-Waring-Langone 617-536-4110

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 19, 2007.

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John Cooper

October 22, 2007

Sincere condolences.

John Cooper
Former manager, Victorian Society in America

Betty Miller

October 19, 2007

The Kydds will always be a part of our Kokosing. Sally,we met at camp when you were newlyweds.You are missed. Dick's very clever readings from the local paper on July 4th delighted all of us year after year!Fine memories.Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy, Love, Betty

Kathy Miller McNeill

October 19, 2007

Dear Susan, Brian and Bruce,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I have such fond memories of him in Kokosing. Especially his "dramatic readings" from Norway's "Advertiser Democrat". Fondly, Kathy Miller McNeill

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