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2015
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for RICHARD POULSEN
June 1, 2020
What a great Legacy. Love to the family. From Judith and Gabor
Cecil Dye
May 31, 2020
Richard was a Mentor and friend. We worked together in DEC's GIA organization and enjoyed our journeys to places like Hong Kong and Australia as we worked with our local organizations clients and prospective clients. Those were great days and Dick was a wonderful leader. RIP
Cecil Dye
May 31, 2019
Dick was a great Leader, developer of people and businesses. It was an Honor to know him, be Mentored by him and call him a friend.
Teresa Philbin-Davidson
March 28, 2017
My dear sweet boss of many years at DEC GIA in Acton, MA. Truly adored him and was blessed to have worked for him as his Exec. Ass't for many years. Had many enjoyable times with our team here and on our travels overseas...May he and his beloved wife, Gail rest in peace
June 23, 2015
We were very saddened to hear of Dick's passing. May cherished memories of both Dick and Gail help to comfort you at this most difficult time.
Ron & Margaret Rondeaur
Ray Kirwin
June 14, 2015
May the Poulsen family take comfort in the fact that Dick was a great leader. He constantly solved problems for us at DEC. When I was a sales manager at City Bank in NY and we had an international problem, Dick inevitably came up with a solution. He was a class act and he will be missed by many of us. Rest in Peace.
Cecil Dye
June 12, 2015
Dick was an outstanding leader and developer of people. It was my great fortune to work for him in GIA and he was later a key player in my promotion to California. Customers, employees and everyone who knew him are sad to hear this news. RIP Mr. Poulsen, Thank You for being a Friend.
June 12, 2015
Dear Chris, Shelley and Kevin
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Memories of good times shared with your mom and dad remain with us. God bless.
Diane and Jake
Pat Cataldo
June 11, 2015
Dick was a great guy and a first rate executive. One of my fondest memories of him was at a field service managers meeting in Phoenix. The agenda consisted of various presentations from field managers. I am not sure of the individual who went up next to present but I think his first name was Bill. He absolutely froze at the podium and couldn't say a word. The audience waited and nothing happened. After a few minutes, Dick, recognizing the problem, went up to the podium, put his arm on his shoulder and said, "I have no doubt Bill had a great presentation prepared for us but I think in this situation, we should give him a pass and just thank him with a round of applause." We all clapped, Dick then escorted him from the stage, and the meeting went on. What a touch of class by Dick Poulsen - one that I, and others that were at the meeting, will never forget.
Those of us who worked with him will remember him fondly.
June 11, 2015
Dear Chris, Shelley and Kevin, Please know that we are saddened by the passing of your dad. We miss both of your parents very much. Our condolences to all of you at this time. We spent many, and I mean many wonderful times together, and we have very fond memories of both of them. We hope at this time you can focus on all the great times you had with them in the early years as well as in their later years. What fun to know that they were our neighbors for 13 years in Clearwater, Fl.
Our love to all of you and please keep in touch... Les and Judy Black
June 11, 2015
Our hearts go out to you and your families. As Gail's cousin I got closer to Dick and Gail as I got older and started visiting them in Montreal and then closer still when we were in Europe at the same time. John and Dick became close friends the minute they met. We had such good times together and such great memories. We miss both of them so very much. All our love,
John and Madeleine (Maggie)
June 10, 2015
All of DEC-Japan alumni members would like to extend feeling of condolences.
Donald & Phyllis Elias
June 10, 2015
Phyllis and I are left with wonderful memories of great times with Dick and Gail. We were always impressed with Dick's love of life whether enjoying a good time with friends, love of Gail or the positive impact he had on business associates.
Our condolences to the family and all those who were positively impacted by Dick in life.
June 10, 2015
A class act that was part of creating all that was good about Digital.
Sue Murphy
Karen Trachuk
June 9, 2015
Uncle Dick was such an important part of my growing years. Spending family time together, all of us - building the happy memories we reflect upon and smile.
Big hugs Chris, Shelly, Kevin
Bob Alessio
June 9, 2015
A fine gentleman! A soft-spoken, direct, fair, open and honest manager. A natural leader. A valued colleague and friend. Dick personified DEC: Dedicated, Enthusiastic, Competent. I'm grateful for the support Dick gave me during my GIA years, and was proud to serve him during my three years in Dec-Japan.
Sandra Smith
June 9, 2015
Brad and I were doing our back pack around Europe in 1974. We stopped in Geneva Switzerland to see Uncle Dick and Aunt Gail. We were starving waifs by the time we got there. We always tell the story of our stay in Geneva on how they fatten us up on raclette and more so we could continue our journey. Lovely memories of our adventurous uncle, so exciting to a young niece.
Our condolences to Chris, Shelley, Kevin and families.
Sandy and Brad
June 9, 2015
Dick helped me quite extensively when I worked at GIA haed office. What I learned form him are helping me even now in many ways.
I would like to exten my heartfelt condolences to the Poulsen's family.
Gen Narui Tokyo
John Kilkenny
June 9, 2015
During my time in the US with GIA Field Service and later with GIA in Hong Kong and Indonesia Dick stood out as a very fair and approachable manager, as well as being a very nice person. It was a pleasure and a privilege to work under him. RIP.
Ian Ferguson
June 9, 2015
One of the greatest men I ever worked with. He was a big help to me and it was a sad day when he retired. We considered Gail and Dick as true friends. We will remember them always.
Pat Molloy
June 9, 2015
He was a wonderful, thoughtful and generous leader. I had the privilege of working with Dick and loved it! He and Gail became friends, and we shared a some great times. That man definitely knew how to party.
I understand that his last years were terribly difficult, so I am sure you are wavering between relief and grief. I am glad that his suffering is over, but so sad that he had to go through it at all.
Brian Corbin
June 9, 2015
Sorry to hear of his passing. In the 1980's Digital Equipment of Canada was one of the best employers in Canada and the USA and the Field Service Organization was a great place to start my Career in technology.
Ron Wolf
June 9, 2015
I was so blessed to work for many excellent managers with Digital. Dick was one of the very best, It was a privilege to have known him as a leader and friend. Our hearts and thoughts are with the family. Shelley, Kevin and Chris, may our God Bless and keep you during this time. Dick we love you, Ron and Loretta
Rim Keris
June 9, 2015
Dick was a gentleman and an honorable man. I liked him. Sad that he is now gone but glad that he was here for those 80 years.
Grete Trachuk
June 8, 2015
heart of my heart 80 years of shared memories.We had such times.
Grete
Glen Houghton
June 8, 2015
Sincere condolences to the Poulsen family.
My time at DEC was the most formative of my career and Dick, through his management team had a very real hand in that.
June 8, 2015
So sorry to hear of Dick and Gail's passing. I worked for Dick for several years at DEC and met Gail during some of the Excellence events. Both very nice people.
Henk Vermaat
June 8, 2015
I rememer Dick as à honest and great manager.we are very sorry for thuis loss
June 8, 2015
Uncle Dick's personality filled any room that he was in. I fondly remember voyages on the Kingfisher. He had a life well lived.
Bob Brownson
June 8, 2015
Rest in Peace Dick! Working for Dick at Digital GIA was the highlight of my career at DEC. At this moment I have above my desk in my office a very fine print of old Singapore that Dick gave me many years ago when I was working there. Thanks again!
Shawn & Lisa Fennelly
June 8, 2015
Dear Kevin & Family, Lisa and I are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our prayers are with you all.
June 7, 2015
Dearest Shelley, Scott, Nikki Josh and family,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. May his memory forever be a blessing. With our deepest sympathy and love, Ellen and Steve
Judith copland
June 7, 2015
I loved Uncle Dick's marvellous sense of humor.
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