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Malcolm Specht Obituary
Richard "Dick"
West Irondequoit/Webster, NY: It is with profound sadness that the children of Malcolm Richard "Dick" Specht announce his passing on December 14, 2016 at the Elizabeth House Hospice in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Malcolm and his wife, Jeanne Specht, lived for many years in West Irondequoit and Webster, NY. Malcolm relocated to Brevard, NC, in May, 2016 to be closer to his children.
Malcolm was born September 27, 1932, in New York City to the late Malcolm A. Specht and Marjorie Ryder Specht. He received his undergraduate degree from Yale University and his graduate degree from Cornell University. Malcolm worked as a research physicist at Eastman Kodak for more than 30 years and was instrumental in the development of many imaging technologies. He also served in the U.S. Navy in both active duty and reserve service and retired with the rank of Captain.
Malcolm was active in his church community and served on the Parish Council. He participated in many volunteer activities including that of Boy Scout Troop Master for several years. With his wife Jeanne, Malcolm volunteered many hours to the St. Andrews Food Pantry in Rochester.
Happily married for more than 50 years, Malcolm is predeceased by his beloved wife, Jeanne. He is survived by his children Alison Specht Trenga (Kevin Trenga), Heidi Specht Lamb (John Lamb), Gretchen Specht Herbert (Roger Herbert), and Jonathan Specht; brother E. Michael Specht, sisters Elizabeth Specht Rossiter and Eugenie Specht Sarro; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
A memorial mass will be held at 9 a.m. January 16, 2017 at Sacred Heart Church in Brevard, NC. Military Honors will be provided by the Veterans of Transylvania County.
Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com
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Jane/ Dave DeVoldre
December 31, 2016
To all the Spechts:
We have very fond memories of your family , mom and dad living next door to my dad all those years. Jean came to help Gretchen babysit on occasion when our little ones 15 months apart required more hands than Gretchen had! Our very first babysitter, we never forgot you. Thank you. Your mom was always so kind and generous, and was such a caring, loving and wonderful mom.
Your dad was so kind and thoughtful, always had a smile and kind word when we saw him. They raised intelligent, kind and compassionate children.
I will remember most how so very proud they were of each of you.
When Jean was the school nurse at Listwood, where I taught, she would just beam as she spoke of each of you and the paths your lives had taken as you grew up. Their faces lit up with joy as they shared your adventures. You were their greatest accomplishment and they were proud proud parents!
Please know that our hearts are with you at this time. We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss. We will keep you all in prayer as you navigate this time of sadness and loss.
Stay close to each other and be well.
Sincerely,
Jane and Dave DeVoldre
Amy, Katie and Maureen
Oakridge Dr.
JUNE JONES
December 25, 2016
FAMILY OF RICHARD SPECHT,
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. DICK AND I WERE GOOD FRIENDS WHILE HE WAS GOING TO YALE. HAD MANY HAPPY TIMES TOGETHER.
JUNE MENEELY JONES
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