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Richard Kauset Obituary
Born on January 14, 1943 in Hartford, he grew up in Portland and attended Portland High School. He worked as a mechanic at Millane's Nursery in Cromwell before retiring in 2005. Richard had a passion for the outdoors enjoying hunting, fishing, boating and was an avid New England Patriots football fan.
Besides his wife, he leaves his daughters, Cherrie Knapp of Middletown, and Michelle Kauset of Florida, a sister, Pat Cartelli of Cromwell, his nephew, Justin Cartelli and many grandchildren. He will be missed by his best friend, John Breakfield and faithful dog, Bob.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 2, 2013 at 3PM at Portland Memorial Funeral Home 231 Main St Portland. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday from 2PM until the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society 701 Russell Rd Newington, CT. 06111. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.portlandmemorialfh.net
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January 6, 2013
Hi Liz, Nancy and I send our condolences your way. it has been awhile since we last spoke but we are sure you will miss Rich. We are here in East Hampton and glad to have a cup of coffee whenever you have time. Don & Nancy Briere
January 1, 2013
Liz: The Millane family is very sorry for your loss. I was a very nice and special guy who I really appreciated for his many years at our company. His sense of humour was unique and refreshing. He will be missed by those of us who knew him. Mike
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