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Richard Hubbard Obituary

Richard Hubbard, age 82, Vero Beach, Fla., son of Henry and Cecilia Hubbard, born and raised in Danbury, prior to retiring in Florida. Dick was the loving husband of Mabel (Northrop) Hubbard with whom he shared his life for 62 years. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was a successful businessman. Dick and his wife, Mabel owned The Brookfield Mobil and Pit Stop Deli for many years. Dick and Mabel were the founders and long time members of The Connecticut Rebels Fife & Drum Corps. They enjoyed spending time with and traveling with hundreds of members throughout the years. Upon his retirement, Dick enjoyed traveling in his motor home and sailing the Indian River with his co-captain, companion and beloved wife Mabel. Besides his wife he leaves a son, Michael Hubbard and his wife, Hannah of Bethlehem; a daughter, Linda and her husband, Daniel Craig of Vero Beach, Fla., a daughter Nancy Gill of Vero Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren and two sisters, Florence Foley and Barbara McDonald. A private service was held and Mr. Hubbard was buried with full military honors at The South Florida National Cemetery.

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Published by The News-Times on Nov. 7, 2010.

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November 26, 2010

Aunt Mabel,I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Dick.I remember him as a handsome man with kind eyes.When I was a child you and he always seemed so perfect for each other.Again I am sory for your loss.

November 12, 2010

Linda-- sorry to read about your dad.Thought of you and Dan often over the years. Again very sorry to hear about your dad. Jeff deMoraes

November 11, 2010

I have so many loving memories,Dick was a second father,friend and leader toall of us who grew up in the rebels.I'll always remember the day I first met him. He was standing outside the sliders in his driveway with a white shirt ,dark trousersand a pair of bass sticks and pipe in his belt. Remembering back he was so friendly and reassuring to a young boy who had heard the music from the next neighborhood..What a privelige it was to have known him for so long.Good by Mr Hubbard (Pat Sullivan Danbury and Texas)

Chris LaRose

November 10, 2010

Dear Michael and Family, I am sorry for your loss. Keep your happy memories close at heart. Love, Chris LaRose

Joni Montesi-Stankaitis

November 8, 2010

Mabel and Family: I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. My years in The Connecticut Rebels were some of the best years of my life, and I would not trade them for anything. God Bless you and your family .

Jim Yoder

November 8, 2010

My Condolences to The Entire Family

Pam Tokarchik

November 7, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

james leonard

November 7, 2010

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

ROGER SMITH

November 7, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dave Wirtes sr.

November 7, 2010

Dear Mabel,& family sorry for your loss,Dave&Joyce Wirtes Sr.Bert&Curt Golder brother&inlaws.PAT Wirtes Burns also.

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