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ERNEST RICHARDS Obituary

RICHARDS--Ernest C., (Ernie), Physician, died at his home in Rye, NY on March 16, 2013. Beloved by his wife, Nancy and all their family. He was a graduate of The Hotchkiss School, Yale University, and Columbia University School of Medicine. "He was a fine Doctor and a kind person" who was dedicated to his practice of Internal Medicine. He loved music and was a loyal friend.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 26, 2013.

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Edward L, Richards 111

March 20, 2025

I still think of him often.
Always a great uncle.

Jeanne Rhinelander

April 4, 2013

Wonderful memories of the wedding of Ernie and Nancy-
Such a devoted husband who practiced medicine superbly but never forgot his Yale roots and his Whiffenpoof comrades.

John Gray

April 3, 2013

A first-rate dedicated doctor and a good friend for many many years. I'll miss his fun company and wonderful sense of humor.

Edward Richards III

March 26, 2013

A wonderful Uncle. I was always proud to be his nephew.

Dulaney Glen, MD

March 26, 2013

Many fond memories.

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