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RICHARD KIMBALL Obituary
Richard A. Kimball Jr., of Lincoln, Massachusetts and Leadbetter Island, Maine, formerly of New York, died on April 15 in Massachusetts. He was 85. The cause was Parkinson's disease, his family said. Mr. Kimball was born in New York City in 1930, and grew up in Manhasset, Long Island. He was the son of Richard A. Kimball, an architect, and Josephine Dodge Kimball. After graduating from Brooks School and Yale University, he served in the U.S. Army for the 82nd Airborne before attending Yale Law School. He practiced law in New York as a partner of Hughes, Hubbard and Reed. An ardent Whiffenpoof, an a capella group at Yale, he was also passionate about Land Conservation, serving for years on the Board of the Dutchess Land Conservancy in Millbrook, NY, where he retired. He is survived by his wife, Hopeton, three children, George Kimball, Sam Kimball and Sylvia Kimball Perry, and eight grand children. Burial will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the Dutchess Land Conservancy, P.O. Box 138, Millbrook, NY 12545.
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Roberto Rivas
May 15, 2015
It's terrible to hear about your loss and we express our deepest sympathy to your family, May he rest in peace.
Sarah Timothy
May 14, 2015
I'm sorry for the family's loss. He will be remembered for sure, thanks for his contributions to the community.
Kevin Martins
May 13, 2015
He was a guest on some of our gatherings a few years back, and I must say that Mr. Kimball was a passionate man. I know that he had lived a wonderful life, and we're glad we were a part of it.
Gareth Morris
May 12, 2015
My family is saddened with this news. Though we haven't directly worked with Mr. Kimball, my colleagues at the office who worked with him twice called him a true professional who gets the job done.
April 28, 2015
To Hopeton and Family,
Remembering many happy days and songs on Leadbetters Island!
Sending love and sympathy to you,Hopeton, and your family. With Much, Much love from Patsy Reynolds Colhoun
April 27, 2015
George and family, I know just how you feel having lost my own father this fall. May your memories of him and your time together bring you comfort during this incredibly sad time. Though I haven't seen you in years (since Jamie perhaps)the photo of your father reminded me so much of you George. All my best wishes and deepest condolences, Patty Held Grunebaum
April 17, 2015
Deban and I are so saddened by Dick's passing. He was a genuinely giving, humane, brilliant, passionate person who I looked up to and hope to emulate. A very high standard indeed. Will never ever forget him. Tom Flexner
April 17, 2015
Sylvia and family, Please accept my prayers for you and your mom. May he be at peace.
Salone
April 17, 2015
I am so sorry for the family's loss. May the God of all comfort give you peace through prayer during this difficult time. Philipians 4:6,7
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