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Richard Lathrop Obituary
"Dick" was born on April 15, 1926, the son of Clifford and Elizabeth Lathrop of Norwich. He was united in marriage in 1951, to Ethel Francis Barrie.
He leaves behind his brother, Clifford Lathrop of Sun City, Ariz.; his son, Alan Lathrop of Lake Winnipesaukee, N.H.; his daughter, Susan Burns and her husband, Rob, of Mystic; his grandson, Daniel Lathrop and his wife, Aly, and their daughter, Cara of Westminster, Mass.; his granddaughter, Heather Greenman and her husband, Jeff, of Newport Coast, Calif.; and his grandson, Thomas Burns and his wife, Sara, of Boston.
He was predeceased by his sisters, Phyllis Smith and Carol Lathrop, and also his loving wife, Ethel "Chibbie", who passed away five days earlier.
Dick spent most of his working career at Electric Boat (EB) where he designed ventilation systems for submarines. He was an accomplished wood worker, who built various pieces of furniture and beautiful bedrooms for his son and daughter in their home in Norwich. After retiring from EB, he and his wife opened TLC Custom Framing shop in Taftville which they operated for 10 years. His woodworking skills and his wife's artistic talents meshed, leading to unique and high quality results for their many customers.
The family wants to give a very special thanks to all those at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital ICU whose care and compassion was outstanding. We would also like the opportunity to again thank the staff of Avalon Health Center and Beacon Hospice Center for the care they provided Chibbie.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or www.alz.org.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., Mystic, to honor both Dick and Chibbie's lives. A memorial service will be held at the Ledyard Congregational Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, to celebrate their lives and their long and wonderful marriage of 62 years. A private burial will be performed later in the day at Maplewood Cemetery in Norwich.
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Jude Lathrop
August 24, 2013
"Look at all the damn trees!" Thinking of you!
August 23, 2013
thinking of you
Paul Mathieu
August 23, 2013
Alan & Sue; I am certain that you have many found memories of your parents. When I lived on Harland Rd. in Norwich they stopped at my house & picked up a load of chestnut boards that I had taken off of my home & used them in their TLC Framing business. That was many years ago, but I do remember them well. Enjoy the memories.
Sue Selvidio-Stanley
August 23, 2013
Dear Sue and Family,
So many fine memories of the days on Reservoir Road with the Lathrops. I can still hear your mom's laughter. Sue, your parents were so very kind and a wonderful loving couple. Sending you good thoughts, and gentle healing.
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Jeff Greenman
August 22, 2013
It was a pleasure getting to meet both of these wonderful people before they left us. They left a lifetime of great memories for anyone who was lucky enough to get close to them. They will be missed.
tad and charlene kopij
August 22, 2013
alan sorry to read about the death of your dad, and mom. our condolences.
Constance Rondeau
August 22, 2013
Dear Sue and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your parents. I am thinking of you all and hoping that many wonderful memories will keep them close in your hearts.
With sympathy
Connie Rondeau
Stacey
August 22, 2013
Warm thoughts heading your way. I am sorry that both Richard and Ethel have passed on they truly were delightful people. I will miss them both.
Paul Basilica
August 22, 2013
Deepest Sympathies for your loss. I worked with Dick in the Vent group from 1974 until he retired. Never had a bad word for anyone and one of the nicest guys I ever had the pleasure to know. I know he will be sadly missed.
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