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Richard Ornsteen Obituary

Richard Ornsteen of Wellesley, Ma, on August 11, 2011, age 80, died from complications from t-cell lymphoma. Dick was the beloved husband of 53 years to Nancy (Borkum) Ornsteen. Loving father of Marjorie Litman and her husband bob, James Ornsteen and his wife Donna, Stephen Ornsteen and his wife Erin. Papa Dick to Ethan. Abby and Matthew Litman, Justin, Joshua and Jeremy Ornsteen, Lillian and Samuel Ornsteen. Devoted brother-in-law of Joan and Martin Epstein. Dear uncle to Michael and David Epstein. Dick attended Brown University. He worked at Kesslen Shoe Company in Maine before becoming a real estate broker, most recently at realty consultants. A memorial service was held. Donations may be made to Lymphoma Research, c/o dr. Ephram Hochberg, MGH, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114.

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Published by The Wellesley Townsman from Aug. 13 to Aug. 20, 2011.

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Jeffrey

August 14, 2011

I love you Dick!

Liz Charak

August 12, 2011

Godspeed my dear sweet cousin! Nancy, Margie, Jim and Stephen - our loving thoughts and prayers are with you! Liz & Betty

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