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Donald Richard Obituary
Born in Philadelphia, PA, a son of the late Donald C. and Ella (Derry) Richard, he had lived in Pawtucket for 26 years before moving to Glocester 23 years ago.
Mr. Richard was a machinist and later an electronic assembler for Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Co., North Kingstown for 32 years, retiring in 1998.
An active mason, he was a past master of Jenks Lodge #24, F. & A.M., Pawtucket, the secretary of Daylight Lodge #48, F. & A.M., Cranston and was the Grand Lecturer for the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons for the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. He was an honorary member of Mount Moriah Lodge #8, F. & A.M., Lincoln.
He served in the Rhode Island Army National Guard during peacetime. He also served on the Board of Wardens for the Harmony Fire Department for several years.
He was a communicant of St. Philip's Church, Greenville.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Catherine L. 'Cathy' Richard of Warwick; two sons, Donald C. 'Doni' Richard III of Warwick and Peter L. Richard of Mt. Juliet, TN; two stepdaughters, Patricia Ciarlo and Susan Staniorski, both of Scituate; one stepson, Richard Springob of Grafton, MA; one brother, Robert Richard of Guilford, CT; ten grandchildren; two great granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.
A Masonic Service will be held MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 at 6:30 P.M. at BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 at 9:30 A.M. in St. Philip's Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Greenville. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call at BELLOWS-FALSO FUNERAL CHAPEL, 160 River Road, Lincoln MONDAY 3-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Richard's memory to CHIPS, c/o Grand Lodge of RI, 222 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 would be appreciated. For Directions and Guest Book, please visit www.bellowsfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Steve McGuire
December 15, 2008
Jean,
Please accept my deep sympathy on Don's passing. I know he was a good man and a good Mason and I have no doubt he was an equally good father and husband.
Steve McGuire
Herbert H. McGuire
December 14, 2008
I would like to extend my sympathy on your loss. I worked in Masonry with you & Don for many years. His presence will be sorely missed. May the Good Lord be with you & your family in your hour of need.
Herb McGuire, PGM
Russell & Marie Harrison
December 14, 2008
Our sincere condolances to Clayton's family. Clayton and I have been friends since junior high school. We spent much time together during our school years. We still kept in touch after high school years and after that by e-mail. He will be missed by both of us.
In deepest sympathy,Russ & Marie Harrison.
Jeffrey Eden
December 14, 2008
I would like to express my deepest sympathy. I knew and worked with Don at Brown & Sharpe in the Electronics Division for many years.
He was always a very helpful and knowledgeable person & mentor. He was a caring man and talked offten about taking care of his father's illness. He will be sadly missed.
The Staff of Bellows-Falso Funeral Home
December 14, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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