Rowland RICHARDS Obituary

RICHARDS - Rowland Jr., Ph.D. January 8, 2013, beloved husband of Martha Marcy Richards; loving father of Rowland (Monica) Richards III, George M. (Corinthia) Richards, Dr. Kelvey R. (Kenneth) Wilson and Jean R. (James) Damon; adoring grandfather of Rowland IV, Henry and Jack Richards, James and Bronte Richards, Logan and Lydia Wilson, and Darciana, Jane and Kathryn Damon; devoted son of the late Rowland and Jean Richards; son-in-law of the late George and Elizabeth Marcy; dear brother of Catherine Murff and Christine Rousselot; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Rowland, a graduate of Princeton University, was a professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he taught civil engineering for 30 years. A memorial service will be held in the spring in Waitsfield, Vermont. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Westminster Early Childhood Programs Endowment, 724 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209 (www.wpcbuffalo.org/wecp). Arrangements by the DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Online condolences may be made at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com

Published by Buffalo News on Jan. 11, 2013.
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We are very grateful we got the spend our first days at the farm and first Christmas with you. We know your legacy and treasured traditions will live on through our 'Papa'. We miss you, James & Bronte XO

James & Bronte Richards

January 15, 2013

Dear Patti,

We were so sorry to hear of Toby's passing. We remember him as a serene man when tromping around his prized herd. May he be as tranquil in death as he in living. Our warmest wishes and prayers to all of you.
Meg, Piero, Andrea, Luca and Giorgio

January 15, 2013

Dear Patty,
I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news. It is comforting, however, to have your family around you.
Bob joins me in this simple but very sincere expression of our sympathy.
With love,
Helen & Bob Bradfield

Helen Pepall Bradfield

January 14, 2013

Dear Patty and family. John and I are so sad to hear of Toby's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We loved Toby and grateful for the times we had with him.

John & Susan Kimball

January 13, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Richards family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Filomena Gustafson

January 12, 2013

Dear Patti and children... Such sad news. Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your husband and father. In the coming days you will be often in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Patricia Dow Hegdal

Patti hegdal

January 12, 2013

My heart goes out to each of you - what a loss to the beltie world and how under appreciated his great knowledge of the early days of the breed in this country! I will miss him greatly as his belief in what we are doing and his support has been invaluable. We mourn his loss as we celebrate his life and the gifts he shared with us. Hugs and prayers for you all!
Kris & Bert
Belted Beef Jerky,LLC & Otokahe Farm

Kris von Dohrmann

January 12, 2013

My fondest memories of Toby are sitting outside Ketter Hall, come rain or shine, sharing a cigarette. We discussed anything from teaching, mechanics of solids, hockey, Louis L'Amour, Toby's family, his time at Princeton, his farm in Vermont, my son and family. Toby was incredibly generous with his time, his experience, and yes, his cigarettes. He was an amazing story teller. He seemed to relive the moments as he told the story many years later. Certain stories would always bring tears to his eyes; he was a very passionate and sensitive man!
I have really missed these cigarette breaks in the past couple of years since his retirement. Clearly not for the cigarettes, but for the chance to peak into the heart and mind of a truly caring and committed teacher. Some of his stories I have repeated to my students, and will continue to do as long as I teach.
My heart goes out to you, Patti, and the rest of Toby's family. He was a wonderful man, and a great mentor.

Christine Human

January 12, 2013

Dear Patty,
Our prayers are with you and your dear family. We hope the pasage of time will ease your grief and may your faith temper your sorrow. With deepest sympathy and love, Mary & Chuck Rice

January 12, 2013

So sorry to hear that "Pappa" has moved on. I will always remember his table gifts at Christmas, his debating skills and his ultimate pride in his children and grandchildren. You are all in our prayers. Love Char

January 12, 2013

Dear Patty and family: We are so sorry to hear of Toby's death. We remember him and the Lemon Fair with nostalgia and affection. Much Love, Wendy and George Wade

January 11, 2013

To the Richards Family, please accept my deepest condolences regarding the passing of a profoundly influential man. Floodwoods will live on as one of the many legacies Toby is leaving behind for all who loved him to appreciate and honor.

Nat Damon

January 11, 2013

Dear Patty and Family,
Scott and I will keep you in our thoughts and remember the great debates/conversations at the Farm and "The Christmas tree" at 45.

Deb & Scott

Deb Bechtel

January 11, 2013

To the Richards Family...We offer our warmest sympathies and fond memories of Toby and all his contributions to the Mad River Valley over many, many years. We will miss him dearly.
With our thoughts and prayers, Charlie and Carol Hosford

January 11, 2013

I am sorry to hear the sad news. Prof. Richard was a wonderful person and a true professional. We at the UB Civil engineering department will certainly miss him.

Shahid Ahmad

January 11, 2013

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