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Richard DeManche Obituary

Richard P. DeManche, age 70, was reunited with his parents Dianne K. DeManche & Richard F. DeManche on April 10, 2021. Born in Hartford, CT, a lifelong resident of Connecticut, he resided in East Hartford, West Hartford, Bloomfield & Stafford Springs. A graduate of Penny High School, East Hartford, CT. Although faced with the lifelong challenge presented by Muscular Dystrophy-Charcot-Marie- Tooth disease, Richard was a dedicated employee at both The Hartford Insurance Group Print Shop in Bloomfield, CT & Russell, Gibson, Van Dolan in Farmington, CT. Richard enjoyed all activities offered at Central Baptist Church, Hartford, Valley Community Baptist Church, Avon and group trips offered at his residential living facilities. He leaves his brother, Attorney Gregory DeManche, sister-in-law Michelle, nephews, Brenden & Jeffrey DeManche, nieces Alyssa & Katelyn DeManche. Preceded in death by his beloved Great Aunt Hazel M. DeManche. A family celebration of Richard's life will include burial in the family plot in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 19, 2021.

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