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May 07, 2019
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Richard Arthur Cleary
Cumberland, Rhode Island
1937 - 2019
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Richard was born on March 20, 1937 and passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Richard was a resident of Cumberland, Rhode Island at the time of passing. He grew up in Melrose, MA, attended Melrose High School, Kimball Union Academy, and graduated from Brown University in 1959 with a degree in Classics. Dick was an enthusiastic supporter of his daughters' athletic and academic endeavors Dick was active duty in the US Navy in Washington, DC from 1959-1961 and proudly served in the active reserves from 1961-1967. His private burial, with military honors, will be Tuesday in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln Sunday 2:00-5:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dick's memory to Brown University Men's Hockey, Box 1877, Providence, RI 02912 or Four Corners Community Chapel, P.O. Box 7128, Cumberland, RI 02864 would be appreciated.
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Dear Cleary Family,
Your Dad captured our hearts and was often a ray of sunshine that greeted us with a smile each day. We miss him terribly. We will never forget his smile, his humor, or his charm.
He was a great story teller, and I will hold his words of advice close to my heart.
Thinking of you all during this very sad time.
May your memories of him be a blessing.
Love Christine Sullivan (Village)
Christine Sullivan
May 07, 2019 | Greenville, RI | Friend
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As a past member of the Pawtucket Special Squad I had the priviledge of working with Dick, and offer my sincere condolences to the family.
Gino Champagne
May 05, 2019 | North Providence, RI
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Gino Champagne
May 05, 2019 | North Providence, RI
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My deepest condolences. Dick was my roommate at Brown and I am deeply saddened by his passing. He was a true friend and gentleman.
Ron Harrison
May 04, 2019 | Salem, MA
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Dear Cleary Family,
My deepest sympathy to you at this time of your loss. Dick was one fine investigator during our Law Enforcement Years working together. Rest in Peace my friend.
Brian D. Burke
Detective Commander
Smithfield Police Department
Retired
BRIAN BURKE
May 04, 2019 | Greenville, RI
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I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Dick. Without a doubt he was an icon. He was the type of person that once you met you never forgot and always admired. He was definitely a special person you were happy to know and be one of his friends. Strangely, my wife just mentioned him recently. We used to meet up at a restaurant when he had a condo in Sunset Beach, N.C. On our first visit my wife understood why I admired him. As she instantly liked and never forgot him. I have so many fond...
George Thomas
May 04, 2019 | Myrtle Beach, SC
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Condolences to the Cleary Family
Dick was a warm, friendly and beautiful man.
Our daughter was was a youth swimmer with
Dick's girls.
We were members of the Rhody Oldies hockey club
for many year; where we shared the love of hockey and many conversations on all topics.
Dick missed his beloved Sally so much and now they are again reunited in love.
God Bless and comfort the Cleary Family.
John & Barbara Cullen
John and Barbara Cullen
May 03, 2019 | Lincoln, RI
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Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
The Staff of Bellows-Falso Funeral Home
May 04, 2019 | Lincoln, RI
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