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Richard Cummins Gannon

Akron, Ohio

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Richard Cummins Gannon

The inspirational life of Richard Cummins Gannon came to a peaceful end on March 25, 2007, at the age of 54.

Born with Cystic Fibrosis and given just a few years to live, Richard defied all odds. He was a 1970 graduate of Kenmore High School and later completed...

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Rick, I can't believe that it's been almost a year since you left this world. I will always remember the good times that we had & all of the fun we had at Kenmore High. I'll always remember you & all of the things that we did & fun we had!

Well Rick, you'll finally get to meet my great husband "Ed", He just passed away 8/16/07. He was always a hunter & fishermen too. So I'm sure that you two will meet in heaven & can talk about all of the fish & deer that got away, you do have a lot in common though; you dated me for 4 years & I was married to Ed for over 30 years. He really was a great guy & worshiped the ground I walked on, but I can't figure out why. I'm glad that I had the pleasure of knowing Rick & being married to Ed for...

My cousin Kay, Richard's aunt, hoped she wasn't "boring" me with his obituary but she wanted me to meet him. She and I are related on her husband's side. Boredom? Never. Amusement (naming busines using his initials AARCEE obviously to get early listing in phone book) and admiration (smiling through physical disabilities) are what I feel. It seems appropriate to "meet" him in this Easter season of hope and resurrection. He made this world better for having been in it. God bless him and his...

my Uncle Richard was realy nice and he loved everything and everyone we loved him back

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.Gary spoke of Rick often, wishing you peace during this time of sorrow.

Richardwas such a loving person thinking of others. he is my nephew, and although we lived a thousand miles apart, we still kept in touch. I loved him and enjoyed seeing him. He loved his fishing and hunting. I keep the pictures he sent me by Email.

In Memory of Dearest Richard:
For days I have been trying to find the words to express my feelings. There aren't enough, or "proper", words to express my heartfelt sympathy or love for him. All of us know he endured so much pain throughout his life, but he smiled and kept on going--thinking of the welfare of others. I would ask "how are you" and he would say "how you doin'?". That was always his attitude. When his Dad, my brother, died, he said he never dreamed he would go before him....

Everyone who signed the guest book:

Thank you so very much for all your kind words and for sharing your stories with the family. It is heartwarming to know so many people loved Richard and are inspired by his courage and zest for life. Thank You!!

Uncle Richard and Abby Brunk