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Richard H. Griffin Sr.

Avon, Connecticut

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Richard Henry Griffin Sr., of Avon, passed away peacefully on May 1st, 2022, surrounded by Family at the age of 85. Richard (Dick, Red, Griff) was born in "Griffinville", Farmington to Myrtle Griffin (Tallmadge) and Henry Griffin. He graduated from Canton High School in 1955. Soon after, he...

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Please accept my condolences. It was so sad to hear of Reds passing.love Ken&Aidrey

I had Mr. Griffin for Wood Shop when I was in 7th or 8th grade. It must have been around 1960 or 1961 when Mills first opened. I always remembered him as a kind, friendly person. I still have the bookcase I built in his class. My condolences to Mr. Griffin's family.

I missed the services for Red by one day. The news was a shocker.He was a wonderful eron even as a child. Griffinville was the center of lots of activities until the new homes were built on Griffin Road and Harris Road. Just writing this note brings back many good memories, We often commuted to New Britain together (TCC) made the right decisions n that one as we both became teachers all beit on other sides of the States. My brother Tom is currently in a memory care facility and his...

To Elinor and family, My sincere condolences on "Mr. Griffin's" passing. Dick was always a great guy, and as I remember, a wonderful teacher! (class of 70) May he rest in peace.