RICHARD-UNSWORTH-Obituary

RICHARD PRESTON UNSWORTH

Needham, Massachusetts

1927 - 2016 (Age 89)

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DIED
September 14, 2016
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89
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Needham, Massachusetts

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UNSWORTH, Richard Preston Died in Needham, MA, on September 14, 2016, in his 89th year, with family at his side. For most of the last 76 years, he lived in Massachusetts, recently in Needham, previously in Arlington, Easthampton, Sheffield, Gill and, for decades, in Northampton. Born in 1927 in...

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My condolences Unsworth family. As the Word of God comforts you, Know that ' God cares for you '. - 1 Peter 5 : 7

I have just reading this very interesting book "A portrait of pacifists" in September. I am gratefull for the work that was done by Richard Unsworth to keep the memory of my far cousin, André Trocmé, alive.

Reverend Unsworth was a wonderful person and I was so fortunate to meet him at NMH. He imparted a deep vision of life and humanity that stayed with me.

My deepest condolences to the family and friends. May you find comfort by drawing close to God during this difficult time. James 4:18.

I truly wish peace for you and your family as you are going through this difficult time. We pray that God's love be with your family as you face this challenging time. He sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to comfort all who mourn (Isa 61: 1,2).

I had the privilege of attending Smith College when Reverend Unsworth was there (and his then future-daughter-in-law, Margaret, graced Lawrence House). My sincere condolences to his family. Even after all of these years, his eloquent, yet down-to-earth, topical, and thoughtful sermons are a cherished memory of my education at Smith. I remember thinking how lucky we were to be blessed with someone who spoke, with insight and compassion, of the issues of our times. I missed his reassuring...

May the God of comfort the family and friends peace in their time of grief.

May the God of comfort bring the family and friends peace.