Richard-Waite-Obituary

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Richard Waite

Wallingford, Connecticut

Oct 12, 1922 – Apr 5, 2021 (Age 98)

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BORN
October 12, 1922
DIED
April 5, 2021
AGE
98
LOCATION
Wallingford, Connecticut

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Richard Waite, 98 of Wallingford passed peacefully away on April 5, 2021.  He was the husband of the late Barbara Jopson Waite who preceded him in death in 2005 after 62 years of marriage.

Richard was born in Worcester, MA on October 12, 1922, the son of the late Daniel and Lindsay Bates...

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I am just hearing of this now which deeply saddens me. Mr Waite was our neighbor for 20 years and by far the best neighbor anyone could ask for. He had the biggest heart and was always ready for a long conversation about the “good ol days” which I loved listening to his stories. We spent many times in the backyard just talking about anything and everything. We were always happy to see him come over to check out what we were doing or to simply just say hello. He is greatly missed and a person...

Uncle Richard would always be the one to lighten up the atmosphere and be the life of the party. If there was a laugh to be had it would be him to get it going. He was a great uncle and deeply loved.
It is too bad that we lived so far apart for most of our lives and did not get to spend the quality time together that I would have enjoyed. We shall be together for eternity, GOD willing, so, the story does not end here. See you soon Uncle Richard. With much Love, your nephew, Daniel...

Dear Roberta,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family. I am praying for you

Uncle Dick's smile has been a joy to be a part of. His love of God and of His King has been an inspiration. All my love and deepest sympathy to Roberta, Becky and Bruce and their families, as we await the Resurection on the most glorious Day appointed.