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Richard Black Obituary
Preston - Richard A. Black, 83, passed away June 6, 2020 at Evergreen Health Center in Stafford Springs.
Richard was born in Sullivan, Maine, the son of the late Robert and Helen (Andrews) Black.
He married Janet (Fox) January 26, 1984 in Norwich. She survives him.
He worked at Electric Boat for 40 years, retiring as a Welding Supervisor. After his retirement he worked as a driver for the Rose City Senior Center.
He was a collector of many things, and loved to putter around.
In addition to his loving wife Janet, he is survived by his sons Timothy Black and wife Donna of Groton, Thomas Black and wife Dorice of Ellsworth, ME, step-children Michael Minor and wife Dianne of Bozrah, Heidi Liebal and husband Douglas of Preston, Travis Minor of Hendersonville, NC, and Ryan Minor of Preston. He is also survived by his grandchildren Kera Chapman and husband Keith, Dr. Kevin Black, Kelsea Black, Thomas Black and wife Jessica and Austin Black and wife Sarah, step-grandchildren Amber Mitchell and husband Keith, and Andrew and Brendan Liebal, and by 10 great-grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Preston City Cemetery at 11 am. There are no calling hours.
To leave a message of condolence for Richard's family, please visit his memorial at www.churchandallen.com
Memorial donations in Richard Black's memory may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association or to the Alzheimer's Association.
The Church and Allen Funeral Home, 136 Sachem St. Norwich, is assisting with arrangements.
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Barbara Gladue
June 10, 2020
Dear Janet,
My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family during this time of sadness.
May God's love be with each of you and give you Comfort and Peace. Dick was a Special Pearson.
Barbara Gladue
Bonnie Hendershot
June 10, 2020
Janet and Family:
So very sorry to hear about Dick's passing. As you know, Dad always thought a lot of him. He would always say "Dick is one of the good ones". He always enjoyed his visits and all of his help with the yard. I know it has been a long illness for you, his caregiver, as well. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Bob Navin
June 9, 2020
We are all deeply saddened to read of Dicks passing. It was a pleasure to work with him for many years at Electric Boat. Always willing to help in any way he could and always a gentleman. Another Shipbuilder lost....
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