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for Richard Duchene
claire cade
May 23, 2025
My granddaughter found this online this morning. Richard was a good person. Call me if you would like:
510-681-4834
Richard Duchene Artist Bio
May Melby
December 19, 2019
Virginia Rich
December 17, 2019
Just as handsome as I remember you being in Lyons many moons ago as my big brother Haven's friend. Rest in Peace, Richie. You had a loving family and friends who will remember you fondly. Sincerely, Vicky (Virginia) Rich
Richard Duchene, Lyons High School, Class of 1964
Andrea Evangelist
December 10, 2019
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Richard circa '82
December 8, 2019
Richard and I shared many experiences, trials and tribulations during the '60s and early '70s navigating from adolescence to adulthood. Our paths never crossed again after the early '80s and I hope he found happiness and contentment.
August 19, 2019
Celebration of Life
for Richard Duchene
August 25th
Live Worms Gallery
1345 Grant Avenue, SF
Friends and family are welcome to stop by for a private art reception between 4-7 pm to share memories and enjoy his paintings.
May
William Gavitt, Jr
August 1, 2019
For May, Paul & Anthony...your husband & father
Richard is not forgotten by this classmate back in Lyons, New York. Richard was a real "screamer" in our class of 1964. If there ever was anyone in our class to cause a"stir", it was Richard...i.e. never a dull moment when Richard was around...a real prankster in a nice way. I send condolences to
you, his family, from myself & on behalf of our
other 100+ members of his high school class of 1964 from Lyons, New York.
May you rest in peace Richard!
Sincerely, William (Bill) Gavitt, Jr.
April 29, 2019
To the family,
I express my deepest condolences at this time of sorrow. I pray for your strength as each day passes. Continue to reflect on the memories that brought so much joy. Seek refuge in the God of all comfort and he will sustain you.
R.D.
Birmingham, AL
James Webster
April 28, 2019
RIP Rick. My condolences to your family.
Knut Hjorth-Jenssen
April 26, 2019
Rich was my friend - we worked together in Oslo during the 80's.He had a fabuluos sense of humour and a good smile. I will remember Rich with love - my thoughts go to May and the boys!
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