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Richard Mostrom Obituary
Born in Boston, MA, on December 15, 1939, he was the son of Howard and Edith (Nims) Mostrom.
Richard was a graduate of Belmont High School in Belmont, MA. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME, and his Master's Degree in Engineering from University of Rochester, Rochester, NY. During Richard's educational studies, Richard played on Belmont and Bowdoin hockey teams, and also served as Team Captain at Bowdoin College.
Mostrom's career as an Aerospace Engineer included work with Northrop Grumman, SSG, and Goodrich Aerospace. His positions entailed Program Management, in the fields of, Optics; SIBERS Team; and Telescopic Engineering. Richard and his wife Mary also enjoyed many travels around the world, and had visited most of the continents.
Richard is survived by his wife, Mary E. McNeil of Bedford, NH; his daughter, Kristen McPhail and husband Andrew of East Fremantle, Australia; two sons, Richard K. Mostrom and wife Margaret of Minneapolis, MN and Brett D. Mostrom and wife Kimberly of Newark, DE; one brother, Philip Mostrom and wife Jocelyn of Darnstown, MD; his stepson, Ryan McNeil Pierce of Burlington, VT; eight grandchildren, Michael and Ashley McPhail, Mason, Mya, Sean, Shannon, Heather, and Warren Mostrom; in addition with the McNeil brothers and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by both parents; and one brother, Thomas F. Mostrom.
Due to the current pandemic, services will be private, and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Richard's memory may be made to: The Turning Point Center, 179 Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT 05401. To leave a message of condolence, please go to www.lambertfuneralhome.com.
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Kristen McPhail
September 15, 2020
I love you Dad, and will cherish forever the decades of summers spent at Lake Champlain with our family. Your visits to Australia - often with Mary - meant the world to us, especially Mick and Ash. You were always kind and gracious to my friends, family and colleagues. You had a presence that filled the room, seemed to know more than you said, and the twinkle in your eye was brightened by your wry smile! ❤. Your Pumpkin
Gabe and Jim Hammond
July 9, 2020
Mame, we just heard about Richard. I missed it in the Free Press. We are so sorry for your loss. I hope he hadn't been sick long. Praying that God keeps him in His care.
Bobbie McPhail
July 7, 2020
Thinking of you all at this time, we're sending you lots of love all the way from from Australia. Love Bobbie and Daniel McPhail.
Ashley Mcphail
July 6, 2020
Thinking of you grandpa! What a full life you have lived!
Thank you for all the effort you made to come visit us in Australia to be there for both Michaels and my high school and university graduations. There are so many more celebrations that I wish you were able to be there for, although I feel youre still with us in a different way...
Youll be in our hearts and memories forever xxx
Amy Sue Belisle RN
July 2, 2020
A Wonderful Man that I was very grateful to have the pleasure to come to know briefly and care for in his last weeks. Let the Sunshine envelope your loving family and guide you through your pain and grief:) Warmest thought & Prayers to a lovely family
Sincerely
Amy Sue Belisle RN
Peterborough, NH
Shelburne, Vt
Eric Engwall
July 2, 2020
Kristen and Family,
I'm very sorry to hear of Richard's passing. While I didn't know him well, he was always gracious to me when I did have the chance to meet. I still remember quite well a dinner we had in New York - a long time ago. My condolences to you all.
Eric E.
Mya
July 2, 2020
We love you and miss you Grandpa!
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