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RICHARD KEMPE Obituary
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for RICHARD KEMPE
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Roger and Val Ackman
January 17, 2012
A late entry in this remembrance book for Dick. We did not write last year because thankfully, we were able to be all together. We have many memories of Dick sailing in Bermuda, feasting on lobsters in Shediac and happy Chistmases at Lac Marois. He was such a presence on such occasions and is so sadly missed - most especially, of course, by Neil and his beloved family. Sadly, we cannot have him back but he will live forever in our hearts.
Love always, Roger and Val
January 17, 2012
Connie Paris
January 16, 2012
I think about Uncle Dick often when I think of my Dad. Both were larger than life to me - big teddy bears with a taste for adventure and fine cigars. I hope they are enjoying both together as they keep a close eye on all of us. Big hugs, Connie
Patricia Ackman
January 15, 2012
Dear Neil,
A whole year and a bit later I am adding my words of sympathy. Dick is still and will always be missed by the entire Ackman family. I think of him so often and treasure the drawing you gave me when I was with you for the funeral. He sits along side Doug...hopefully they continue to be soul mates in a better place. Love Pat
Skipper and First Mate sailing near Bermuda on a perfect day while entertaining four friends from the Maritimes.
Richard and Maxine Trynor
April 1, 2011
We realized from the first time they met that Neil and Dick had the foundation for a loving and caring relationship. During our trips to Bermuda and their trips to Brule we have been privileged to witness their life together blossom. Through attending their wedding, growing to know and love their three children and families, and experiencing their hospitality in both Bermuda and at Brule, we witnessed a wonderful union.
Our deepest sympathy to Neil and all Dick's family. His untimely death is a shock to everyone. We hope you can remember all the wonderful things about Dick as a husband and father. We will always remember him as a friend who enjoyed life to the fullest.
God Bless You All
Love from
Maxine and Richard
Stan and Jo Marshall
January 22, 2011
Dear Neil and family,
Dick was an inspiration to many people from all walks of life and he will not only be missed by his family but also by the many friends that he and you, Neil, made during his lifetime. The words "kind" "warmhearted" "jolly"
"thoughtful of others"and "always willing to help" describe Dick.
You two became known to us through our children and initially their schooling; the friendship continued to grow and you both will always have a special place in our hearts.
Much love. Jo and Stan
Brett Marshall
January 22, 2011
Neil, Dawn, Rick and Doug:
There are so many things to say about Dick. So many things that made lasting impressions on his family and everyone around him. We struggle at times like these to find words to describe everything he was and will be remembered for. Dick taught me a valuable lesson that I hope one day I can pass on to my kids.
Rick and I were 16 years old and Dick finally let Rick take out his beloved Katimavik all by himself. Rick was so excited and proud as he sailed his friends around the Great Sound. His dad finally trusted him enough to let him use the boat! However, on the way back to the Yacht Club, Rick ran Katimavik hard aground. We limped into the dock over an hour late and Rick was terrified to tell his dad what had happened. When he did, Dick simply smiled and said, "Don't worry son, you have no idea how many times I've done that myself."
That lesson in forgiveness and patience is something I will always attribute to Dick. I hope all of you find peace and comfort in knowing that he was a man of substance and integrity.
Nancy Smythe
January 22, 2011
My sympathy is sent from Florida to Neil, the family and friends of Dick's. A great man will be sorely missed. May memories bring you comfort and time bring you peace.
January 21, 2011
January 21, 2011
Neil, Dawn. Rick, Doug and Families:
Dick was a friendly, huggable bear of a man with a heart to match. We were privileged to be close friends and intertwined families for over 40years and many were the adventures and happy times we shared, usually with Dick leading the way. We hope the outpouring of love and tributes to him will be of some support to you, There was never a better friend nor team ( with you).We are grateful to have a huge treasure chest of happy memories to dip into to ease his loss and to share together when the time is right. Our love and prayers are with you and always will be. Richard and Shirl
Bruce Crerar-Gilbert
January 21, 2011
Dear Mrs Kempe
Only yesterday did I hear about the death of Mr Kempe. I will always remember him for always having the time to say " Hello Bruce " and having a little chat - a true gentleman.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God bless
Bruce
January 21, 2011
There is now a huge gap left vacant in the family filled with the memories of the wry smile and deep chuckle of dear Dick who will remain forever in our hearts. Our love always to you, Neil, and the family. Paddy and Heather Woolf
Nevis & Pat Barboza
January 9, 2011
"Ode to Richard Kempe"
‘Sailing…Sailing…Over the bounding main’…
From dawn till dusk, and moonlight’s beams,
His spirit will remain…
Cresting on Bermuda’s waves,
And glistening, azure seas,
Forever one… with the ocean’s lure,
And the waft of a starboard breeze…
He will be missed, but remembered by his‘Optimist’-ic legacy, endowed to the youthful fleets he has nurtured so dedicatedly, and we were honoured, when his award was presented to our granddaughter, at the Green Fleet Prizegiving.
“Tom Coleman presented a ‘Special Award’ ~
(kindly donated by a stalwart of Bermuda Sailing, Dick Kempe)
to: Lilly Barboza for her outstanding Optimist sailing.”
~ To all the Kempes
With warmest regards ~
January 7, 2011
with our love and sympathy from Colin and Elizabeth Gladwin. Richard would have been so pround of his family . We were so impressed by all the Tributes especially from his daughter. Richard was certainly a very special person
January 7, 2011
Dear Neil,
it was with great concern that I learned of Dick's illness while I was away this fall and sadness of his "crossing the bar" in December.I have good memories of the many years we knew each other, particularly his very well developed sense of humour and high intergrety. Please accept my deep sympathy to you and all your family.
Neil Couper, Warwick, Bermuda
Sharon (Heit) Sachs
January 6, 2011
Dear Neil,
Saddness has been in my heart since I received your email that Richard had died. He really put up a good fight.
What brightens my thoughts is remembering the day that the two of you pulled up in my driveway in Huntington Beach without calling for directions!!! Great navigators
Remember that the ones we love are never gone, they live within our hearts forever.
Saturday Races on the Great Sound, Bermuda
Patrice & Peter Horner-Carfoot
January 6, 2011
We shared many Saturdays with RO Kempe on the Great Sound as he managed the class races. We will fondly remember his warm and professional management of the teams and the committee on the race days.
Saturday Racing in the Great Sound, Bermuda
Patrice and Peter Horner-Carfoot
January 5, 2011
Cindy Clarke
January 5, 2011
I was saddened to hear of Mr. Kempe's death. Please accept my sincere condolences. On behalf of the entire Junior Service League, please accept our deepest sympathy. Mr. Kempe will be greatly missed by the League. He was a dear friend and supporter. We will miss his sense of humor and warm smile. We are fortunate to have gotten to know him and to have been able to have him involved with the League for so many years.
Please know that we will be remembering Mr. Kempe and honoring his life at our next general meeting. Many of our members have expressed interest in sending sympathy wishes to the Kempe family, may it bring some comfort to you during this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you.
Robert Lennox
January 5, 2011
Love and Best Wishes to the Kempe family in their loss. Richard was a great character who made a significant contribution to everything he touched. Sadly missed.
Warren Nethercote
January 5, 2011
I worked with Dick only twice, first in the 1990s at at J24 North Americans as a fellow member of the International Jury, and more recently at Bermuda International Race Week where Dick was PRO and I was a jury member. I will miss his expertise and his warm fellowship.
January 4, 2011
May God comfort the family and friends of Mr. Kempe. We can all look forward to the time when death will be no more and instead of tears of sorrow there will be tears of happiness.
D. Willingboro USA.
Tom and Joan Sheppard
January 4, 2011
To the sailors he was fierce but fair, they have lost a wonderful judge. His friends enjoyed his big and generous character and all our lives are diminished by the loss of a wonderful person. The international sailing community will not be the same without him.
January 2, 2011
We first met that wonderful, big huggable man way back in the 80"s. He was the best! He was most proud of his wife and family, they were his treasure. Our love to Dawn, Rick, Doug and to you, our dear Neil. We will miss him so much. Ellyn and John
Diana Amos
January 2, 2011
Dear Neil and family,
I am so sorry to have just heard of Dick's passing.
My thoughts are with you all.
all my best wishes,
Diana.
Roger Savage
December 31, 2010
Dear Neil and family,
Your are in our hearts and thoughts over this difficult time. For me , I'll always remember his kindness and humour and his special dark an' stormies.
Love, Roger and Isolde, Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Canada
December 30, 2010
Dear Neil,
How sorry I am to hear that you have lost your hear husband. I hadn't realized that he has been so ill. We will keep you in our prayers and pray that you will be strengthened by all the love around you. Many blessings,
Betty(Moore) and Tim Sharpe ( class of 63)
December 29, 2010
Good bye to an old friend - Dick - from an old friend -- many happy memories of teenage years , parties, and just doing 'stuff.
Remember you always
Jeannie Franklin Goddard
Brisbane, Australia
JC Moore
December 28, 2010
Dick was as fine a gentleman as he was a friend. To work with him was a great reason to go umpiring and judging. I am grateful for the chances that I had to work with him and sorry that there will be no more. God bless.
Stephanie McIntyre
December 25, 2010
"My sincere condolences to the Kempe Family. I went to school with Mr. Kempe's son Rick and I have warm thoughts and memories of his family. My thoughts and prayers with you all." Stephanie McIntyre (Smith)
Robert Murray Burns
December 25, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Kempe and Dunstan family. Dick was a school chum of mine at Saltus and I remember him well. He was a prefect, House Captain, a fine example and had the respect of everyone of us boys and the teachers included. Rest in peace Dear Friend. Murray.
December 24, 2010
The Kempe Family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of Dick. I often fondly recall sailing to the Bahamas with Dick & Charlie on Annabelle 2 - my one and only ocean voyage.
sincerely,
Allan Dunkle, Bermuda
December 24, 2010
Dear Neil
I was sorry to learn of Dick's passing. I have fond memories of working with Dick in the late 80's. Bermuda was the best assignments I have ever had.
My sincere condolences.
Barrie Hardie Surrey B.C.
Louise Gibbons
December 24, 2010
There are so many good memories but one that stands out for me is Mr. Kempe as Santa! At one Junior Service League event not even Kyra and Camryn knew they were really sitting on Grandpa's knee! He was a great family man, a lot of fun and he will be missed.
With love, Louise and Family
December 23, 2010
To Dick's family
Our thoughts are with you.
Bermuda has lost a stalwart in the sailing world.
We are thankful for his life.
Mike & Roz Collins
December 23, 2010
Dear Neil and family,
Willem and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband Dick. We have fond memories of the night we spend with the two of you. Hope you are doing well and we wish you all the strength and courage to get through the christmas season with your family.
Love Hetty and Willem
Picton Ontario Canada
Francis Purvey
December 23, 2010
Neil
Ashleigh and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. A difficult time for sure, but you are not alone and you are in our prayers.
Bob and Helle Patterson
December 23, 2010
Deepest sympathies to Neil and family. Our thoughts are with you.
Mark (& family) Thorne
December 23, 2010
Neil, Dawn, Rick, Douglas and family,
I love you guys and want to offer my condolences during this very sad time. Living next to each other for some 20 years, I have some great memories sailing with your dad, dog/house sitting, playing hide and seek in your house and yard as a kid and enjoying great hospitality. You will always remain close to my heart and in my thoughts and prayers. Please do not hesitate to ask should you need anything.
December 22, 2010
I was so sad to hear of the passing of Mr Kempe. I shall continue to hang onto my very fond memories of him when we were all growing up and over at your house visiting Dawn. My condolences to the entire family.
The Whites - Dallas, TX
Gail Daniels
December 22, 2010
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I have fond memories of the RBYC when he was Commodore and I was the accountant there. My sympathies to Neil and the family
Brian & Barbara Payne
December 22, 2010
Dear Neil,
Brian & I are saddened to hear of Dick's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. He will be a great loss to the sailing community.
May many wonderful memories together go with you.
Patty O'Donnell
December 22, 2010
Dear Neil,
Please know that you and the entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. It was always such great fun to spend time with you and Dick -- from Block Island to Key West to Larchmont to Newport to Bermuda -- and share all those great stories. I'll miss his wise council, as well as his wonderful humor, "in the room".
I'd also like to pass along sincerest condolences from the NYYC Jurors Committee in recognition of his many years of help and support.
Peace and love to you all,
Patty
Joan Gannon
December 21, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Kempe. He was, by all accounts, dearly loved and clearly he loved his entire family. We are honored to have been able to provide some care and comfort to you and your family. May God bless in your time of sorrow. From all your friends at The Pines.
Bruce Cook
December 21, 2010
Hi Neil ... I was truly saddened to hear about Dick. I always enjoyed the times we umpired together at the Con Cup, Gold Cup, and even the K/Cup but most enjoyed the weekend staying with the two of you and the cruise/tour around the harbor. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Mike & Ros Urwin
December 20, 2010
Neil:
Ros and my thoughts are with you and all the family. Staying with you and being with Dick on the water was always enormous fun. That is how we will remember Dick.
monica berry
December 20, 2010
Dear Neil,
So saddened to learn of Richards passing and to convey to you and the family our condolence.
with love and thinking of you
Monica
Kirk Brown
December 20, 2010
Dear Neil, Sue and I send our love and prayers along with those from your friends at the Long Beach Yacht Club. Dick was a key player in the Congressional Cup and we will miss him. We will remember the burly gruff umpire who was really a teddy bear in disguise.
Sherrie Nusum
December 20, 2010
Dear Mrs. Kempe,
My sympathies during this sad time. Richard Kempe was a fellow who always had a smile, joke and a wink at hand and I shall always remember him thusly. I’ll have a drink to his honor this holiday season.
Jennifer Evelyn
December 20, 2010
Dear Neil.
My heart goes out to you and your family. You and Dick were so fantastic to me and Mom and so many wonderful memories were created over the many years Dad and Dick were involved in Sailing Functions.
On his beloved Katimavik Honouring Geoff Evelyn
December 20, 2010
Stacey Radcliffe
December 19, 2010
Mrs. Kempe, Dawn, Rick and Doug,
We are so sorry to learn of Mr. Kempe's passing. We are thankful that this difficult journey enabled our paths to cross. I enjoyed sitting with him before he left. As we reviewed the family calendar, he proudly spoke of marriages, grandchildren, birthdays. He clearly loved each of you. What a wonderful man! Thank you for sharing him with us. On behalf of the staff of The Pines-Genesis HealthCare, we extend our sympathy to each of you.
Carlo Rolandi
December 19, 2010
The sad news received from Sara Johnson of Isaf leaves a deep hole into the International Judges Family. All my thoughts to Dick’s Family together with those of Italian Judges. I am an International Judge since 1980,when the body of IJ was established under the Presidency of the unforgettable Beppe Croce, and having taken part to numerous Juries I can appreciate the work that Dick did during his Judge life.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Wendy Evelyn
December 19, 2010
Dear Neil and family,
My thoughts are with you during this time. I have so many wonderful memories of time spent with you and Dick. Geoff probably met him with a glass of wine, waiting to share sailing stories! Big hugs to you all.
Carla Moore
December 18, 2010
Dear Neil,
You are in my heart at this very sad time. JC and I thought the world of Dick. We admired him for many reasons -- especially because he was such a devoted husband, father and grandfather. What a legacy he leaves for you all to cherish! Thinking of you with love.
Carla Moore
David Pyron
December 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go with the Kempe family. Every time I had the pleasure of working with Dick I was touched by his love of our sport, his spirit and his good humor. He freely offered his experience and I learned every time I worked with him. I enjoyed our laughs together Dick - you are missed.
Marg & Graham Macdonald
December 17, 2010
Neil,
I was very sad to hear of Dick's passing.
My deepest sympathy to you and all the Kempe family.
Although we never got to Bermuda to see you and Dick in your home nor did Graham get a chance to sail (himself a sailor) with the real expert Dick, we sailed vicariously through your very descriptive Christmas messages.
He touched many lives and will be remembered.
Our love to you,
Graham & Marg Macdonald (Lewis, MGH '63)
December 17, 2010
Dear Neil and family,
Very sincere sympathies are sent to you and all the faimly from everyone at Warwick Academy. Dick will be sadly missed.
Maggie McCorkell
December 16, 2010
With deepest sympathy our condolences goes out to the entire Kempe family.
Carol and Bruce Sims
December 16, 2010
Dear Neil and family,
Dick will be sadly missed by so many. His easy smile was as big as his heart, as his readiness to volunteer with the kids'sailing events showed. We are thinking of you.
Lisa, Martin, Owen and Nick
Dick at 2007 Sunfish Worlds (artist Hernan Salcedo - IJ COL)
Joe Krolak
December 16, 2010
Hello Neil and family -
I cannot express my sadness at Dick's passing. My thoughts go out to you at this time. Dick served as a role model for a great many of sailing judges and officials, including myself. His mentoring, wisdom, and good humor made all of us better judges and people. I'll try my best to emulate these qualities in my future activities - Dick would expect no less.
Dick at the 2007 Sunfish World Championship (by Senor Hernan Salcedo - IJ Columbia)
Joe Krolak
December 16, 2010
Fiona Brown Commodore
December 16, 2010
The Commodore and flag officers of the Royal Forth Yacht Club note with sadness the death of long standing overseas member Richard Kempe, remembered with great fondness for his kind hospitality to RFYC IOD sailors and send condolences to his family.
Jeff & Sharon Borland
December 16, 2010
Neil - Sharon and I send our condolences on Dick's passing. He was a fixture here at the Santa Maria Cup, and will be greatly missed. I will always cherish the memories of Dick and will remember him as one of my inspirations for becoming an umpire. His influence in the sailing community goes around the world, and I will always use him as a role model. Fair winds and following seas.
December 16, 2010
Dearest Neil and family, through sailing we became the greatest of friends and have shared so many good times over the years. We are spending much time recalling them all now.
We remember your visits to New Zealand, the red wine,Waiheke Isalnd, the Hawkes Bay and Chocolate Hokey Pokey sauce.
We will miss the rich rolling voice, the fun and the love but will remember it well.
We are grieving with you and for you.
All our love,
Penny and Ralph.
New Zealand
William and Julia Kempe
December 15, 2010
Dear Neil, Dawn and family,
We are full of sadness and send you our deepest condolences at the passing of Dick. We have lost one of our own and he will be missed. A great man, husband, father and Grandfather. He was always so kind and encompassing to Julia's entry into the larger family circle and I will never forget his distillation of 'a cousin' at the RBYC bar. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you, Wiggy. Julia, Josh, Hannah, Billie Rose and Sheila
Nancy & Willis Hebb
December 15, 2010
Dear Neil, Dawn, Rick & Doug,
We want to express our condolences to you all on the loss of your husband and father. We were shocked by the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Thinking about Dick made us remember our fast drives (in small cars) from Toronto to Montreal in 1963/64.
December 15, 2010
Dear Neil - I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beloved husband, Dick. I hope your cherished memories of the many years with him and your family will help to console you. Warmest regards, Gail Butterworth
Luigi Bertini
December 15, 2010
Dear Neil and family,
I was very sorry to hear about Dick.
We will miss him as a judge, umpire and good and funny friend.
Debbie and Samantha Hollis
December 14, 2010
Dear Dawn and Family, We were so sorry to hear that your Dad had passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. With love
Patrick Caton
December 14, 2010
Dear Rick, Dawn, and Doug. Your dad was a great guy, amply proven by the fine people the three of you have become. I valued his friendship and advice, and will miss him a great deal.
All of my family offer our prayers and condolences to you.
Sue and Bruce Sharpe
December 14, 2010
Dear Neil, Dawn and Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and our heartfelt sympathies go out to you at this difficult time.
With love
IODs sailing from the storm, Marblehead
Herb Motley
December 14, 2010
Hello, Dear Neil,
Having just lost a dear cousin last week, I share your feelings of loss without Dick. He was always such a pater to the IOD family. When we came to Bermuda for Laura Butterfield's wedding, he loaned us Gaylord to take other Boston Friends on a tour of the Great Sound. Preparing sailing instructions for an IOD worlds, he was a valued partner in avoiding problems we might have created for ourselves. And finally your wonderful hospitality to Teri and me visiting you during the last Worlds gave us a picture into your world in happier times.
A hug across the ocean to you all.
Jane & Tony Burt
December 14, 2010
Dear Dawn and family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. We are especially grateful to him for taking Tony out on the Judges boat during racing ... great memories of a great guy. With love.
Ken Morrison
December 14, 2010
Dear Neil,
It is with great sorrow that I learned of Dick's passing. In the early days of umpiring I recall our sharing a St Francis YC members home when we were umpires together at the Golden Gate Match Race Invitational and having great fun together. Dick will be greatly missed and I hope that these memories of Dick will help you in coping with your loss.
With fondest regards and aloha,
Ken Morrison
Sarah Delegge
December 14, 2010
Dear Kempe family,
I did not have the good fortune to know Richard, but I do have the privilege of knowing his son Rick. Anyone who knows Rick knows that Richard was a wonderful person and a great father who will be deeply missed.
Please accept my condolences.
Heidi (Zierold) Tierney
December 13, 2010
Dear Aunt Neil and family - My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. You have been and will continue to be in my prayers as you journey through this time. It is great warmth and fondness that I recall our summers in Bermuda and our time spent with Uncle Richard and you all.
With Peace and Comfort -
Heidi
Irene Conlon
December 13, 2010
Dear Kempe family,
I was sorry to learn of Dick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless.
Danielle and Jeffrey Lawson
December 13, 2010
Dear Neil and family,
Our thoughts and love are with you.
Bobby Brown
December 13, 2010
Dear Neil,Dawn and Doug,
I was so sorry to hear about Dick's recent illness and his subsequent passing.
All of us in the IOD class in Edinburgh remember the fun times and great hospitality shown to us in your homes in Tamarind Vale and Admiral's View during Race Weeks.
My thoughts are with you at this time.
December 13, 2010
Hi Neil. Please accept my condolences for you and the rest of your family. I fondly recall Dick interviewing me at Acadia University in 1983 and hiring me to start my accounting career. I owe him for giving me a great start to a career that I love.
Clifton Philpott, Vancouver, BC
December 13, 2010
Dear Neil,
So very sad to hear the news. Dick was always so alive and will remain so in our memories.
Jenny Mello, England
Don Makowiecki
December 13, 2010
Dear Neil,
My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to you and your family on Dicks passing. We will all miss him, his fine cigars, whiskey and Stilton cheese. Mostly his friendship and love of life,
Ian and Felicite Davidson
December 13, 2010
Dear Neil and all your family
Ian and I send our sincere condolences at this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ian and Felicite Davidson
Jamie Clark
December 13, 2010
Dear Neil,
I will always remember staying with you and Dick my first Bermuda Race Week (84 I think it was) and watching NHL play-offs on you newly acquired satellite dish - a real treat for someone living in GBR. As well as a real nice guy he was a great race official - whether judge, umpire or race officer. Much sympathy to you in this difficult time.
Jan Stage
December 13, 2010
Dear Neil and family,
I was very sorry to hear about Dick. He was always great to work with and with good humour and team spirit. We will miss him as a judge, umpire and good friend.
December 13, 2010
Dear Neil,
Nancy and I send our love and sincere condolences to you and all the family,
Than and Nancy (Butterfielf)
December 13, 2010
Neil:
Please accept, on behalf of the International One Design Class worldwide, our sincerest condolences to you and your family, for your loss.
Richard was, as you know, a staunch supporter of the IOD Class........his favorite keelboat!
Richard will be remembered for his wry sense of homour, boisterous approach to life.....for his love of whisky and fine cigars.........and for the many times he officiated at our international events. He will be remembered for his 'fairness' above all else........and of course for his transition, over the years, from Atilla the Hun' to 'Atilla the Honey', an appellation of which he became very proud!
The thoughts and prayers of our Class membership are with you all.
Robert Duffy
Interim President
International One design Class
Fishers Island - IOD Worlds
Leo Reise
December 13, 2010
Neil and the Kempe Family - Donna & I offer our thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this time. With our deepest respect and sympathy. Leo & Donna Reise
michael mello
December 13, 2010
Our sincere condolences and best wishes to you and your the family at this difficult time.
Anne & Michael Mello
Eva Andersson,
December 13, 2010
Imagine that you are standing at the seashore a mild summer evening and looking at a beautiful ship
which is being prepared for departure.
The sails are set. When the evening breeze is coming the sails fills and the boat slowly is moving out of the
harbour, out on the open sea.
Your eyes are following the boat when it is going towards the sunset. It become smaller and smaller and
at last it disappear as a small spot at the horizon.
Then you hear from someone at your side “Now he has left us”
Left us for what? The picture that he has being smaller and smaller and then disappear is just as you see it.
In reality he is as big and beautiful as when he was at the dock.
Just as when you hear the voice saying that he has left us, there is someone on an other beach seeing him slowly coming from the horizon.
Someone waiting for him,
waiting for just him,
when he reach his new harbour.
Martin Smethers
December 13, 2010
I am very sorry to hear about Dick. It was a pleasure working with him at the 14 Worlds in Bermuda in 2001. Not only will he be greatly missed by his family, but also by the sailing world.
Helen Evans
December 13, 2010
Dawn, So sorry to hear of your loss. Its a very difficult time, our thoughts are with you.
Helen and David Evans
Andy Wardle
December 12, 2010
Neil, Mosie and I were so terribly sorry to hear that Dick had lost the fight despite everything that Johns Hopkins and he could do. We have so many wonderful memories of our times with you and Dick, from Key west and almost to Alaska ! We still think often of our time with you when we were in Bermuda for the Tall ships. I remember we did a lot of laughing . So many wonderful memories to cherish. Our thoughts are constantly with you and your family at this time. Andy and Mosie
W
Aideen Ratteray Pryse
December 12, 2010
Neil, I am so sorry to hear of your loss from my mother. My thoughts and sympathies are with you and your family at this time. Aideen Ratteray
December 12, 2010
We will always remember the good times we had with you all on Katimavik and the many other happy memories. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. God bless. The Mulhollands
John & Helga Arthur
December 12, 2010
Dear Neil,Dawn, Doug, Rick and family,
John and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and to yours on the loss of Dick. We have the most wonderful memories of the times spent with you all. We embraced the Bermuda you showed us. Your hospitality and graciousness are above any that we have ever known. We cherish the memories of Dick, such an exceptional person. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Helga and John Arthur
Dick, Umpire at St. Thomas Aguilar Regatta with Baylis team. Supporting Breast Cancer Research
Henry and Fredelle Menin
December 12, 2010
December 12, 2010
Dear Neil and Family,
We were so sad to learn of Dick's passing.He led such a wonderfully full life and we hope that all your treasured memories give you strength at this time.
Our love and best wishes.
Roger and Mary Mello, Warwick, Bermuda.
Christmas Day 2009
December 12, 2010
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