Richard F. Surman

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Richard Surman Obituary

Of Wellesley, formerly of Natick, Dec. 1st. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen M. (Donovan) Surman. Devoted father of Katherine A. Surman and her husband Gary J. Dickerman of Vienna, Virginia, Edward B. "Ned" Surman and his wife Anne Marie of Hopkinton, Anne L. Surman of Exeter, NH. Grandfather of Andrew B. Surman of Hopkinton. Brother of Edward F. Surman of West Richfield, OH, Margaret Stein of Westlake, Ohio, Marilyn Hanley of New Lenox, IL and the late Herbert F. Surman. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Route 16), WELLESLEY, Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Paul's Church, Wellesley at 9:00 a.m. Relatives & friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 p.m. Interment Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne at 3:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Richard's memory to the: DAV, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45250. Late retired Sales & Marketing Manager for Bostonia Beverage Co. of Natick. WWII & Korean U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran. Member of the Wellesley Veterans Council, the New England Chapter of the Chosin Few, Wellesley DAV and VFW. Graduate Georgetown University 1959. Masters in Education, Framingham State College 1965. For directions & guestbook. www.gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 2 to Dec. 4, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Surman

9 Entries

Kerry Dietz

December 12, 2006

Kate, Ned and Annie,

We are distantly related through my father, Earl Dietz, but that did not stop your parents from extending their hospitality to me, a total stranger.

I will always remember the passion your father had for remembering and honoring the veterans of the Korean War.

I'm sorry for your loss,

Kerry Dietz

Laura Mckenzie Baker

December 4, 2006

Kate, Ned and Annie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your father. He was a wonderful, thoughtful, caring and interesting man. I always enjoyed visiting your house, having a pepsi with you all and listening to any story he may have had...and there were so many, as he had a gift for that. His charismatic personality and tender smile were of great comfort to me at my mother's services in 2003. I will always remember him.
GODSPEED "Mr. Surman."

With Love and Deepest Sympathy to all of you.

Shelly Craig

December 4, 2006

Anne,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. You and your family are in my prayers.

Dick and Peggy Hansen

December 4, 2006

Anne I am so sorry for your loss. I know how it feels to lose someone at Christmastime.

Rosemarie Fannon Goldman

December 4, 2006

I grew up in Natick beside the Surmans and had enjoyed having my hair braided by Kathleen while drinking root beer floats from Dick's job at Bostonia Beverages! Many happy and fun memories will stay with me for what the Surmans have brought to me in my life.

Maureen Costello

December 4, 2006

I interviewed Dick back in the early 1990s for several articles I wrote on Dessert Storm and Veterans Day. I interviewed Katherine for a piece on women serving in Dessert Storm. I remember being so impressed with both Dick and Katherine. I especially liked Dick's sense of humor. They were both such excellent resources. Dick will be surely missed. I will continue to think of him every veteran's day and whenever i come across a reference to the Chosen Few.

Sandy & Kevin Whitney

December 3, 2006

Dear Anne,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy,

Jane Kettendorf

December 3, 2006

There is no doubt Dick's death will be a great loss to all who knew him. I shall miss him every time the Wellesley Veterans gather, every time I go to the polls to vote; at every Senior Thanksgiving dinner and picnic. Always a gentleman, always a smile, always a welcoming word, that was Dick. His absence will be felt by many for many years to come. With deepest sympathy.

Lynne cavanaugh

December 3, 2006

Dick was my mother, Molly Callahan's next door neighbor for over 30 years on Srague Road. If ever there was the epitome of a Norman Rockwell neighbor,he was it. Dick was kind and thoughtful and funny and smart and helpful at the drop of a hat.He cared about everyone on the street and watched over them in an un-hovering way. I will always be grateful to him for his consideration of my mother after my father died. Dick was a wonderful man.....and the best neighbor.

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