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1945
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2025
Richard Evers Obituary
Whether seen demonstrating for justice, swimming at the pool or Marlboro's South Pond, reading the paper in the Brooks Library, or shopping at the co-op and farmers market, Richard was a presence. His passion for the arts, music (especially playing his guitar), literature and the environment were lifelong. He was passionate, often expressing his views in letters-to-the-editor in the Brattleboro Reformer.
He is remembered lovingly by his siblings Katharine Kravetz, Robbie Kunreuther, Frances Kunreuther, and Elizabeth Kunreuther, as well as his nieces and nephews Julie Dougherty, Rachel Kravetz, Daniel Kravetz, Will Halpern and Paula Halpern.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Brooks Memorial Library (https://brookslibraryvt.org/) or the Middle East Children's Alliance (https://www.mecaforpeace.org/).
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Amanda Ellis-Thurber
Yesterday
We will miss seeing Richard on his walks on Abbott and Ames Hill Roads and his visits for vegetables at our farmstand. Richard spoke his mind, and was true to his values about food, the environment and Brattleboro politics. Thank you for your dedication to our community Richard, rest in peace.
Ellen Schwartz
August 18, 2025
My deepest condolences to Richard's family. I got to know Richard initially when he showed up at my door as a census taker, and over the years since then I would run into him in town and we'd always end up having interesting conversations. The last conversation I had with him was about one of his spot-on letters to the editor. I appreciate his humanity and his willingness to speak out about creating a more just society. His passing is a loss to our whole community.
Michael N. Landis
August 18, 2025
On behalf of the Brattleboro Great Books Discussion Group, of whom Richard was a member from 1992 to 2025, we would like to express our condolences. His death is an utter shock to me! He was so much of a presence during our meetings (some examples of which I will relate...I´m too upset of his passing now). Our community will never be the same. He left it a better place due to his concern for Justice, his interests in music, literature and art.
Michael N. Landis
MarieClaire Rose
August 15, 2025
Richard was a great guy, he swam at the pool alongside me. He was such a cheerful man may he rest in peace.
Susan Avery
August 15, 2025
I first met Richard well over 25 years ago when he came on board as a support person (me unexpectedly raising two grandchildren) with our family team. From that time on, we became friends and although we didn´t see each other for a while after, he certainly was a person to recall because of his kindness.
In recent months, though, he had reached out to me, and so on many following Sunday mornings, we shared good conversation along with a coffee and half-bagel, his favorite.
I will miss seeing his familiar figure and undeniable gait, walking along Williams Street as we also were "street over one" neighbors for many years.
Richard, you lived a long life, my heart will remember you, your smiling eyes and friendship, and now, may you rest in comfort and peace for eternity´s sake.
Karin Descoteaux
August 14, 2025
Please accept our condolences from all the staff at the Colonial Pool.
Richard has been a member with us for years and years.
He will be missed by many of the members as well.
We will remember him fondly.
Karin Descoteaux
Kate
August 13, 2025
My deepest condolences on your loss. Richard was a brave and courageous voice in support of Palestinian freedom and justice and was not afraid to say what he thought. We will miss him.
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