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Richard Sexton Obituary
Age: 76 • Burlington/Essex
Richard P. Sexton, 76, unexpectedly went to be with his Lord on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 at UVM Medical Center. He was born in Burlington on Oct. 30, 1939 to William J. Sr. and Alice (Provost) Sexton. He was employed for several years with Marriott Food Service at UVM. For the last 18 years of his life, Ricardo lived with his best friend, Brett Thompson, where he was immediately adopted and loved by Brett's family, who will miss him dearly. Every year, Richard enjoyed going to his sister, Jeanette's house and visiting his nieces and nephews. He leaves 2 sisters: Jeanette Bushell of Charlotte and Judy Sexton of Brandon, his partner and best friend, Brett Thompson of Essex Jct., many nieces, nephews and grand and great grand nieces and nephews and 2 special cousins: Patti Racine and Joan McCarty and extended family. The family wishes to thank the UVM/ICU doctors and nurses and the staff of Specialized Community Care who all helped keep Richard comfortable.
Visitation will be on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 9-10:30 a.m. at Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home, 97 Elmwood Ave. Burlington. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. Interment will be in New Mount Calvary Cemetery. Those wishing may send a memorial donation to Specialized Community Care, P.O. Box 578, East Middlebury, VT, 05740.
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November 1, 2016
RIP Ricardo.
I looked so forward to our trip to Florida in April and I'll never forget the look and smile on your face when I asked you if you wanted to go! I will always remember your smile.
Love,
Stephanie Abentroth
Stephanie Larsen
November 1, 2016
Ricardo, My Sweet Buddy...
I will never forget your smile, gentleness and sense of humor. Thank you for sharing your loving soul with all of us! xoxo
Grace Carusi
October 31, 2016
Brett so sorry for your loss. We had the opportunity to spend time with Ricardo in Florida a few years back. He was a hoot playing cards, dinners and sharing some beersAnd great stories... He will be missed......God Bless.
Grace Carusi
October 30, 2016
Rest In Peace my friend . I will always remember our trip to Florida with you and John. Good times playing cards & great dinners. Can't forget your love for beer . You can have as much as you want now. Brett so sorry for your loss. He was certainly one in a million. God Bless.
Brett Thompson
October 30, 2016
For this man we all loved and lost on our way~
A candle to honor him burns here today.
For the laughter, smiles and memories remain~
The heart of this flame their presence sustains.
Never forgotten and loved forever more~
May it's flicker light the way for your spirit to soar.
Ricardo and Mickey Mouse at Disney World in Orlando
Brett Thompson
October 30, 2016
Ricardo at the Browns River Covered Bridge
Brett Thompson
October 30, 2016
October 29, 2016
Goodbye Uncle Dickie, I will miss our Christmas coffee and beer together. R.I.P.
Love, Philip Bushell
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