Richard E. Broadbent

1921 - 2022

Richard E. Broadbent, 100, of Voorhees, NJ, husband of the late Rita (Dunn) Broadbent, died on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Born on September 15, 1921 in Middletown, CT, he was the son of Fred J. and Ella R. (Bacon) Broadbent. Richard attended local schools. In 1938, he began his career, spanning 44 years, 9 months, at Southern New England Telephone Company, retiring as District Switching Supervisor in 1982. He served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army Air Forces in the South Pacific from 1942-1946. Marrying in 1947, Richard and Rita raised their children in Newington, CT and retired to Lake Wales, FL. They enjoyed golf, time spent with family, and the companionship of many dear friends. Richard is survived by his children; Jeffry F. Broadbent and his wife Gina of Avon, CT, Gary R. Broadbent of Sun Lakes, AZ, David J. Broadbent and his wife Dawn of Hainesport, NJ, and Sally A. Flynn of Manchester, CT. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren; Catherine Broadbent, John Broadbent and his wife Kelly, Daniel Flynn, Michelle Flynn, Erica Nekulak and her husband Joseph, Courtney Paul, and Kevin Paul and nine great-grandchildren; Leigh Broadbent, Matthew Broadbent, Sean Broadbent, Cameron Brown, Charlise Brown, Daniel Nekulak, Julia Nekulak, Katryna Paul, and Arabella Rivera. Richard was predeceased by his son John F. Broadbent, his daughter Jean S. Paul, and son-in-law Michael Flynn. A private graveside service is planned at a future date. The Doolittle Funeral Home, 14 Old Church Street, Middletown, CT 06457 has charge of arrangements. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.