Richard John Honore

HONORE, Richard John Richard John Honore, 61, of Ocala, FL and formerly of Lebanon, beloved husband of Mary-Ann (Szepanski) Honore, died Sunday (August 31, 2008) at the Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London. Born Jan. 25, 1947 in New Haven, he was the son of the late Albert and Alberta (Marks) Honore. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of New Haven in 1970 and was employed as a Revenue Examiner for the State of Connecticut for 30 years. In 1971, Richard joined the U.S. Army Reserves, and served until 1986. At the time of discharge, he had attained the rank of Captain. Over the years, he was active with the Boy Scouts of America, was a member and Past Grand Knight of St. Francis of Assisi Council 9653 Knights of Columbus and had also been a member of the Lebanon Lions. In addition to his loving wife of 29 years, he is survived by three children, Nancy, Elizabeth and Michael of Lebanon; his sister, Jeanne Miller and her husband, Tom of Palm Coast, FL; his sister Donna Honore and Jim Westphall of Ormond Beach, FL; his sister-in-law, Sandra Longworth of Windsor; his brother-in-law, Stephen and his wife, Kris of Stafford Springs; three nieces and a nephew. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 12 noon Saturday directly at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 67 West Town St., Lebanon, with Fr. Brian J. Converse, officiating. Rendering of full military honors will follow Mass. Burial will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 2550 US Hwy 1, No. Brunswick, NJ 08902-4301 or to the American Cancer Society, 106 Franklin Commons, Rte. 32, Franklin 06254-1800. For online condolences, please visit auro ramccarthyfuneralhome.com.