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Richard Haley Obituary
June 26, 1952 - April 24, 2025
Lexington, Kentucky - Richard "Rich" Haley passed away peacefully on April 24th, surrounded by his loving family.
Rich dedicated his life to service, spending decades as a Special Education teacher, most of them at Waco Elementary in Madison County. He was inspired by his Bahá'í faith to give selflessly, whether through his work, his art, or his volunteer efforts. He was a talented glass artist and photographer, a committed volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, and a reliable handyman for friends and his Unitarian church community, even throughout his battle with cancer.
In retirement, he continued caring for others by volunteering with Hospice, who later returned that care to him and his family.
He is survived by his family and a wide circle of friends, all of whom will deeply miss his generosity, creativity, and quiet strength.
In lieu of flowers please follow Rich's example and give of your time and talent to those around you.
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Ayse
May 10, 2025
Heartfelt condolences to Rich´s family, Baha´i family and friends. I just said a Baha´i prayer for him. May him rest in peace
Ayse Iris Mengüç
Lorena Webb Hall
May 1, 2025
I was fortunate to have worked with Rich at Waco Elementary. His love for his students was obvious to anyone who knew him and he made a difference in so many young lives. He was so proud of his family and loved each of you dearly. I know Rich will be greatly missed by so many. My sincere condolences and continued prayers.
Bill and Nancy Hanna
April 28, 2025
We're sending hugs and prayers to all of Richard's friends and family.
Jack Neeley
April 27, 2025
Rich and Jill have been wonderful neighbors and he will be missed very much by me and my wife ! Good neighbors are hard to come by but they have been great !
John McIntosh
April 27, 2025
I was honored to know Rich and always wished I'd know him longer and better. Truly a good, good man and yes, all will deeply miss his example of generosity, creativity, and quiet strength. Praying for Jill and his family that they will be reminded of Rich often in their minds and hearts with many good memories accompanied by smiles and laughter.
Jeanne Caldwell
April 27, 2025
I worked at Waco Elementary with Rich. He was a wonderful, selfless man. He was gentle and caring in all things. I had two sons that went to Waco and since I worked at the school there were many days I stayed late. My boys were there with me so to use that after-school time I asked Rich to tutor them in Spanish which he willing did. Great memories of an amazing man. My sincerest sympathy to his family.
Ken Haley
April 26, 2025
I miss my brother with all my heart and soul. Our brotherly lives began in Grangeville, Idaho, then as youngsters we accompanied our parents on an 8-year adventure in Honduras, Central America (as pioneers in the Baha'i Faith), and upon our father's sudden illness we continued our adolescent paths in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We reunited for a couple of years in Bisbee, Arizona, and then Rich moved on to complete his university education as a special education teacher. As his "big" brother, I lament that his life ended before my own. He had much more to give to his family, to his many friends, to the world. His light lives on, though, in the many hearts he touched and inspired. Including mine.
Mary Diane Hanna
April 26, 2025
Rich was a wonderful brother-in-law, friend, father, & grandfather. He was calm, friendly, patient, artistic, & sympathetic. We will all miss this gentle soul.
Mary Lino
April 26, 2025
Richard was my brother in law...in my first marriage. I found him to be a very gracious and giving man.
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