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Richard A. Ball
1936 - 2016
Richard A. Ball
1936 - 2016
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BORN
1936
DIED
2016
Richard Ball Obituary
Dick enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports, bowling and being a fire fighter. Dick was an exempt member of the Olcott Volunteer Fire Company serving as Chief from 1973 until 1978 and just received his 50 year service award from the Town of Newfane. When Dick was younger he enjoyed being in the boy scouts and later became a scout leader.
Dick worked for the Town of Newfane Water Treatment Plant as an engineer for many years.
Surviving Richard are his children: Deborah Colletti and Carolyn Helton, grandchildren: Bradley (Diana), Christine (Alex), Allen and Tiffany, great grandchildren: Andrew, Jacob, Isaiah, Hiliana, Bradley Jr, Andrew, Bradly, Cody and the late Alexander Jr., great-great grandchildren: Natalie and Noah. Brother of: Randy A. Ball, Uncle of: Jason (Cara), great uncle of: Carter and Companion of Barb Wilson and his children's mother: Avonell Thomas. Richard was also survived by many life-long friends.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Kenneth H. Sherrie Funeral Home, 6139 East Avenue, Newfane, NY on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 12 noon from the funeral home. Interment will be in Wrights Corners Cemetery, Lockport, NY.
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December 1, 2016
Dear Carolyn, Debbie and family, Randy and Barb: This is Lynette, if you remember me I cleaned for your dad, brother, friend..for 4 1/2 years and continued contact at least once a month to check on him and catch up since moving to Maine 2 yrs. ago. I also made it a point to visit him when I was down there each time. I found out what happened 2 days after his passing and I didn't know how to get in touch, I tried his phone hoping someone would pick up but nothing, so I am so happy to have found this! I am so very sorry for your loss. I was completely heartbroken myself and I still am as your father and I and my daughter grew close. I had just spoken to him a few weeks before and I was going to give him a call again that weekend that he passed. I would love if someone could contact me for a short call when you feel up to it. My cell is 207-230-9370. Again I am so sorry and I will keep you all in prayer for healing and strength at this difficult time. Hugs to you all, Lynette and family
Jeanette Hamminga
November 16, 2016
Condolences to his family...Randy, Carolyn, Debbie & families & Barb & Family...We knew Dick for MANY years...had a lot of good times over the years. He will be missed by all of us. I just love all of the pictures in the "Photo Gallery" Good job! Love, Jeanette Hamminga
gary oakes
November 15, 2016
our sincere condolences from the Oakes family, Gail, Sandra, Gary, David.
November 15, 2016
My sincerest condolences to Dick's family. My memories of Dick date back to when we were class mates at Wright's Corners (Newfane District #15) and were in Wright's Corners Boy Scout Troop #40. Dick was always a person that you wanted to have on your team. May he rest in peace and to his family may you all derive comfort from his many friends.
God bless,
Dick Clark,
Dover, Pennsylvania
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November 15, 2016
Dick, sure enjoyed all the fishing trips with you and Chummy over the years; also crabbing in the Chesapeake Bay. You will be sorely missed but we are sure you and Chummy are still arguing over who caught the biggest fish. Bye for now but will see you again. Bernie and JoAnn Sudnick
Dan King
November 15, 2016
Dick will be missed at the morning coffee hour
Always enjoyed talking with him
Condolences to his family friends
Randy Phillipp
November 15, 2016
Rest in Peace Dick. You are and will always be a friend and a special ICON of Olcott, You will be MISSED and NEVER FORGOTTEN. To Debbie and Carolyn, my sympathy to you and your family.
Randy L. Phillipp
Sandy Miller
November 14, 2016
Barb, and Dick's family, I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
November 14, 2016
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing, He was a fine example for our youth.
Melissa Zeitz Farrar Callahan, Florida
Ken Klino
November 14, 2016
Randy and family so sorry for your loss God bless you in this time of grief.
Ron Sweeney
November 13, 2016
Very sorry for your loss.
Beverly Daulton
November 13, 2016
You will be missed greatly and my prayers and love is sent to you and your family.
November 13, 2016
Prayers of love and healing Carolyn and Debbie~~Love Kelly
November 13, 2016
We always thought our Father's would be here forever....now they are together again...all my Love and prayers for the Ball Family...I will be there for you through this sadness at this time ~ Love Kelly
Michael Seager
November 13, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Although I did not really know him, I knew of him, and it was all great. Olcott was better because of him. Rest in peace.
Larry Laforest
November 13, 2016
Our hearts go out to Richards family so sorry to here of his passing. I have know him my hole life and he always had a smile and could make you smile. He will be surely be missed by all. Larry and Linda Laforest
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