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Richard Currier Obituary
SALISBURY — Richard Currier, 74, died Thursday evening, Oct. 16, 2008 at his home in Salisbury, with his family at his side.
Born in Newburyport, March 4, 1934, he was the son of the late Raymond and Imogene (Barron) Currier. He was a graduate of Amesbury High School and had served with the United States Army and the Army Reserve.
A self-employed, skilled craftsman, he ran his own custom woodworking business with precision and pride.
As an avid ourdoorsman, he loved camping, hunting, hiking and birding and shared his love and awareness of the beauty of nature with his devoted grandchildren.
His survivors include his wife of 52 years, Alice E. (Roberts) Currier, two sons, David and wife Grace and Steven and wife Tina; four grandchildren, Emily, Maggie, Aimee and Kaycee; his brother, Raymond Currier of Oregon, along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Jean Bacas.
ARRANGEMENTS: A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the East Parish United Methodist Church, Lafayette Road, Salisbury, with one hour of visitation immediately prior to the services, from noon to 1 p.m. Private interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations in his name may be made to the East Parish United Methodist Church, Lafayette Road, Salisbury, MA 01952; or to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Building 9, Lawrence, MA 01843. Arrangements are by Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green St., Newburyport.
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Dick Arthur
October 22, 2008
Many a day in both sun and rain did I walk with Dick through the fields and marshes of Salisbury all the while keeping careful watch for the first bird of the spring or the latest nest of a hawk or crow or tracks in the snow. Dick would point out the structural differences in the building of the nests and why it as built so and with what materials. A very keen observer of wildlife he carried the knowledge to the fine drawings and paintings of our youth where he captured, time and time again, the prize for the most beautiful and realistic pictures and sketches of birds iin their natural settings. I wonder where those childhood wonderful pictures are today for they must, indeed, be collectors items. Dick travelled the woods with Pike Messenger a well known outdoor writer today, and with Sid Pike, another lover of the woodland and with many, many others all of us looking forward to hearing Dick share his knowledge of the wild.
Dick will be missed by all of us and we all wish his family our best. Sincerly, Dick Arrthur
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