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Richard K. Dennett Jr.
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NEWBURYPORT — Richard Karle Dennett Jr., of Newburyport, formerly of West Newbury, died on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 after an 18 month battle with brain cancer.
He was born Feb. 17, 1955, the son of the late Richard and Eleanor (Henneberry) Dennett.
Rick was the father of Katelyn Dennett of West Newbury and Sarah Paniagua of Lawrence. He had three grandsons, all of Lawrence. Rick was also survived by his fiancee, Jane Foley Watkins of Newburyport, who provided his care the past 18 months.
Rick was a graduate of the Immaculate Conception School and Newburyport High School, a member of the Class of 1974. After apprenticing with the late Keith Walton in the mid-1970s, Rick started Dennett Construction, a successful 30 year business, specializing in remodeling and finish carpentry. His business thrived with Rick rarely travelling beyond the local area due to a strong repeat customer base business.
Rick, an avid sportsman, enjoyed hunting, fishing and skiing throughout his life. Rick's greatest sports passion was the opportunity to coach at many levels and especially the chance to coach his daughter Katie on various basketball teams. He coached Pentucket Middle School girls intramural and travel teams along with the Northeast Hurricanes Girls AAU team. Rick was a senior league baseball coach in Newburyport, coached youth sports in West Newbury and coached freshman girls basketball at Governor Dummer Academy. Rick enjoyed many years of playing in the former City Basketball League, fast-pitch softball at Cashman Park and only 12 years ago started playing golf which became a true passion.
He was a member of the Pease Golf Club in Newington, N.H., where in May of 1999 he shot a hole in one. Rick was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Mark's Masonic Lodge, the Aleppo Shriners of Wilmington and the Newburyport Elks Club.
ARRANGEMENTS: A funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Church, Newburyport at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Visiting hours will be held at Twomey-LeBlanc and Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St., Newburyport on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Newburyport. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Immaculate Conception School Athletics, c/o Mary Reardon, 1 Washington St., Newburyport, MA 01950. To sign the guest book, visit www.contefuneralhomes.com.
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Ginny Noyes Thompson
December 17, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss and sorry that I was unable to make the calling hours. I didn't know until after the funeral. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ginny Noyes Thompson
Anne and Donald Thomas
November 29, 2009
Jane,
Our deepest sympathy. We remember you both fondly from the trips to Jamaica.
Anne and Donald Thomas
November 25, 2009
JANE, SO SORRY ABOUT RICKY, MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU, TAKE CARE, GAYLE(MATTHEWS)CORCORAN
Tyler Worden
November 25, 2009
I've only known Ricky for a few years, mostly from working with him on the Lynch's house down the Cape. Those few years still gave me a lifetime of memories. I'll never forget his friendly personality or his great big belly laugh. I'll miss you buddy. Rest in peace.
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November 24, 2009
Be at peace Ricky.
Your sister,
Carol
Kitty
November 24, 2009
To Jane and Katie, You have lost a father, a friend,a future, and many years which you should have had together. I had great times with Ricky over the past 34 years and an appreciation of a strong friendship. He was there when I needed him as I was there for him when he needed a friend. We both shared a common respect each other. We talked and he told me how much he loved Jane . I told him on many occasion that he was blessed to have met her. She is a remarkable person. Ricky would want all of us to watch out for her now , and his treasured daughter Katie. Both of them have been rocks for him while he battled his illness. His spirit will live on forever in my heart as well as many others. Let us celebrate his life and not mourn his death for we all will meet again. Thank you Ricky for your friendship. I will miss you and never forget your smiling face.
Angela Scarpa
November 24, 2009
Sarah, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad, especially entering the holiday season. You and your family are in my thoughts.
November 23, 2009
Ricky was a good friend, we enjoyed many wonderful and humorous times together.He fought a courageous battle the past few months and never gave up.He was fortunate to have such wonderful care & support during his final days.Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jane & Katie, and Ricky's memory will always be alive in us.
Joe & Robin Hildreth (Burlington, Ma.)
November 23, 2009
Rick was a near and dear friend. We will miss him and cherrish the memories.
Dawn and Lee Walton
November 23, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Ricky. We both have many stories of our relationship with him, but my husband Doug in particular, has many years of fond memories. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Doug & Susan Noyes (Newbury, MA)
larry twomey 3rd
November 23, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Donald Zabriskie
November 23, 2009
Rick was my Senior League Baseball coach in the summer of 1974 - we won the league championship under his leadership. He was a blast to play for and I have great memories of Rick. So sorry for your loss.
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