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AMESBURY — Richard M. "Rick" Marshall, 52, of Amesbury died suddenly Sunday, July 13, 2008 at his home. He was born in Niskayuna, N.Y. Feb. 6, 1956 and was the son of Barbara A. (Betka) Marshall of Amesbury and the late Richard R. "Dick" Marshall.
Rick graduated from Newburyport High School, where he played football and was presented with the Best Lineman Award for 1974. He was an avid athlete and besides football, he enjoyed baseball, golf and bowling.
He worked for the past 30 years as a draftsman at Merrimack Engineering in Andover.
Rick was a very outgoing person and extremely friendly to everyone he met. His passion was his beloved white Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Ricketts, as he was affectionately known, will be greatly missed by all his "lake" friends.
Besides his mother, Rick is survived by a sister, Donna L. Coffman and her husband, Bruce of Kingston, N.H.; aunts, Eileen Marshall of Naples, Fla. and Ruth Talas of Hampton, N.H.; uncle, Alfred Marshall of Martha's Vineyard; nephews, Christopher Mainville and Ryan Coffman, both of Kingston, N.H. and Chad Coffman of Byfield; and his dear friend Janet Bailey. There are also several cousins.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral Mass on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Nativity, 4 Green St., Merrimac. Burial will be private at a later date in Highland Cemetery, Newburyport. Calling hours will be Friday (today), July 18, 2008 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the E.V. Jutras & Sons Funeral Home 118 Friend St., Amesbury. In lieu of flowers, family request that memorial donations be made in Rick's memory to a charity of one's choice.
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toni talas
August 12, 2008
my precious cousin ricky, we were blessed with a special bond. you were the cutest little toe head to ever walk this earth. at least aunt ruth thinks so! how you could be so adorable and such a terror (espiecially to donna and terri) always baffled me. remember tearing down the fence at seabrook beach so dick and tim could serenade us with "old man river" by the campfire, not knowing which would get us first-the tide or the police! remember all of the xmas eves with nana , always ending with our family's awesome rendition of "silent night"? you were an awesome santa claus, even though your nephew chris knew who you were. remember the pool parties, espiecially on the 4th of july,shaking up the neighborhood with fireworks? you did a mean cannonball. remember our family band led by aunt eileen? you sang a mean "chicken pot pie". remember the thanksgiving football games,blackberry brandy,and nana's annual story of how dick was her thanksgiving turkey? i still say i threw a better football than you.
remember our marathon tutoring sessions? i was amazed at how you soaked up trigonometry like a sponge. i was so proud of you, and also very thankful for my payment in 6 packs. who said learning math can't be fun!
be at peace, knowing how much you are loved by so many.
mom and the family will be well taken care of.
i will still always feel your big bear hugs. have one waiting for me... cousin toni
Mary Jennell
July 24, 2008
To all of Rick's family Please accept my sincerest condolences... I remember many fun times at your Aunt Eileen and Uncle Al's place. Your Dad, Dick, was not only my brother-in-law's brother, but my first insurance agent many years ago. Be at peace until we all meet again.
David and Evelyn Pike
July 19, 2008
Ricketts - you are such a part of our lives and our family. You have touched every one of us in such a wonderful and unique way. We love you.
The Pikes
Darlene Woodward-Brown
July 18, 2008
So sorry to hear of Ricky's passing.
I remember our times in high school.
D. Brown class of 1974
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Brian & Susan MCLAUGHLIN
July 18, 2008
We were truly saddened to hear about Rick's passing, He was a great guy who will be sorely missed.
Randy Blake
July 18, 2008
Ricketts some people go by in life unnoticed, YOU did not. We will miss the warmth and laughter you always carried with you. Love, The Blakes
bud jackson
July 18, 2008
Ricketts was not my best friend......
He was Everyones best friend.....
Love you man
Bud Jackson
Donna Coffman
July 17, 2008
Ricky, I can't believe you are gone. I will miss you so much. We had our squabbles like every brother and sister but being only 10 months apart, we had a special bond. I am so sorry I wasn't there for you when you needed me the most. I should have known. My heart is broken in two and I don't think it will ever mend. It hurts so much. You are with Dad now. Give him a big hug and kiss for me and tell him I love him. You will both be in my heart forever.
Until I see you again, I love you and will miss you more than you will ever know.
Love, Sis.
Dolores Morecroft
July 17, 2008
You will truly be missed Rickets, you always had a smile and a hug for everyone. You could light up the room by walking into it. I hope you will rest now in peace.
Love you,
Dee
Al and Michelle
July 17, 2008
Words can't describe how much we will miss your big ready smile, laugh, hugs, stories (even if we already heard them), watching ball games and races, going for motorcycle rides and having a friend who is always there for you. There will always be an empty spot in our hearts. We miss and love you!!!!
Gail and Clint Bridges
July 17, 2008
We'll miss you Ricketts. You were a good friend with a big heart. Our deepest sympathies to all who loved him.
Kristin Blood
July 17, 2008
I am so sorry about Ricketts. He will be greatly missed. He was always there for a big hug and a good laugh. You were a great friend. Love ya Ricketts!!!! Please rest in peace!!!!
Chris Fraser and Kate Walsh
July 17, 2008
We are sorry to hear about Rick's passing. We did not know him very well, but everytime we saw him he would make a point to come and say "HI" and give a big hug...He always had a big smile on his face and his warm and friendly personality will be missed. Our sympathies to the whole family.
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