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Richard Brainard Obituary
1936 - 2023
Richard "Bub" Brainard, 87, of The Villages, FL, beloved husband of Joan (Sapotta) Brainard of 68 years, passed away on August 27, 2003 at Freedom Pointe Rehab Center. He was born in Higganum, CT on June 19, 1936, son of the late Walter and Emily Brainard. Bub was employed with United Technologies for 35 years. He served with The Connecticut National Guard. After retiring in 1999, Bub and Joan moved to The Villages and greatly enjoyed living there for 24 years. Bub, in his early years, enjoyed outdoor sports, hunting, fishing and playing softball for 45 years. After retiring to FL, he enjoyed golf, Friday night card games and traveling. He was a lifelong Yankees Fan. Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Linda Willmore and her husband John of Portland, CT, Susan Grimaldi and her husband Peter of Glendale, CA, daughter-in-law, Kimberly Brainard of New London, his grandchildren, Christopher Brainard, Jessica Poulin, Rachel Brainard and her husband Gabriel, Danielle Biega and her husband James and great-grandson Caden Brainard. He is predeceased by his son, Richard M. Brainard, grandson, Ryan Poulin, sister, Marie Stack and husband Ed, and sisters-in-law, Doris Nolan and husband William and Marjorie Sandor and husband Paul. His funeral Liturgy will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday the 16th at St. Mary Church, 51 Freestone Avenue, Portland. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Portland. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to St. Mary's Church, Portland, CT. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Maureen Robinson
September 27, 2023
To all. I so enjoyed hanging at your house and bub's calm and soft spoken demeanour. So many fond and loving memories of you all. I am so grateful he got to enjoy his retirement. Mrs Brainard, (Joanie) I so feel of your loss. 67 years!!! My goodness. Susie, Pete omg you look the same. May you be comforted by all your memories tho I know it will never be the same. Linda you know how I feel. Love to all.
Donald Gates
September 21, 2023
Joan and family ,
I just learned Bub passed away and wish to express my deepest condolences. He was a wonderful man and whenever he visited Joan at work at Portland High School I enjoyed chatting with him. May he rest in peace. He leaves behind a wonderful family that I believe has many fond memories that will help them to deal with their loss.
Anne & Jeff Salinsky
September 19, 2023
Linda,
My sympathies to you and you family on the passing of your dad. I hope all your happy memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
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