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Richard Ireton Obituary

Richard Kenneth Ireton, 82, of Cromwell, husband of Catherine (Monnes) Ireton for fifty-nine years, passed away on Saturday, September 14th peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after a long illness. Born in Middletown, he was the son of the late Raymond and Hazel (Lee) Ireton. Richard lived in Cromwell for sixty years and was a member of Saint John Church. He was the owner of Ireton Business Machine and a life member of the Middletown #771 B.P.O.E. Elks. Richard was a veteran serving in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
Along with his wife, he is survived by a son, Daniel Ireton and his wife, Erin of Cromwell; a daughter, Kathleen M. Ireton of Cromwell and eight grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his son, John Richard Ireton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 18th at 10:00am at Saint John Church, 5 Saint John Court, Cromwell followed by a burial in State Veterans' Cemetery where full military honors will be accorded.
There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Richard's memory to Weiss Hospice Unit c/o Department of Philanthropy, 28 Crescent Street, Middletown, CT 06457. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com. Cromwell Funeral Home, 506 Main Street, Cromwell is handling the arrangements.

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Published by The Middletown Press from Sep. 16 to Sep. 17, 2013.

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September 20, 2013

deepest sorrow from our family to yours
God bless,
Richard Junokas

Jack and Kathy McMeken

September 20, 2013

We were very sorry to read about Dick's passing, our sincere condolences to the family.

September 19, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will smile knowing Dick's spirit will forever live on at Chalker Beach.
...Ray and Andrea Southland

John and Rosie Griffith

September 19, 2013

So very sorry to hear of your loss; deepest sympathy to your family.

September 18, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss.

Mary amenta

September 16, 2013

The entire Parkinson family wishes to express our deepest sympathy and prayers for all of you. We remember the good old Grove Road days and also Chalker Beach. You are in our thoughts and hope it helps to know that all of us are thinking of you.

Barbara Spada

September 16, 2013

My sincerest sympathy to everyone on the passing of Dick. Always a pleasure to see him - going way back to the days when he serviced our typewriters at school. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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