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Richard Usher Obituary
Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Richard and Lillian (Humes) Usher. He was lifelong Bristolian and member of the 1946 graduating class of Colt Memorial High School.
After high school, Richard served in the United States Army in the military police unit during the Korean War conflict. After returning to civilian life, he worked as a head lineman for the Narragansett Electric Company for many years before retirement in 1990. He was a lifetime member of the Defiance Hose Company No. 1 with the Bristol Fire Department. Richard was also an avid gardener and raised gladiolus as a hobby and small business. He loved a good conversation and would speak with all who engaged with him.
Richard was a member of the Mayflower Society. He was also a member and served as both local and national officer positions for the International Association of Rebekah Assembly, the Order of the Odd Fellows Lodge, and the RI Gladiolus Society. He was a perennial volunteer for the Bristol Historical & Preservation Society, and a lifetime member of St. Michaels Episcopal Church in Bristol.
Richard is survived by his children: Cynthia J. Rene (Domenic), Richard R. Usher, II (Charlene), Bonnie B. Usher; his grandchildren: Lona M. Rene-Sullivan (James) and Jesse H. Usher Barrett (Meghan); his great grandchild: Anissa E.R. Lancellotti; his sister: Priscilla Usher; and many extended relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife Elizabeth and his parents, Richard was also pre-deceased by his siblings: Gladys L. Usher and David H. Usher.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Requiem Eucharist Service at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 399 Hope Street, Bristol at 10 AM on Saturday, January 18, 2025. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name can be made to the Defiance Hose Company No. 1 of the Bristol Fire Department or the Bristol Historical & Prevention Society ( www.bhpsri.org )
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Jean Knowlton Hickel
January 11, 2025
Sending condolences to Dick's family from Jean Knowlton Hickel, and my brother Dan Knowlton, as we both grew up knowing Dick as a longtime friend of our parents, Dan & Nina Knowlton. We remember Dick and Betty at cookouts in our family's backyard, at church on Sundays, and at my wedding, too. I know how friendly and interesting Dick has always been and what a valuable resource he was to the Bristol Historical Society. He will be missed.
Frank Sherman and family
January 10, 2025
This is from Frank Sherman's daughter, Linda. Dad and Dick worked together at Narragansett Electric for many years. Dad always spoke very highly of him and has a lot of fond memories. I, too, remember him and always thought he was so polite. Although a number of family members live close by, Dad today is still living on his own right outside of Charleston, South Carolina and will be 95 in a month. Dad and the entire Sherman family sends our condolences to the Usher family.
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