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Daye
March 17, 2025
Thinking of my friend Richard, as each year passes. Remembering you as a very kind, gentle Soul who enjoyed children's books and stories, music, flying kites in the Hamptons, laughter and going to the movies. Sweet memories always in my heart
Judith
January 16, 2024
Richard, my John and I drove down to Washington in his convertible for the big peace demo in Washington in 1969. Richard was a poet and knew it, lived inside a poem most of the time. He had a quiet stillness and could say a lot with his eyes.
He and John taught grade school in the `hood for a time back then and John would come home talking about this colleague of his who taught the kids advanced math with cuisenaire rods. I´m glad to see photos and comments from his friends. You´re not forgotten, Richard. Wishing you freedom and peace.
Peter Johnson
March 8, 2023
Richard occupied the next cubby, Perry Ross house, Lower School. Bob Saunders had the cubby next to Richard's, Jonathan Jones was across the hall. We were on the house council so we always had late lights, and some excursions ended up in the kitchen, 3 AM !
Richard kept to himself. I remember no issue with him. He was "matter-of-fact" and maybe out of his element. We were all living in an unusual element. He seemed to be accepting it and doing what he could in a large hall with 30+ cubbied male teens, and the largest cock roaches imaginable in the shower.
Richard's kindness I remember. He did enjoy the cat who lived in my cubby for a few weeks before I was called down to Mr. Thompson's office who told me to keep my window low to prevent varmint intrusion.....!!
I remember Richard's kindness.
Alicia Hernandez-Santiago
July 25, 2022
My husband Mark and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to Richard´s family...We have just found out of his passing...He was a nice and caring person and a gentle soul. I have known him a very long time as I was one of his students when I was a kid and we always kept that friendship through out the years. I have many fond memories of our time that we spent together. He will truly be missed. Rest In Peace Mr. Sills.
Phyllis and Jack Hughes
May 12, 2022
We have just belatedly learned of Richard's passing. We enjoyed many times together in recent years when he was in Palm Beach, both in local restaurants and our home. We will miss the many dinners and conversations we had with him, many of which were above our level. We extend our sympathy to John and your family on the loss of your brother.
Joy Ferro - Daniel Ferro Vocal Program
April 19, 2022
Joy Ferro - Daniel Ferro Vocal Program
April 19, 2022
Joy Ferro - Daniel Ferro Vocal Program
April 19, 2022
The news of Richard R. Sills passing has brought members of the Daniel Ferro Vocal Program great sadness. Richard was a beloved supporter and dear friend who enjoyed being part of our family of singers and faculty several summers in Greve in Chianti and events in New York. We will miss him greatly. We send our deepest condolences to the Sills family.
Daye
March 26, 2022
Daye
March 26, 2022
Daye
March 26, 2022
Daye
March 26, 2022
Richard was a close and dear friend of mine, whose intelligence, insight, creativity and kindness to others will always be remembered. My heartfelt condolences are to his loving family. "Those we love don´t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear."
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