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Richard SLAYMAKER Obituary

SLAYMAKER, Richard D. Richard D. Slaymaker, 69, June 10, 2017. He was born in St. Mary's Hospital and remained a life-time resident of Palm Beach County. He is survived by his wife, Rose; son, Christopher Donatelli; daughter, Julie Donatelli (Miguel Rodriguez); adored 1-year-old Granddaughter, Myla; sister, MaryAnn Beyer; and brother, Michael (Cindy); and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Ann and Wilbur "Red", brothers, Jim and Larry. Richard served as Sergeant of Military Police at the Pentagon during the Viet Nam War and led the Riot Control Division. Richard was a long-time member of IBEW Local Union 323 and Retired Assistant Business Manager of Local Union #728. In addition he was a member of the West Palm Beach Fishing Club, Air Boat & Half Track Club, The Flotilla Club, the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA), and the Florida Antique Tackle Collectors. Richard was a graduate of Riviera Beach High School Class of 1965, Palm Beach Community College (AA) and IBEW Joint Apprenticeship (JATC). Richard was a man of strong faith and integrity. He was a superior craftsman. He loved his family, friends and union. The service will be held at 2:00PM June 22 at Good Shepherd United Methodist, West Palm Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: TrustBridge Hospice, CCA or Disabled Veterans.

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Jun. 18, 2017.

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June 22, 2017

Dear Rose and family, it is with the deepest sympathy that I have for the loss of Dick. He was truly a caring person, trustworthy friend and dedicated IBEW Officer/member. He will always remain in our thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.

An Irish Funeral Prayer

Death is nothing at all.
It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort
Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.

Jerry, Lisa, Michael, Jeremy and Shannon Counihan

Tiffany DiMaio

June 21, 2017

Roe, Julie and Chris,I am thinking of you all during these difficult times.

With Love,

Susan and George marmorato

June 20, 2017

Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Richard. May he RIP.

Donna Pierro

June 20, 2017

Rest in Heavenly Peace, Richard. You will be truly missed by all those you left behind, but the memories you made with them will last their lifetime. We are sending love and prayers to you and your family.
Donna and Rick Pierro

June 19, 2017

May the light of your life burn for even in the hearts of those who love you.

2016 Visit

Chris Hanson

June 18, 2017

xmas morning found her first hunting tool.

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Flotilla Club

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

hair grew back after chemo, Thanks Debbie @ A Perfect Cut

Rose Slaymaker

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Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Our Lab, dressed up by daughter

Rose Slaymaker

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Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

took such pride in his acre. Went from solid trees to a park.

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Used his golf cart daily

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

We loved our harleys

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

A new hunter in family earned this for xmas

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Dick & Jerry Counihan

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Loved all his cooking equipt

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Making wifey a new rolling pin to bake pies for him!

Rose Slaymaker

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Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Dick & Long time friend Milo

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Nap time

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Our Finest joy, daughter grad BA @ FAU

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

PaPa Bear & Myla Q

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Richard always said all babies under a year scared hime, he scared them and all look funny, Until he had a gd and saw almost everyday for last yr

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

one of my fave cutting boards

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Went we stopped using The 25' mako and bought skiff and more fun Trout fishing on inside of FtPierce Inlet.

Rose Slaymaker

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Rose Slaymaker

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Dick & buddy JC

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

First turned bowl with new lathe, made top too.

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Dick Julie & me, Rose

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

our favorite boat, 19' Carolina Skiff

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

using clamp, top on patio cabinet from 5 different trees.

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Uncle Dick teaching AJ while we built his desk.

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

making a bedside table

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

more cutting boards.

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

collecting so many clamps, made this in a day.

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

we were building desk for nephew AJ

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

cutting boards we make from felled trees at brother Larry's tree farm

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Cabinet he built, Cypress in patio with his cooking utensils,

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Other favorite: Cooking & Eating !

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

Daughter, Julie Donatelli

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

A Happy Place

Rose Slaymaker

June 18, 2017

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