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Richard Hale Obituary
Edgewater, FL - Richard H. Hale, 80, of Edgewater, Florida, passed away on December 14, 2022 after a long illness.
Richard graduated from Arms Academy Class of '60. After graduation, he joined the Marine Corps and served for four years aboard the USS Boston. He went to Greenfield Community College and transferred to the University of Massachusetts to receive his degree in Engineering. Richard also earned his Master's In Business Administration as well as a Master's in Computer Science from Rivier College. He worked as an engineer for Nashua Corp. and also as a materials manager. He later worked as a S.A.P. consultant for Nova Corp in Massachusetts and then IBM in Raleigh, North Carolina.
He is predeceased by his parents, Nathan and Gertrude Hale of Buckland, Massachusetts, his niece Maile Hale, sister-in-law Carol Ann Hale and brother-in-law Peter Jacob.
Richard is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sharon Hale, his brothers, Rob Hale of Hawaii and Stephen Hale (Lynne) of Vermont, sister Susan Firestone (Bill) of Pennsylvania, mother-in-law, Helen Peterson of Arizona, sister-in-laws, Gail Pearce of Massachusetts and Nancy Goodwin (Ray) of Arizona, brother-in-law James Peterson (Sue) of New Hampshire, and all of his wonderful nieces and nephews.
Interment will be Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 10:00 am at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. Baldwin Brothers New Smyrna Beach has been entrusted. www.baldwincremation.com
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Marie Tribuna
December 31, 2022
Thinking of you Sharon
Tom & Sue White
December 26, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Hugs and Prayers to all.
Ginny Doucette
December 26, 2022
God bless you Sharon for your love & devotion to your husband. Love, Ginny Doucette
Lorraine
December 26, 2022
So sorry for ur loss. Richard was blessed to have u for his wife, I never knew anyone who was a more dedicated caregiver than you Sharon!
Marvin & Pat Michalak
December 23, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Sharon. God Bless.
Marines of the Marine Corps League Naples, Florida
December 23, 2022
The U.S. Marines, Navy Fleet Marine Force Corpsmen, FMF Chaplains, and Associate Members of the E. T Brisson Detachment #063 of the Marine Corps League in Naples, Florida, hereby salute and recognize Richard Hale for serving God and his country by becoming a United States Marine. We honor his memory and valiant service to our Corps and our great Nation. Please accept our heartfelt sentiments as a token of our esteem and admiration of his L´Esprit du Corps. Semper Fidelis.
Harper (Skip) Gerry, Jr
December 23, 2022
Teresa and I send our condolences to Susan and all Richard´s family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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