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Richard Hammond Obituary
He was born June 11, 1927 in West Haven, CT, the son of Oliver Wellington and Priscilla (Stannard) Hammond.
Dick grew up in New Haven and Hamden, CT, and graduated from Hamden Hall. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Youth Leadership from Springfield (MA) College.
Serving in the U.S. Army during WWII, he was a Corporal in Special Services stationed at Fort Dix, NJ.
In 1954 he married Elizabeth Marshall, with whom he had two children.
On December 24, 1980, he married Barbara Stevens.
He was co-founder of the Vermont Insurance Fieldman's Association, was Director of Admissions of the College of St. Joseph and served as Dean of Students of Castleton University, and the founder of Consortium of VT Colleges. He was Athletic Director of Middlebury High School and named Athletic Director of the Year in 1990. He also served as Athletic Director of Otter Valley Union High School.
During these years he was active in Boy Scouts, choirs, Barbershop Quartets, Boys State, Rotary and served as a deacon in various churches.
Most recently, Dick was a member of the Brandon Congregational UCC.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara (Stevens) Hammond of Pittsford; two children, Sandra Hammond Reardon of Rutland and Bradford Marshall Hammond of Putney; three grandchildren, Lauren, Kyle and Amy; four stepchildren; 9 step-grandchildren; one niece and three nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Alden Wellington Hammond.
The memorial service will be on Monday, August 1, 2016, at 11 a.m. in the Brandon Congregational UCC, with the Rev. William L. Bartholomew, interim pastor, officiating.
Following the service, a reception will follow in the church fellowship hall.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Pittsford.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, P.O. Box 787, Rutland, VT 05701-0787; or the Brandon Congregational UCC, Route 7, P.O. Box 97, Brandon, VT 05733.
Tossing Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Suzanne Mahar Sullivan
July 22, 2024
It's hard to believe 8 years have passed since we lost Dean Hammond. I will never forget all of the "life lessons" I (and many students at Castleton) learned from him. RIP......
Suzanne Mahar Sullivan
July 22, 2020
Dean Hammond.....I know you are amongst the Angels in heaven! Thank you for being such an incredible mentor to me (and so many others) during my time at Castleton University. May you Rest In Peace.....
Barbara (Usle) Harding
April 18, 2017
I was thinking of Dean Hammond this morning and went online to google his name. His obituary appeared and I was filled with such sadness as I allowed so much time to pass. I wish I had known of his passing to pay my respects. I respected this man so much. I was a Resident Hall Director for two years at CU and I turned to him for guidance both professionally and personally. It was the personal advice that meant so much. He was a mentor and friend. It was nice to see him around Middlebury when he was the AD at our high school. We'd catch up and give each other a hug. He was a great man and I'm honored to have known him.
Janna Brewster
August 17, 2016
Barbara,
I am forever grateful for the amazing friendship that I have experienced with you and Dick. I will miss him.
Donna Stevens
August 5, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss; our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Suzanne Mahar Sullivan
August 5, 2016
Dean Hammond was a mentor to me (and many others) during our time at Castleton University. As a resident assistant (RA) and dorm director....Dean Hammond was always there with a calm response (no matter what the crisis) followed by an encouraging word. He was ALWAYS there as our Dean of Student affairs and will hold a place in our hearts forever. God Bless his family and friends during this difficult time.
terry c
August 5, 2016
So sorry to here of this,marshall and family,my condolences,terry c
Dean Paradis
August 4, 2016
Barbara so sorry for your loss .
Harold and Jessica Anderson
August 4, 2016
Barbara, we are sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He was such a force of life and so generous of his time. We hope your best memories will give you peace. We miss seeing you. Harold and Jessica Anderson
Randy Oliver
July 31, 2016
I'm very sorry for your loss. Dick was a good man.
Ric Reardon
July 31, 2016
I am always saddened by the death of a good person. It is from this sadness, however, that a feeling of gratitude emerges. Dick dedicated a good part of his adult life to the field of education and was very respected in that work. My condolences to Sandi and Brad and all of Dick's immediate and extended family.
Luise Kempel
July 30, 2016
So sorry for your loss Barbara. You two were a couple I so enjoyed knowing however briefly. May you find peace now.
Beth Dow
July 30, 2016
I had the pleasure of working with Dick at MUHS. He was a wonderful man and I am sad to hear of his passing. My sincere sympathy to the family.
John Hammond
July 29, 2016
Susana and I send our heartfelt wishes for peace and comfort during these days of loss. For Barbara, Sandi, Marshall and all the family who cared steadfastly to enrich Dick's final years, we send love and strength to go forward.
Pam Kingsley
July 28, 2016
My sincere sympathies to the whole family....the years a friendship with both Dick and Barb is one of my cherished memories of a life time...glad to know they shared a beautiful life together.....loving each other to the fullest..Dick will be missed....blessings my friend...
Anne Mitchell
July 28, 2016
Barbara, sorry our visit was cut short.
Call me if there are ANY errands I can do for you. I am available to do whatever!
Susan Ransom
July 28, 2016
Barb, thinking of you and sending prayers for peace at this difficult time. Sue
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