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Richard Spofford Obituary

RICHARD N. SPOFFORD Richard N. Spofford, 70, retired deputy chief of the Salem, NH, Fire Department, died unexpectedly, August 28, 2006. He was born in Medford, Mass., and was a member of the Salem Fire Department for many years. He was employed by Busby Construction Co. after his retirement. Mr. Spofford formerly attended First Congregational Church of Salem and was a member of Spicket Lodge 85, F & AM of Salem. Family includes his former wife Beverly Spofford of Stuart, Fla.; a son, Richard A. Spofford of Stuart, FL; three daughters, Kimberly Bournival of Stuart, Stephanie (Shawn) Carney of Austin, TX, Pamela (Edward) Diaz of Port St. Lucie, FL; a brother, Donald Spofford of Wyoming; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM on Sunday, September 17, 2006 at Young & Prill Funeral Home in Stuart, FL. Memorial donations may be made to American Lung Association. Arrangements are under the direction of Young & Prill Funeral Home in Stuart, FL.

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Published by TC Palm on Sep. 12, 2006.

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