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Richard Flanders Obituary
Clinton - Richard A. "Bozo" Flanders, Jr., 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Northern Lights Eastern Medical Center in Bangor, Maine, after suffering a heart attack while vacationing. He is survived by his siblings and their spouses, Nancy Metcalf & Gary of Princeton; Geraldine Dobeck & Barry, John Flanders & Robyn, and Jane Galeski & Dave, with whom he lived, all of Clinton; several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Richie was born in Clinton, son of the late Richard & Marguerite (Schott) Flanders. Following graduation from the Clinton High School, Class of 1967, he enlisted to serve our nation in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He then began his professional career as a circuit board technician for GenRad, later worked with ET Mortimer Painting in Lancaster, and ultimately retired from the maintenance department at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley. Richie was a jack of all trades and a master of all. There wasn't a motor, gizmo or gadget that he couldn't repair. An avid golfer and fisherman, "The Captain" was happiest spending time on his boat in Comet Pond or while trolling the lakes of Maine with his good friend Mike Broderick. Richie will be missed by all who knew him. A calling hour will be held on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 10 until 11AM with a funeral service at 11AM in the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Clinton. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Richard A. Flanders, Jr. to: Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St., Worcester, MA 01605. Online condolences may be placed at
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Sue Flanders
April 24, 2024
Can´t believe it´s been three years already. R.I.P. Richie
Sue, Mark and John Flanders
Buddy Learned
April 29, 2022
It's been a year since you left , but the memories will always will always be there. This Bud's for you.
Rest in peace.
Sue, Mark and John Flanders
May 4, 2021
So sorry to hear of Richies passing. May he Rest In Peace. Fond memories of all of you years ago at your Mom and Dads
Buddy Learned
May 4, 2021
Backyard pals,summers at Bare Hill fishing and water skiing, skiing at Mt. Sunapee with our fathers, hockey and softball games allover town, and those friendly hello's throughout life. Those will always be my memories of " The Boz ". Thanks
Shelley (Mack) Frick
May 2, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with you all...May he rest in peace........
Harry Labbe
May 1, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Flanders family. Losing a sibling is so difficult. Richie always enjoyed life, as I recall living on Bolton road back in the day. One of the better softball players in Clinton racking many home runs!
Prayers and Regards,
Harry
Ellie Mahoney Nagle
April 30, 2021
Nancy, Gerry, John and Jane,
I am so sorry hear about Richies death. The Flanders were a huge part of my summers growing up at Bare Hill Pond. I remember the night John was born. I remember countless sleepovers and clambake and Pop and Marguerite. Richie patiently showed me how to bait my first hook, and when I finally caught a fish, he took it off for me. He was a good guy and we were all like one family at Bare Hill. Being the oldest brother he quite effectively teased Nancy &Gerry, but he was there for them when they needed him. I will remember the fun we all had in the summers, and I will keep theFlanders clan in my prayers and especially in my heart at this sad time. May heresy in peace and may those he leaves behind find comfort in warm memories. With love and sympathy, Ellie Mahoney Nagle
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