Richard Friend Sr.

Richard Friend Obituary

Richard Friend Sr. NOTTINGHAM, N.H. Richard L. Friend Sr., formerly of Needham, Mass., and East Kingston, died November 26, 2009. He was 85 years old and died peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Mr. Friend was a World War II veteran, a farmer and a teacher and will be missed. He is survived by his brother William Friend of Kingston, his sisters-in-law Janet Cymbala of Harwich, Mass., and Florence Friend of Kingston, and seven children: Dilys Morris of Alexandria, Gwen Friend of Jamaica Plain, Mass., Martha Friend of Somerville, Mass., John Friend of Lanesborough, Mass., Julie Friend-Gray of Nottingham, Richard L. Friend Jr. of Jamaica Plain, Mass., and Celeste Friend of Utica, N.Y. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Kim Murphy, Eli Friend-Gray, John Friendsmith, Kia Gabbidon, Lisa McFall, Addie Friend-Gray, Christopher Plunkett, Augusta Friendsmith, Owen Friend-Gray and Sagel Friendsmith, as well as five great-grandchildren, seven nieces and nephews, and numerous daughters-, sons-, grandsons- and granddaughters-in-law. No services are planned at this time.

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Published by The Needham Times from Dec. 8 to Dec. 15, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Friend

13 Entries

Michelle Duprey

November 26, 2010

Dick's "camping family" have all been thinking of him and missing him...

Pam Harriman Hickey

September 3, 2010

The Harriman family sends condolences also. We all have fond memories of the chicken farm, the Model T and Lucas Pond. Pam, Libbey and Myles

January 6, 2010

I was pitiful in his Chemistry class at Needham High but he wouldn't give up on me. I became a teacher in large part because of his patience and persistence. He was the kind of teacher everyone should be fortunate enough to learn from at least once in their life...Ken Reid

Joanne Vey

December 17, 2009

Sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of growing up on Spring Road with the Friend family as neighbors as well as Mr. Friend as my homeroom teacher. Condolences to all of the family. Joanne Robinson Vey (Sandown, NH)

December 14, 2009

The most influential teacher that I had a high school. A great inspiration. Harvey Weener(Needham)

December 6, 2009

I thought he was the greatest guy....Willy Carr

Deborah Crocker

December 2, 2009

Condolences to all the family. Our families grew up across the street from each other in Needham. One of my best memories was of trying to make it up Bird's hill in his Model T with kid's piled in the back. We didn't make it...

Alan Foss

December 2, 2009

My condolences to family.

Patricia Brendel

December 2, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Friend was one of my teachers at Needham High (class of '68) and I remember him fondly. Wish we had many more like him, he was a very nice man and a dedicated, patient teacher. May he rest in peace. (Patricia Byrne Brendel, Canton MA)

Lee Tran

December 2, 2009

We will remember what a great teacher & person he was while we were at Needham High School...thanks for your time with us, you will be missed!

Rob Hecker

December 1, 2009

A beloved "Friend". Dick will be missed by all that knew and loved him. I enjoyed the brief time I spent in his company, the camp outs, the conversations, the jokes. We will all be think and remembering him fondly when we are together again and sitting around the campfire.
No tears, just happy memories.

"RI Rob"

Jeanne Keith

December 1, 2009

I had the pleasure of meeting Dick at Camping World a few years ago and went up to give my 2 cents on what jack he should buy for one of his beloved vintage trailers. Immediately we bonded and shared our love of these trailers. A few days later he came over to our house to see my collection armed ofcourse with pictures of his own. The rest is history as he gathered at each campout. We all loved him and his family that in the last year would drive him to each campout making sure he didn't miss out on anything. He will be missed. Prayers out to the extended family
Jeannie and Steve Keith

December 1, 2009

I will miss Dick's warmth, laughter and ever present smile. He always brought cheer to a crowd and I will miss sharing a campfire with this gentle soul.

I am richer for having gotten to know Dick and he was loved by many.

May he be at peace now and bring joy and laughter along his journey to that other campfire...

Michelle Duprey

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