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Mr. Richard Miller Crampton

1929 - 2011

Mr. Richard Miller Crampton obituary, 1929-2011, Madison, CT

BORN

1929

DIED

2011

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Guilford, Connecticut

Richard Crampton Obituary

Richard Miller Crampton, Sr., 81, of Madison and Fort Myers, FL, died September 19, 2011 after losing his battle with Merkel Cell Carcinoma. Beloved husband of the late Lois Crampton, he was born in New Haven and graduated from Fairfield Prep and Boston College. He served in the Navy Reserves for twenty-five years and retired as Lt. Cmdr. Mr. Crampton was a thirty-three year employee of SNET and later worked as a consultant for ten years with Price Waterhouse / Coopers before retiring in 2001. Dick was also a member of the Madison Country Club, Knights of Columbus and the Madison Jaycees. He was an avid boater, golfer and enjoyed traveling. He leaves his children Cynthia (Jacques Hebert) of Natick, MA; Richard (Nancy) of Plantsville, CT; Eleanor (Fran Conlin) of Campions Gate, FL; Ronald (Janice) of Madison and Roger (Sonia), Old Lyme. Fourteen grandchildren, Andrew, Erick, Jacie Hebert; Sarah, Rick, Teague, Seth Crampton; Kelly, Kimberly, Francis Conlin; Jack, Phillip Crampton; Roger, Jr. and Sophia Crampton; his sisters Jane Irving of NY and Alberta Guidone of East Haven and brother Raymond Devlin of Litchfield, along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Dorothy Trowbridge and his longtime companion Jynny Stanley. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Margaret's R.C. Church, 29 Academy St, Madison on Friday, September 23rd at 11 AM. Burial will follow in St Lawrence Cemetery, 280 Derby Ave, West Haven. Friends may call Thursday September 22nd from 5 – 7 pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford. Contributions in his memory can be made to University of Washington, c/o Paul Nghiem , MD, PhD, Merkel Carcinoma Center Research, 815 Mercer St. Brotman Building, Room 242, Box 358050, Seattle, WA 98109; https://secure.gifts.washington.edu/uw_medicine/gift.asp?source_typ=2&source=EFF . For more information or to send an on-line condolence please visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2011.

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Bruce

September 23, 2011

Dick was a great man and I enjoyed knowing him and I'm so grateful for his companionship with my Aunt Jynny. A very thoughtful and friendly person to my family since the day he entered our lives. I will miss him dearly and wish strength and love to help his family at this time.

Ron DeMarinis

September 23, 2011

I'll always remember Dick as one of the truly finest men I've ever met! I always enjoyed working with him in the computer department at SNET. We shared many lunches and a number of rounds of golf together. I appreciated his very competent support and advice in his handling and development of many computer applications in the ITC Dept. at SNET.
I'd like to express my deepest sympathy to all his family and to let them know that I also feel a deep sadness and sense of loss of such a wonderful person from my past.

Ron DeMarinis

September 22, 2011

Our dear friend is gone but not forgotten! Dick in his gentle way was an inspiration to many. He was always a gentleman in so many ways weather he was dancing under the stars or the captain of his beautiful boat. A real friend always.
I know he is in the company of those who also loved him. May he rest in Peace until we all meet once again and we will !!!!!!!!!

Glenn and Marty

September 22, 2011

We had the honor to know Dick these past 5 years, as we also spent winters in Trawler Village, and spent many 5 o'clocks visiting under the arbor. He was always a gentleman and extremely kind. We will miss his smiling face and spending time with him. Sincere sympathy to your family.

Mike and Beth Harding (Coldwater, MI)

The Solomons

September 22, 2011

Rich, Nancy & Family, Our deepest sympathy to all of you. May your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dick and Judy Whitcomb

September 21, 2011

Dick will remain in our hearts forever. His kindness,thoughtfulness and gentle humor brought out the best in all who knew him. We were so fortunate to be near him both in Florida and Connecticut and will miss him and remember him always.

Ethel Omasta

September 21, 2011

Nancy & Rich, you did a great job taking care of your Dad during his illness.I'm sure he as well as the entire family appreciated the loving care you gave him. Rest in peace Dick! Love Mom

September 21, 2011

We were part of a large group of friends who resided with Dick at Trawler Village in Fort Myers. We first met Dick when we moved into our new winter home at Trawler where everyone gets together every day at 5:00 at the gazebo. Dick and Jynny were very welcoming and quickly made us feel right at home. Over the years we enjoyed their company with boating, golf and everyday discussions at the 5:00 get together. During this time Dick was always the gentleman with never a harsh word. To those who knew him well knew that he was also a very strong man both physically and mentally. I always admired how well he rode his bicycle-like a kid, and how well he handled his boat-like a captain. We will remember him for his kindness, his quiet demeanor and his strength, We're going to miss Dick; - we already do. David and Bonnie Pellegrino

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