Richard F Duell
June 12, 1935 ~ April 7, 2018
Old Orchard Beach- With great sorrow, the family of Richard F. Duell ("Dick") announces that Dick passed away on April 7, 2018, surrounded by his loving family after a short period of declining health. Dick was born on June 12, 1935 in Argyle, New York, the 11th of 13 children born to parents, James F. Duell, Sr. and L. Hazel Wykes Duell.
After graduating from high school in Argyle, Dick moved to Glens Falls, New York where he met and married the love of his life, Frances E. Gordon ("Fran," also known as "Pokey"). Dick, Fran and their family later moved to Fair Haven, Vermont, where he joined the staff of Merchants Bank of Vermont. Dick worked at the bank for over 35 years and was Branch President of the Fair Haven office until his retirement in 2005. Dick was a hard-working family man, who was very active in the community and referred to Fair Haven as his "hometown." Dick could often been seen out in his yard on Scotch Hill tending to his beautiful gardens.
Dick was predeceased by Fran, his beloved wife of 44 years, who passed away in 1999. Not a day went by that Dick did not think about and miss her. He was also predeceased by his parents and nine of his siblings. Dick later moved to Old Orchard Beach, Maine in 2012 to be closer to his daughters.
Dick leaves behind his "girls": beloved daughters, Connie B. Haley and her husband, Daniel T. Haley, Jr. of Portland, Maine, and Kathy D. Camire and her husband Michael L. Camire of Dayton, Maine; three cherished granddaughters, Danielle F. Haley of Hillsborough, North Carolina, Brooke K. Haley of Brooklyn, New York, and Emily F. Camire of Dayton, Maine. Dick is also survived by his brother, Joseph (Rita) Duell of Florida, sisters, Mary Duell Dutcher and Patricia (Edward) Pratt, both of New York, as well as brothers-in-law Bernard (Lelia) Gordon, Terry (Patricia) Gordon, and sister-in-law Loretta (Roger) Saheim, all of New York, each of whom Dick considered to be his sibling, step-grandsons, Nathan (Amy) Camire of Florida, Matthew (Sarah) Camire, of Pennsylvania, and many nieces and nephews.
In accordance with Dick's wishes, a private graveside memorial will be held at a future date in Fair Haven, Vermont, where Dick will be laid to rest next to Fran. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, Maine. To view Dick's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to the Rutland Health Foundation at Rutland Regional Medical Center to support the RRMC Breast Care Program, and sent to Regional Medical Center, 160 Allen Street, Rutland, VT 05701. Please reference Dick Duell and the RRMC Breast Care Program in connection with any contribution.
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Kathy Connie and families so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. He was a great man who will surely be missed. Your in my thoughts . Take care Tammy (Bellrose)Heibler
– Tammy Heibler
Enjoyed visiting with Dick whenever I went to Old Orchard. Special memories with Connie, Kathy and family when Ruth and I visited. Dick was so much fun and always a pleasure to visit. He always offered so much knowledge … a visit with him was like going to college again! My prayers are with you all.
Blessings…. Linda Nye Knowlton (Poultney)
– Linda Nye Knowlton
May you Rest In Peace, Dick. I always enjoyed and appreciated our friendship during our time at the Bank. I extend sincere sympathy to your family at their, and my, loss.
– Garet Richardson
So very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I so remember him as well as your mother when we lived on 2nd Street in Fair Haven–always a kind and thoughtful person.
Carolyn (Smith) Putnam
Pittsford VT
– Carolyn (Smith) Putnam
Cathy and Connie, I think of your mom and dad often. Such good friends to Sam and I. My condolences on the passing of your dad. Sandy Ezzo
– Sandra Ezzo
Connie, Kathy and families,
We are sad to hear that Dick has passed, but knowing that he and Fran are together again makes us smile. Since we live “up the road” from Dick, we remember seeing him fussing with his beautiful flower gardens almost every time we went by his house. We’re glad that he moved to Maine to be closer to his “girls” and enjoy his later years with you. I remember seeing him last with you at the Ogunquit Playhouse a couple of years ago, during the intermission, his neighbor T.C. Ranney from Mechanic St. was with me, and thought what a coincidence it was to run into our “Vermont” neighbors in Maine!
We want to express our sympathy and let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Barry and Mary
– Mary Breslen
from memories on Mechanics st. , rose & frank vanguilder , jack & theresa kulig
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So sorry to hear about your Dad. We would think of him so often. He is with your Mom now which is exactly where he wants to be. Sincerely. Peggy Nuzzolo
– Peggy Nuzzolo
Dear Connie and Kathy and families–We so often have thought of Dick in the time since he left FH for Maine. He was a wonderful man and a good friend. He and your mom are a team again in Heaven. Our thoughts are with you. Sincerely, Carl and Nancy Ruby
– Nancy Ruby