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- DOM: Virginia Divorce records & Virgina Divorce Records
RICHARD V. VIOLETTE WEST MELBOURNE Richard Violette, 75, died Thursday, March 13, 2008 at the William Childs Hospice House in Palm Bay. Richard was born in Skowhegan, Maine. He grew up in Maine and Rhode Island and lived many years in Virginia before settling in Florida. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served during the Korean war. Richard graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a bachelor of arts degree. He pursued a career with the civil service, which allowed him to travel the world. Richard loved books of every subject, particularly history and would read 4 - 5 each week. His favorite places were the library and the local bookstore. Richard is survived by his two daughters and their husbands, Michele and Mike Straney and Martine and Scott Grish; four grandchildren, Justin, Kristen and Courtney Lawson and Connor Grish; brother, Donald and sister-in-law, Josie. He is also survived by the mother of their daughters, Colette Gill. He was predeceased by his beloved companion of many years, Betty Crook and his brother, Robert; Life without Betty was extremely tough for him. As per his wishes, Richard's ashes will be scattered at a location special to his heart. His daughters plan a private memorial service to honor him. Anyone planning expressions of sympathy is asked to consider a donation to the American Lung Association.
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1932 - 2008 (75 years)
