Richard Bruce Dudley 
M, #14881, b. Feb 23, 1925, d. Sep 10, 2012
| Father* | Edwin Eugene Dudley b. Jan 12, 1894, d. Jul 9, 1941 |
| Mother* | Orene Effie Wedge b. Jan 13, 1894, d. Jun 7, 1994 |
Family | Elizabeth Mary Pike b. Aug 25, 1925, d. Mar 18, 2021 | |
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Chronological Events | ||
| Birth* | Feb 23, 1925 | Richard Bruce Dudley was born on Feb 23, 1925 at Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States .1,2 |
| He was the son of Edwin Eugene Dudley and Orene Effie Wedge. | ||
| Marriage* | Sep 22, 1946 | Richard Bruce Dudley married Elizabeth Mary Pike, daughter of Clement Eugene Pike and Nettie May Healey, on Sep 22, 1946 at Barton, Orleans County, Vermont, United States.3 |
| Death* | Sep 10, 2012 | Richard Bruce Dudley died on Sep 10, 2012, at age 87 at Orleans, Orleans County, Vermont, United States.2 |
| Obituary | Sep 12, 2012 | OBITUARY: Richard "Dick" Dudley, 87, of Orleans, Vermont, died in peace on September 10, 2012, following a short illness. He was born on February 23, 1925, in Hanover, New Hampshire, to Edwin and Orene Dudley, and was a life-long resident of Orleans, VT. Upon graduation from Orleans High School in 1943, he entered the U.S. Army and served in Germany. Dick married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth "Libby" Pike, in September 1946. He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1950 and returned to Orleans to work with his mother and brother in the family business, The Converse Company, until his retirement in 1987 when his son Brad took over. Dick was the financial secretary of the Orleans Federated Church, a Vermont Freemason, a 22-year volunteer at the North Country Hospital, Treasurer of the Orleans Country Club, a Justice of The Peace, and Town Auditor. He loved all sports and especially enjoyed the game of golf and the friendships and camaraderie that it provided. He was the Orleans Country Club champion several times and was regularly scoring below his age as recently as three weeks ago! Dick and Libby traveled extensively visiting friends and family in many locales. They enjoyed playing cribbage with friends, dancing to big band music, and reading, attending plays and being of service wherever and whenever needed. Dick was especially fond of his 4 children, 8 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren; all of which affectionately called him "Papa." He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Papa transcended generations and touched many with his kindness, humility and generosity; we will miss him. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Pike Dudley of Orleans, and by their daughters: Pam Downer and her husband Jay of Newport, VT; Jennifer "Lynn" Brennan and her husband Terry of Orchard Park, NY; his son Brad Dudley and Cori of Irasburg, VT; daughter-in-law Terry Dudley of Orleans, VT; and dear family friend Daniel Belanger of Stanstead, QC. He was predeceased by his beloved son Charles Dudley of Orleans, VT. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Kristie Bean, Greg Downer, Tricia Doran, Wendy Leithead, Jonathon Dudley, Travis Dudley, Zach Leach and Beth Hibshman, as well as 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at the Orleans Federated Church at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Harvey Bartlett officiating. Friends may call at the church on Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 10 a.m. until the hour of the funeral. A gathering at the church hall will follow the service. All are welcome. Should friends desire, contributions in his memory may be made to the Orleans Federated Church, c/o Rita Nye, P.O. Box 427, Barton, VT 05822. Online condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home, locally family owned and operated. Published in The Newport Daily Express (VT) - Wednesday, September 12, 2012.2 |
| Burial* | Sep 13, 2012 | He was buried on Sep 13, 2012 at Irasburg Cemetery, Irasburg, Orleans County, Vermont, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 149996814 Plot: 472, Row T 88a.4  |
Military * | Listed as a Military Veteran who served in wartime combat in World War 2. | |