Obituary for Richard Lee "Dick" Chamberlain
Fort Edward
Richard “Dick” Chamberlain, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at his home in Florida.
Born on August 10, 1952, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Everett and Julia (Whaley) Chamberlain.
Dick graduated from Fort Edward High School. He worked for Moreau State Park and then at the Glens Falls United States Post Office for 30 years. He also worked at Command Security as a security guard.
In Dick’s younger years he enjoyed water skiing, playing football, hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. More recently he enjoyed golfing, sitting on the patio and reading about history.
Dick was a member of the Vagabonds and the Fort Edward Fire Department for many years. He also was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.
In addition to his parents, Dick was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Chamberlain and sister-in-law, Betty Chamberlain; his sister, Mary Benoit and brother-in-law, Ronald Benoit; brother-in-law, Leonard Roberts.
Left to cherish his memory include his significant other, Barbara Taylor; his siblings, Jane Roberts, Judy Broderick and her husband, Murray; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call from 4 to 6pm on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am on Monday, March 2, 2020 at St. Joseph Church, 164 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828 with the Rev. Robert Powhida, officiating.
Rite of Committal will be conducted in the spring at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fort Edward.
Memorial donations in Dick’s memory can be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Richard “Dick” Chamberlain, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at his home in Florida.
Born on August 10, 1952, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Everett and Julia (Whaley) Chamberlain.
Dick graduated from Fort Edward High School. He worked for Moreau State Park and then at the Glens Falls United States Post Office for 30 years. He also worked at Command Security as a security guard.
In Dick’s younger years he enjoyed water skiing, playing football, hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle. More recently he enjoyed golfing, sitting on the patio and reading about history.
Dick was a member of the Vagabonds and the Fort Edward Fire Department for many years. He also was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Edward.
In addition to his parents, Dick was predeceased by his brother, Thomas Chamberlain and sister-in-law, Betty Chamberlain; his sister, Mary Benoit and brother-in-law, Ronald Benoit; brother-in-law, Leonard Roberts.
Left to cherish his memory include his significant other, Barbara Taylor; his siblings, Jane Roberts, Judy Broderick and her husband, Murray; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call from 4 to 6pm on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 82 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am on Monday, March 2, 2020 at St. Joseph Church, 164 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828 with the Rev. Robert Powhida, officiating.
Rite of Committal will be conducted in the spring at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fort Edward.
Memorial donations in Dick’s memory can be made to a charity of one’s choice.