Richard C. French

Richard C. French, 67, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2021 at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Rich was born on February 2, 1954 in Montour Falls, NY, the son of the late Arthur B. and Edith Avallone French of West Danby, NY.

Rich was a 1972 graduate of Spencer-Van Etten Central School.  He served proudly in the US Navy on the USS Tecumseh SSBN-628.  He was presently employed by the Waukewan Golf Club in Center Harbor, NH.

He is survived by his twin brother, Robert (Debrah) French of Tavares, FL and sisters, Nancy Ashley of Jacksonville, NC, Candy (Brian Sanders) Vanderpoel of Naples, FL and Lisa (Paul) Van Vorce of Aurora, NY; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Arthur C. French and Elmer (Al) G. French and brother in law, Edward Ashley.

Rich was a free-spirit with a generous heart and a great sense of humor.  He loved sports and especially wearing his NY Yankees gear in Red Sox territory.  He left this world doing what he loved – playing golf.

Private services with military honors will be held at a future date.  Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Newfield, NY.

Fair winds and following seas dear brother….till we meet again

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