Richard H. Beecher

Richard H. Beecher, 91, died Oct. 13, at Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, Conn. He was the widower of Julia (Hull) Beecher.

Mr. Beecher was born in Kenosha, Wash., on Nov. 4, 1912, son of the late Harold C. and Jeanette (Holbrook) Beecher. He was a graduate of the Taft School in Watertown, Conn., class of 1933, and the University of Wisconsin, class of 1938. He was employed by Anaconda Brass and Risdon Manufacturing until his retirement. He was a member of the University of Wisconsin Varsity Club, the Masonic Lodge and the senior center in Morris, Conn. He bowled on the senior leagues in Bristol, Conn. and Thomaston, Conn.

He is survived by his son, John H. Beecher of Thomaston, Conn; two daughters, Hannah R. Beecher of West Tisbury, and Elizabeth B. Bryant of Bradford, Me; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. at Hickcox Funeral Home, 195 Main street, Watertown. Interment is private and at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.