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Obituary: Richard L. Hammond, 75, Life Long Saunderstown Resident

Richard L. Hammond, 75, a life long resident of Saunderstown, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

HAMMOND, Richard L, 75, a life long resident of Saunderstown, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Born in Saunderstown, he was a son of the late Asa S. Hammond & Elsie M. (Card) Hammond.

Mr. Hammond worked as custodian at the University of RI for many years until his retirement.

He leaves his loving daughter: Holly H. Pierce of North Kingstown. He also leaves his siblings: Alvin Hammond of Wakefield, Ruth Beckham of New Hampshire, Dorothy Taylor of Wakefield, Beverly Mowrey of Connecticut, and seven late siblings.

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His Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 11:00 am in THE CRANSTON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME of WICKFORD, 140 West Main Street, Wickford Village, North Kingstown. Burial will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery. Relatives & friends are invited and may call on Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. For online messages of condolence, kindly visit www.CranstonMurphy.com

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