Richard E. Snow

Surrounded by the family he loved so much and who truly loved him, Richard (Dick) Snow went home to Paradise on August 19, 2015, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Even in the face of this devastating disease, he continued to be a source of delight for everyone he encountered. He was 84 years old.

Dick was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, on November 30, 1930, to Phyllis and Virgil Snow. It was there that he met the love of his life, Marie Lehane, and they began their 61-year journey of love together. They eventually settled in Burlington, Vermont, where they raised their two sons, David and Dennis, who continue to cherish their Dad and Mom.

For 33 years he sold advertising for the Yellow Pages, and was deeply loved by his clients and coworkers, many of whom became close friends. He was known for his sense of humor and his ability to put people immediately at ease, treating everyone with dignity and respect. He mentored many of the company’s employees throughout his career – starting in Burlington and later in Derry, New Hampshire, where they lived for another 15 years.

Magic was a hobby early in his life, and he delighted in entertaining family and friends. Later in life he played golf (kind of), but eventually found that buying and selling antiques was a true passion. Along with a close group of friends who shared that passion, he and Marie travelled New England on weekends setting up at antique fairs, where conversation and fun were just as important as success in selling antiques.

After both sons settled in Orlando, Florida, Dick and Marie relocated there and spent most of their time surrounded by their ever-expanding family. Dick liked nothing more than to attend his grandchildren’s or great grandchildren’s ballgames, recitals or any other event they happened to participate in. No one could ask for a better cheerleader.

Dick loved Windermere Union Church. He and Marie quickly became known for their hospitality with visitors, many of whom became members of the church because of the welcome they received from Dick and Marie. His church family was very important to him.

As Dick’s Alzheimer’s progressed, it became necessary for him to move to an assisted living facility – Spring Hills at Hunter’s Creek. The staff immediately fell in love with him, and doted on him throughout his time there. Even at the end, the staff was constantly by his side with prayers and blessings, something for which Dick’s family will be forever grateful.

Dick is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Marie Snow, sons David (and Dianne) Snow, Dennis (and Debbie) Snow, grandchildren Jason (and Diana) Snow, Jennifer Snow (and Jerome Sanders), Laura (and Steven) Nelson, Danny (and Naketrice) Snow & David Snow. Great grandchildren Tori Nelson, Kelsey Grafal, Nathan Snow, Alexia Coleman, Jai Lei Jackson, Jerell Sanders, Jacob Snow, and Trinity Snow. He also leaves behind his younger brother, Bill (and Suzie) Snow of Manchester, Connecticut.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at the Windermere Union Church located at 10710 Park Ridge Gotha Road, Windermere, Florida, 34786. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Richard Snow to either the Windermere Union Church, or Cornerstone Hospice in Orlando, both of whom so tenderly cared for him in his final days.