OBITUARY
Richard Stuart Wood
October 6, 1952 – August 10, 2016
Retired SMSgt Richard Stuart Wood, 63, was suddenly called to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Born in Methuen, MA, he was the eldest of Stuart and Ethel Wood’s seven children. Richard, known to his many friends and family as a man of honor and integrity, served his country proudly with a long and distinguished career in the USAF. A veteran of both the Vietnam era and Gulf War, earning many medals of distinction including a Bronze Star, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Meritorious Service and Achievement Medals, he retired from active duty military service in 1996. During this remaining years he seized every opportunity to enjoy what he loved most in life – his wife and family, the outdoors, golfing, as well as the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox games. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Eva-Maria Wood; children, Modesty Labbe, Kimberly Patrick, Roberta Broyles, Melanie Green, Stefanie Gutridge; siblings- Ronald Wood, Raymond Wood, Randy Wood, Ro-Ann Muteba, Roberta Bjorman; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Remembered fondly is Richard’s sister, Robin Nicholas, the first of Stuart and Ethel’s children to pass away. The funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 Thursday, August 18, 2016 in the chapel of McLaurin Funeral Home with burial to follow at 2:00pm at Sandhill’s State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday one hour prior to the service from 9:00 until 10:00am. Online condolences may be made to the Wood family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com. Arrangements are with McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton.
Services
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Visitation
Thursday, August 18, 2016
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Funeral Service
Thursday, August 18, 2016
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Richard Stuart Wood
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ADD A MEMORYJean Winning
August 19, 2016
Dear Eva and the entire family. So sorry to hear the news of Ricks passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim, Brice, and Landry Connors
August 18, 2016
Our condolences to Eva and the entire family. Richard was such a kind and compassionate man, always giving of himself to others. He will be missed.
Jim & Carol Winning
August 17, 2016
Dear Eva and family,
We are so saddened to hear that Rick passed away so young. We hope that you will find comfort in your memories of Rick. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Jack & Judy (Hall) Galanek
August 16, 2016
Eva and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time . Cousin Rick will be missed by all who knew him..
Hal Swindell
August 16, 2016
So sad to hear of Richards passing. He was a wonderful person and a fine man. I will never forget our trips on trash day and the wonderful talks we had. He was the ultimate family man who set a shining example for all. Blessings upon Eva and all the family.
Judy and John Keller
August 16, 2016
Sending our love to all of you. Our prayers for you are that good memories bring comfort and that your faith brings you hope. Cousin Rick was always a great guy even as a kid. So sad to hear of his death, but we rejoice with you in faith that the Lord has a plan for those who believe. Hugs.
Wendy Dunn
August 16, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss.
Timothy Lowell
August 16, 2016
Our sympathies go out to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim & Patty Lowell
Doug & Marge Howard
August 15, 2016
Dear Eva and family,
We are so sorry and saddened to hear about Rick. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Herbert & Rita Wood
August 15, 2016
Sending our deepest Sympathy with Love & Prayers to Eva & family.