Richard Thomas Britton, 40 of Honeoye Falls, N.Y., died Friday, December 16, 2011, at F. F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, N.Y., after a lengthy illness. He was born, March 28, 1971 in Warsaw, N.Y.
He attended school in Montesano, Washington during his elementary years and received several Certificates of Award for Kids Wrestling. He attended Avon Central School form 1983 to 1989, not having graduated from Avon Central, he did complete his G.E.D. in 1991, while residing for a brief time in Montana.
He had a great sense of humor, enjoyed a good joke and had a wonderful smile. He was an avid reader, loved fishing and enjoyed sharing and swapping a good fish story. He never let a tale suffer in the telling, this attribute trickled down from his great grandfather, Chauncey Hall. He enjoyed making people smile. He said what he meant and he meant what he said.
He was employed as a cook for Critics Family Restaurant in Honeoye Falls for twelve years, prior to his illness.
He was predeceased by his eldest child Jerry Patrick Thomas Britton and his “Dad”, Charles H. Deller.
He is survived by son, Robert Thomas Schillinger of Lima; his mother Barbara (Sargeant) Deller of Lima; two brothers, Michael (Kelly) Britton of West Bloomfield, Roger Britton of Mount Morris; five sisters, Barbie (Michael) Root of Scottsville, Amy (Matt) Dingfield of Puyallup, Washington, Ginny (Frank) Gordon of Rochester, Sarah (Jason) Moore of Honeoye Falls, Amanda (Neill) Deller-Bassett of Honeoye Falls; grandparents Thomas and Virginia Sargeant of Livonia; Aunts and Uncles, Amber (Jeff) Savage of Rushville who came at a moments notice, Linda (Armondo) Alvardo of Illinois who called him daily during his last weeks, Sharon Sargeant of Retsof; Special Great Aunt Suzy Wright of Syracuse; All his special nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Friends may call Thursday 5-7 p.m. for a memorial gathering at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., Routes 15 and 20A, 21 Big Tree St., Livonia, N.Y. Burial at the convenience of the family at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre-Emption Road, Geneva, New York, 14456 or any other Hospice care facility of their choice. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: WWW.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Sorry to hear about your loss. That’s 2 in a short period of time. Know that Richard is being well cared for now and with Charles and his son.
Barb and Family,
I am so sorry I could not be with you but please know you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Love you Star
I work with Virginia, and have enjoyed hearing all the wonderful stories about Richard. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I was honored to have Rich as a friend. I was fond of his honesty and willingness to share his life stories with me and others. He always made me feel special. I had time to spend with him during his last days and was impressed by his courage, sense of humor and acceptance of his situation. He will be sorely missed. I for one will always remember Rich as an itelligent and great man. My family extends its prayers to your family.
Sharon
Dickie was a wonderful young man, kind,humble, humorous,and much more. Dickie never judge anyone and that is what made him so very special. Being the eldest of 8 children he had his hands full with helping his parents with the other children. Micheal and Ginny so very faith to there brother as Dickie spoke of them. Yet he keep moving forward each day. Loved by his family and friends . Dickie shared some wonderful memories with myself,Jess and Emme in his last days. Thank you Richard for being such a wonderful great nephew. God Bless Aunt Margaret
My Thoughts and Prayers go Out to Richard “Rich” Britton’s Family and Friends. He was Loved By (at very least) Myself, and/or Anyone of The Avon High School Class of 1990. Godspeed My Friend 🙂
My Thoughts and Prayers go Out to Rich Britton’s Family and Friends. He was Loved By (at very least) Myself, and/or Anyone of The Avon High School Class of 1990. Godspeed My Friend 🙂
Richard will always be remembered and i will always remember his smile. He was full of love , life, and and had a big open heart for ALL! I saw Richard at Strong hospital one week before his passing and his hugs will always be remembered. As kids we would joke around and laugh, he will be missed and I send prayers to the family of this great man.