Richard "Dickie" Faunce
November 30, 1941 ~ November 6, 2012
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 11, 2012 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD.
Richard Howard Faunce, Sr. (Dickie) of Abell, MD went home to god on November 6, 2012. Born November 30, 1941 he was the son of the late Joseph Evans Faunce, Sr., and Agnes Irene Faunce. Dickie is survived by his loving wife Dorothy Ann Faunce, children: Richard Howard Faunce, Jr.”Ritchie” (Jennifer), George Kelly Faunce (Michelle), grandchildren: Jacob, Joshua, Katlin, Travis, Jordan, Caleb, and one great grandchild Sage. He is also survived by his brothers: Eddie and Bobby Faunce. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter Bianca Ann Marie; his brothers: Evans, and George; Sisters: Rose, Louise, Eileen and Sylvia. Dickie was a waterman by trade. He loved more than anything, being in his boat and greatest thrill was taking his grandchildren out and teaching them the joys of being a waterman. Dickie loved being around children. He loved being with his grandchildren and all the kids in and out of the family. Children seemed to flock to him and he had names such as “Dickie Daddy”, “Pop”, “Poppy” and many more. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 11, 2012 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingely-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pall bears will be: Ernie Woodall, Mike Woodall, Joe Bowles, Nace Farrell, Wayne Morgan, and Bruce Chainay. Contributions may be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.
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“The Faunce Family, Extending much sympathy during this time of sorrow and praying that God will comfort you and give you strength for tomorrow. I attended River Springs Elementary school with Dickie.”
“Richie and Faunce Family Dickie was a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My condolences to the Faunce Family. “
“Uncle Dickie, you were such a favorite uncle of mine.Will really miss you. Thoughts and Prayers go to the Family.”
“Ann and to all of Dickie’s Family. Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to all of you. Dickie was such a good person, he will be missed by everyone. “
“Ann we are so sorry for your loss. We know how you feel my mom would have been so upset .prayers are with you and your family .If anything we can do please let us know”
“Ann and Family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. “
“Ann and family,very sad day today God has taken a very special angel up to heaven to be with him today. He was a loving husband,father,grandfather and a very caring friend to many in the county. Dickie will be very well missed but he will never be forgotten I have alot of good memories of him and will keep them close to my heart.RIP Mr.Faunce May he rest in peace no more suffering or pain thought and prayers to the family.”
“Our Prayers and thoughts go out to the family in this time of loss. “
“Ann, Kelly, Ritchie and to the entire Family Our sincerest condolences to you all. Dickie was a great family man who enjoyed it all! He will be truely missed, May his memories live forever in your hearts! “
“We will miss Dickie he was a loving, caring man. Our throughts and prayers are with you guys.”
“Our sincerest sympathy to Ann and all the family. We have good memories when we think of you and Dickie and we will miss him. He was a good friend. May God bless you all always and we send to you our love, thoughts and prayers. “
“Ann with all are heart and soul we can only thank you and Dickie for all the special moments that we will cherish for our life time. To you, your sons and their families we send you our prayers for a soul that will truly be missed by all. We Love you so much.”
“We are saddened to hear of Dickie passing his wit and humour will be missed by all who knew him.Our thoughts and prayer are with the family at this difficult time.”
“I know words cannot alleviate the pain & sorrow that you feel & I just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you.”
“Dear Ann, Richie, Kelly and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. We will fondly remember Dickie as a good man who had great love for his family and friends. There are no words that can console you now but please know that we share your sorrow and grief and we love you.”
“Ann and family, May God open His arms and welcome Dickie to his new home. Prayers for you and all those that loved and cared for him. God bless all of you.”
“Ann and Family, So sorry to hear of Dickie’s passing. He was such a fun, loving, caring person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.”
“Aunt Ann, Ritchie and Kelly and Faunce Families please accept our sincerest condolences. Uncle Dickie was such great man. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. “
“Ann, Kelly, Ritchie, I am so sorry for your loss. Dickie was a long time friend of mine also one of our CAPT SAMS Morning Group for years, he will be missed.”
“Ann My thoughts and prayers are with you. This is one of the most hardest losses that we can suffer. Just put your faith in God and he will walk or carry you through this moment by moment. “
“There are no words to take away the sadness when you lose someone so special, so loving and kind. He left behind good friends and a family who will miss him so very much. May the coming days bring you strength and comfort. I smile now because I know that Rosie and Shirl have already welcomed Dickie at Heaven’s Gate with lots of hugs and kisses. My love and prayers go out to all of you. “
“Ann and family…Our thoughts,prayers,and love go out to you..Dickie will be missed greatly,Especially down at the marina.Jesse and I always helped in whatever adventure Dickie got himself into….He will be greatly missed.”
“Ann, words cannot express the sadness we feel for you and your family.Dickie was a great guy. we will nver forget him.”
“Ann & family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Dickie was a great man and left a lot of good memories behind for you all to share. He will br missed by a lot of people.”
“To the Faunce Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Ann and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Dickie was a wonderful person and he will be deeply missed. His memories will live on forever!!”
“So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to your family.”
“Ann and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you as you travel this LONG road. God be with you and Bless You. “
“Worked with Dickie in the ‘bacca fields back in the day. Sorry to hear of his passing. Condolances to the family…”
“So sorry to hear of Dickie’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Faunce family..”
“Ann, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I know how hard this time is for you. Dickie is in a better place now where there is no pain.”
“Ann and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. We all have lost so many in 2012. It is a year we will never forget. Hold your good memories close to your heart, that and time will help. May he rest in peace.”
“The Faunce Family have my deepest condolences. Dickie was a wonderful person. “
“Ann and family,So sorry to hear about Dickie he will always be remembered.Our prayers are with your family.And he was such a great guy. “
“My thoughts and Prayers are with the Faunce family during this time.”
“Ann and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dickie was a great man and will be missed by many. “
“Dearest Ann, Ritchie, Kelly and your families, please accept my deepest sympathy. Dickie was a kind and wonderful man. I am so sorry for your loss. “
“Beverly and I extend our Condolences to Ann and Dickie’s family. Old friends are sorely missed. Gone too soon.”
“Ann & Family, Sorry to hear about Dickie, may he rest in peace. “
“YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS.”
“Ann & family our prayers are with you at these hard times,Dickie was a great guy, he will be missed by all who know him and loved him.We are so sorry for your lose.”
“Ann so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family”
“God Bless you and your family’s. You all are in our thoughts and prayers”
“Our prayers go out to the Faunce Family we are keeping your family’s in our thoughts. Now your Dad will be your Angel and always be with you all.God Bless!”
” Our sincere condolences, to the Faunce Family. You all are in our prayers. May the peace of God carry you gently through this time.”
“To Dickie’s Family, you are in my thoughts and our prayers!”
“We were searching for the funeral arrangements for another when we saw this. It’s been a long time, but we remember Dickie with great fondness. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this time. “
“Our deepest condolences go out to Ann, Ritchie, Kelly & Family~ We are so sorry to hear of Dickie’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all during this sad time. Take comfort in each other & all the fond memories….May Dickie rest in peace. Bless you all. “
“Dick Dick, you will be so missed, you always made me feel like your own. From the the first time I walked into your front door carrying that little baby girl that ended up the apple of your eye and heart, you touched me so much,and gave me so much that I am so thankful for. Your a kind and gently soul, I am proud to say I am your family,proud my children call you pop, proud to say that I have no regrets about any minute of any day that we all had to make great memories. I know there will be nothing that my kids do that you wont be there with them, Thank you Dick Dick for raising great kids and great grandchildren, We love you and will NEVER forget you! “
“”Our thoughts and prayers are with the Faunce family.””
“OUR PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU AND FAMILY GOD BLESS US ALL”
“Im sorry to hear of Your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. R.I.P.”
“Ann, Richie and Kelly, We are so sorry to here about Dickie. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and please let us know if we can do anything for you in this difficult time.”
“Keith and I will truly miss Dickie. He was a wonerful person who loved his family and showed it in the way he lived his life. He will always be alive in the great memories he left with us. Our prayers are with you.”
“Uncle Dickie, you were greatly loved, and always be missed. God Bless you. Love Sheila, Amanda and Emily.”
“We are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you Ann and your family through this difficult time.”
“Ann and all your family Our sincere condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wayne and Joan”