Richard Condike Obituary (1923 - 2013)

CHELMSFORD Richard Condike, 89, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Lahey Clinic in Burlington. He was the beloved husband of Edith M. (Moore) Condike to whom he has been married for 69 years. In addition to his loving wife, Richard is survived by his son Richard W. Condike and his wife Anne Marie of Westford, his daughter Linda Ritchie and her husband Robert of Chelmsford, four grandchildren: Gregory Condike, Christopher Condike, Kristin (Ritchie) Ford and her husband Paul, and Brian Ritchie and his wife Donna, and four great-grandchildren. He was the brother of Charles Condike of Maine, George Condike of Texas, the late James Condike the late Robert Condike and had many nieces and nephews. Born in Brockton on June 24, 1923, Richard was past Master of the William North Masonic Lodge in Lowell and Temple Guard of the Aleppo Shriners. Prior to his retirement, he was Vice President of Carvel Hall Company in Maryland. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant during World War II in Africa, India, and China. Richard earned degrees at Bowdoin College, M.I.T., and Northeastern University and was a Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts. Richards greatest passion was always his family. He was also an avid bridge player and enjoyed traveling, golfing and skiing. A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 am at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD followed by interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Shriners Burn Institute, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607-1460. www.shrinershq.org Service Information May 28, 2013 11:00am, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Pine Ridge Cemetery 130 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824