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Life Legacy
Richard A. “Rick” Palmer of Dover died at home on Friday, October 14, 2011 after a determined 12 year battle with prostate cancer. He was 60.
Rick was born November 5, 1950 in Dover, DE to the late William A. and Katherine Montague Palmer.
Rick had a long career in the hardware and plumbing fields. For the last 6 years he was employed as a Customer Service Associate in the plumbing and hardware departments at Lowe’s in Camden, DE.
Rick was a member of the Kent Coin Club and also enjoyed collecting and trading old lottery tickets. An avid player in his younger years, Rick later became a certified volleyball referee. He officiated Delaware high school volleyball matches, as well as various Kent County Parks & Recreation programs, for several years. Rick was a fan of UD football and enjoyed attending home games. He had a special passion for vacationing on the Outer Banks, especially surf fishing at Cape Hatteras, NC.
Rick is survived by his wife of 41 years, Mel McDaniel Palmer of Dover, DE; and a brother Donald W. Palmer and wife Carol of Smyrna, DE.
An indoor/outdoor celebration of Rick’s life will be held: 2pm on Saturday November 5th, 2011 at the Burnt Ducks Hunt Club, 2915 Dyke Branch Rd, Dover, DE 19901.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
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Born: November 5, 1950
Place of Birth: Dover, DE
Death: October 14, 2011
Place of Death: Dover, DE
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This memorial provided by:
Torbert Funeral Chapels
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