Miner, Sr., Richard F.
Richard F. Miner, Sr., 81, of Suffield, CT and Seminole, FL, beloved husband of Patricia (Hubay) Miner, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in Clearwater, FL. Born October 28, 1940 in Fiskdale, MA and son of the late Theodore and Rita (Brunell) Miner, Richard grew up in Windsor Locks and graduated from Windsor Locks High School class of 1959. After graduating High School, he entered the U.S. Navy and proudly served our country for six years, including four years during the Vietnam War. He worked at Stanadyne Corporation in Windsor, CT and he was also the owner and operator of Pilgrim Barber Shop in Suffield for 36 years before selling the business and retiring. Richard was very involved with his community: he served as Past Master of the Composite Lodge #28 A.F & A.M. in Suffield; he was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Windsor Locks, the American Legion in Granby, and the Suffield Jaycees. He enjoyed working with the Suffield Volunteer Fire Department and he served as past chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners. He was also on the Board of Directors for the YMCA, and he was the past Executive Director of the Suffield Housing Authority. Richard was an Austin Healey Enthusiast and he enjoyed competitive sport shooting.
After selling the barber shop and retiring, Richard and his wife Pat became “snowbirds,” spending time at their Condominium in Seminole, FL in the winters. Richard was a very active member of the Fernwood Circle community where they lived and leaves behind many close friends in the area.
Besides his wife, Patricia, he is survived by a son, Richard F. Miner, Jr. and his wife, Kristen A. Miner of Newport, RI; a daughter, Patrice L. Miner of Kirkland, WA; two brothers, Larry Miner and his wife, Marie and Bruce Miner both of Greenville, NC; two granddaughters, Jordan E. Miner and Addyson M. Miner; and two stepbrothers, Gary and Dennis LaPlante. He was predeceased by a sister, Lucille Borowiec.
His family will receive friends on Friday, April 1, 2022 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East St. N. (Rt. 159), Suffield. Family and friends may gather on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home at 10:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 446 Mountain Rd., Suffield. Burial with military honors will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Suffield. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Suffield Fireman's Association, 73 Mountain Rd., Suffield, CT 06078. To leave on-line condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com