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Richard C. Hairgrove
Posted 11/10/06
Richard C. Hairgrove, 77 NEWARK - Richard C. Hairgrove of Newark died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, in his home from complications of a fire that took the life of his wife, Shirley, Oct. 28, 2006. He was …
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Richard C. Hairgrove
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Richard C. Hairgrove, 77
NEWARK - Richard C. Hairgrove of Newark died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, in his home from complications of a fire that took the life of his wife, Shirley, Oct. 28, 2006. He was 77.
Mr. Hairgrove and his wife would have celebrated their 50th anniversary Dec. 8.
He was born May 30, 1929, in Camden, N.J., son of the late Thomas K. and Margaret E.C. Hairgrove.
He was a 1947 graduate of Caesar Rodney High School.
Mr. Hairgrove served in the U.S. Army National Guard having earned the rank of motor pool sergeant.
Following graduation, he worked for his brother-in-law, Caleb Burchenal, driving a fuel delivery truck. He was later employed as the mutual manager at Harrington Raceway, Dover Downs, Brandywine Park and Delaware Park, before working full-time with Autotote. After retiring from Autotote he worked for United Tote.
Mr. Hairgrove traveled millions of miles during the course of his employment. He had the opportunity to crisscross the country on many occasions to dog and horse racing tracks in almost every state in the United States as well as other countries including Canada, China, Spain, Portugal, Germany and England. He and his wife enjoyed visiting cities such as Las Vegas where they attended the performances and concerts of many celebrities. Following his retirement, they often visited Atlantic City and enjoyed going to Delaware casinos and spending time in their home in Long Neck.
Disney World was a favorite vacation destination with his family. Some of his most prized memories were of being able to take his children and grandchildren on Disney cruises and other vacations to Florida, Arizona, England, France and Hong Kong.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley A. Hairgrove, Oct. 28, 2006; a son, Richard C. Hairgrove Jr., in 1964; two brothers, Thomas Hairgrove and James Hairgrove; and two sisters, Pauline Burchenal and Ellen Jenkins
He is survived by a son and a daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Susan B. Hairgrove of Middletown; a daughter and a son-in-law, Barbara S. and Jay Harrington of Newark; a grandson, Thomas Hairgrove of Middletown; a granddaughter, Alexa Harrington of Newark; two brothers-in-law, Joe Jenkins of Wyoming and Caleb Burchenal of Dover; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be noon Saturday in Pippin's Funeral Home in Wyoming, where friends may call two hours earlier.
Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Felton Community Fire Co. Auxiliary, P.O. Box 157, Felton DE 19943.
NEWARK - Richard C. Hairgrove of Newark died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, in his home from complications of a fire that took the life of his wife, Shirley, Oct. 28, 2006. He was 77.
Mr. Hairgrove and his wife would have celebrated their 50th anniversary Dec. 8.
He was born May 30, 1929, in Camden, N.J., son of the late Thomas K. and Margaret E.C. Hairgrove.
He was a 1947 graduate of Caesar Rodney High School.
Mr. Hairgrove served in the U.S. Army National Guard having earned the rank of motor pool sergeant.
Following graduation, he worked for his brother-in-law, Caleb Burchenal, driving a fuel delivery truck. He was later employed as the mutual manager at Harrington Raceway, Dover Downs, Brandywine Park and Delaware Park, before working full-time with Autotote. After retiring from Autotote he worked for United Tote.
Mr. Hairgrove traveled millions of miles during the course of his employment. He had the opportunity to crisscross the country on many occasions to dog and horse racing tracks in almost every state in the United States as well as other countries including Canada, China, Spain, Portugal, Germany and England. He and his wife enjoyed visiting cities such as Las Vegas where they attended the performances and concerts of many celebrities. Following his retirement, they often visited Atlantic City and enjoyed going to Delaware casinos and spending time in their home in Long Neck.
Disney World was a favorite vacation destination with his family. Some of his most prized memories were of being able to take his children and grandchildren on Disney cruises and other vacations to Florida, Arizona, England, France and Hong Kong.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley A. Hairgrove, Oct. 28, 2006; a son, Richard C. Hairgrove Jr., in 1964; two brothers, Thomas Hairgrove and James Hairgrove; and two sisters, Pauline Burchenal and Ellen Jenkins
He is survived by a son and a daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Susan B. Hairgrove of Middletown; a daughter and a son-in-law, Barbara S. and Jay Harrington of Newark; a grandson, Thomas Hairgrove of Middletown; a granddaughter, Alexa Harrington of Newark; two brothers-in-law, Joe Jenkins of Wyoming and Caleb Burchenal of Dover; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be noon Saturday in Pippin's Funeral Home in Wyoming, where friends may call two hours earlier.
Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Felton Community Fire Co. Auxiliary, P.O. Box 157, Felton DE 19943.
