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Richard Keogh Woolston

Jul 14, 1936 - Jan 24, 2022

Richard Keogh Woolston

July 14, 1936 - January 24, 2022

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Richard K. Woolston

Greece - Passed away on January 24th, 2022 at the age of 85. Dick was born in Rochester, moved to Geneseo in 1947 where he lived until moving to Greece, NY in 1963. He was a graduate of Geneseo Central School and attended Harvard University where he played basketball and was team captain his junior year. He later graduated from the University of Rochester. Dick had a long and impactful career at Kodak where he worked in Human Resources.

He was predeceased by his parents, Loren and Rachel Woolston, and his brother, Robert Woolston. He is survived by his wife Nancy; three children, David (Sue) Woolston of Greece, Steven (Lisa) Woolston of Arlington, Texas and Carol (Rusty) Ratcliffe of Austin, Texas; six grandchildren, Ben, Joseph, Lauren, and Jennifer Woolston; Rachel and Jack Ratcliffe.

Dick loved playing baseball and basketball, coaching basketball, and cheering on his children and grandchildren. He contributed much of his time to helping members of his family; enjoyed gardening and yard work but most of all his greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Dick's life story will be shared during visitation, 2:00-4:00 pm on Saturday, January 29th at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Ln. His funeral service will be celebrated 1:00pm on Thursday, June 16th at Hope Church, 1301 Vintage Lane. Inurnment to follow, in Fairfield Cemetery. Donations may be sent to a charity of your choice or consider Hope Church's Center 4 Hope, 1301 Vintage Lane, Rochester NY 14626 or www.center4hopegreece.org.


Services

Service
Thu, Jun 16, 2022 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Hope Church

1301 Vintage Lane
Rochester, NY 14626

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