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Obituary for C Richard Quinby

BRISTOL — C. Richard Quinby, 88, passed away peacefully at 1 a.m. Sunday, March 26, 2017, at the home of his grandson, Roy J. and Kristina Dew, where he lived for the past 15 years. He was born June 21, 1928, in Lordstown, the son of Clarence and Marie Quimby Quinby. Mr. Quinby retired in 1974 as a tester for the Warren plant of the Ohio Corrugating Company, where he was employed for over 30 years.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. He cherished the time spent at family gatherings and was excellent in repairing car motors. Richard is survived by two daughters and one son, Joanne Boone of Fort Gratiot, Mich., Larry Cummings of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and Barbara (Roy) Dew of Mineral Ridge; 12 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Virginia White Quinby, whom he married July 19, 1958, and who passed away on March 4, 2000; three brothers, Creet, Carl and Elmer Quinby; sister, Marie Perine; an infant brother; and two infant sisters. Calling hours will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. The funeral will be noon Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the funeral home, where family and friends may also call one hour prior to the service. Richard’s grandson Roy Dew will officiate. Burial will be in Greenhaven Memorial Gardens, Canfield.