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Richard Humphreys Obituary

Richard Crosbie Humphreys, 62, died on May 3, 2012 at his home in St. Francisville. He was recently retired from LSU Facility Management as campus Arborist, a position he loved. He was a native of Boston, MA. Visiting will be at Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, St. Francisville, on Tuesday May 8, 2012 from 10:00 am until Mass at 11:00 am. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Ellen McFarland Humphreys, daughter, Katherine Humphreys and son, William Humphreys, sisters, Karla McGrath and spouse, Michael and Valerie Lowe, Mother in law, Mary McFarland, brothers in law, Michael McFarland and wife, Yvette and Joseph McFarland and wife, Margaret and sisters in law, Anne McFarland and spouse, Thomas Freeman and Molly Pilgrim and spouse James Pilgrim and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by James Robert and Mary Lillian Humphreys. He was a graduate from University of Massachusett and LSU. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Skidmore College, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Building Fund, P.O. Box 27, St. Francisville, LA 70775.

Published by The Advocate from May 6 to May 7, 2012.
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Ellen, Will, and Katherine,
We are so sorry to learn of Richard's passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

The Knapp Family

May 28, 2012

Ellen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Know that God is most near when we need Him and know many, many folks are holding you close and lifting you up to our Protector for strength, comfort, and peace.

Donna Earles

May 11, 2012

The family of Richard Humphreys is most grateful for all of the kindness shown in the past few days. Thank you. Please continue to keep us in your prayers and know that we hold you each in our hearts. Richard was a good man. He is missed.

Family of Richard Humphreys

May 9, 2012

Ellen,Katherine and Will,
We are all so sad at your lose!
It's at time like this that I wish we all lived much closer, but please know that you have a huge support team here in Ohio, we love you all very much!

Jane Klein Chura

May 8, 2012

Evelyn Garvey

May 8, 2012

Ellen ,you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.

JoAnn Cervini AUDIBERT

May 8, 2012

Richard was a special guy and he truly loved his family so much. God will send you strength to handle his sudden loss and peace to begin to comfort your heart. Rely on that and on the many prayers and support of your dear friends and family. My deepest sympathies to you and to your entire family. We were all blessed to have him in our lives. Love, Evy

May 8, 2012

Ellen, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Tina Kopanica

May 8, 2012

I had the pleasure of working with Rick at LSU. I can say without doubt, he loved his calling in life. Please accept my deepest sympanthy for your family and know his spirit will be with you always.

Raquel Cooper

May 7, 2012

I love you Ellen. I will be there Tuesday. I'm holding you close. -cindy obier

Cindy Obier

May 6, 2012

Ellen and family, our thoughts and especially our prayers are with you until you are all forever reunited.

Melanie & Paul Kadair

May 6, 2012

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