Richard L. Herrington, 86, of Dartmouth, Mass. and formerly of Darien, passed away Nov. 1, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of Elsa A. F. (Von Steiger) Herrington with whom he shared 55 years of marriage.
Richard Herrington, 86, died Nov. 1. His funeral was on Friday, burial was scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 12.
Born in Stony Point, N.Y., the son of the late Albert E. and Edna L. (Hoyt) Herrington, he had resided in Darien for over 50 years before moving to Dartmouth, Mass. two years ago.
Mr. Herrington was a graduate of Syracuse University and Harvard Business School. He was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Korean War attaining the rank of sergeant.
Mr. Herrington had a successful career as a banker for Chemical Bank and several other banking institutions, which he enjoyed even during his retirement years.
Richard had a passion for photography, following professional golf and playing with his grandchildren most of all.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Richard Herrington and wife Monica of Bridgewater, Christopher Herrington and wife Fabienne of Clinton, and Cindy Cabral and husband Jason of New Bedford, Mass.; a sister, Myrtle Smith of New York; six grandchildren, Christopher, Thomas, Matthieu, Everett, Carter and Tanner; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Gene and Curtis Herrington.
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— an obituary from Dartmouth Funeral Home
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A memorial service was scheduled for Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at 11 a.m. in Grace Episcopal Church, 133 School St., New Bedford, Mass. Burial is scheduled for 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 in Spring Grove Cemetery in Darien.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the American Red Cross, PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839.
For online tributes please visit the funeral home website.