Richard Thomas Pease, 72, of Friendship

»Information from the George P. Kalas Funeral Home website.

Richard Thomas Pease, 72, of Friendship, MD died Monday, June 8, 2015 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis.

Born on August 25, 1942 in Middle River to the late Spencer and Muriel Pease, Richard was a graduate of Westminster High School and served in the Army National Guard in Cronhardt and Phoenix, MD. He worked as a machinist for Illinois Tool Works for over 30 years before retiring in 2003. Richard has spent the past 40 years building his 46-foot sailboat, Shenanigans II, and enriching the lives of his family, friends, and the boating community with his energy, wit, and humor.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his siblings, Beth Adkinson and Linda Cannon.

He is survived by his brother, Robert Pease; daughter, Barclay Gibbs and her husband, Anthony along with many cousins, nieces and nephews. Richard is remembered with love by his dear friends, Brian and Stephanie Heller along with many other close friends.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Richard’s life from 2 p.m. until his memorial service begins at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 19, at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake (www.hospicechesapeake.org).