2019 Ameraucana Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Richard Orr

[John W Blehm]

Richard Orr, from Monroe CT, joined our Ameraucana club in the early 1990s originally and rejoined a few years ago.  He served as a club director for several years and wasn't shy when it came to writing reports for our newsletters.  Richard didn't settle on greenish Ameraucana egg shells and always insisted on "blue".  He is probably best known in the Ameraucana world for writing THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE AMERAUCANA BREED AND CLUB, back in 1998 and made a few minor revisions to it in 2015.  I remember Richard drove to one of our national meets, here in Michigan, bringing his late son Eddy with him.  He really went the extra mile to get involved and promote our breed of chickens and club.  They drove home thru Canada with crates of chickens in his hatchback and customs didn't give him a hassle...maybe because he wears a sheriff's badge.    
Congratulations!   

[Michelle Muldowney-Stevens]

Congratulations, Mr. Orr! Thank you for your commitment to the breed!

[John W Blehm]

Here is a photo of Richard with his award.

[Tailfeathers]

Congrats, Mr. Orr!!  And thank you for your service.  Both to Ameraucanas and to your community.  God bless!

[John W Blehm]

Richard Orr, November 23, 1928 – March 22, 2021

Dignity Memorial

Richard A. Orr, long time resident of Monroe CT, passed away on March 22, 2021 at age 92 with family by his side.

He was born in Mansfield, OH to Samuel and Lena Dulfer Orr. He attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was most recently employed as a State Marshall. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be truly missed by all who knew him.

Richard was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Lions Club and Republican Town Committee of Monroe (Chairman). He was a Justice of the Peace. He was a man of many hobbies including gardening, photography, reading, traveling the East coast, especially Maine, and South America.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Gloria S. Orr, daughters Nancy Smith of Mexico NY, Susan Ray of Shelton CT and son Douglas Orr (Barbara D’Amato) also of Shelton CT, grandchildren Jill Smith and Lt. Col. Jeffrey Smith and Great-grandchildren Talon and Zoe, nephew William Orr (Debby Neal) and niece Leisha Harris and many loving extended family members here and in Colombia.

After working 35 years for Sikorsky Aircraft he was also a Deputy Sheriff and then State Marshall for 40 years, enjoying that job very much and retiring in Nov 2020. He enjoyed his garden full of daffodils, his orchid and Christmas cacti collections.

Richard is predeceased by his Son Edward Orr, Son-in-law Roland Smith Jr, Brother Donald Orr and Mother-in-law Yolanda Burgos.

Calling hours will be held on Sat. March 27 from 3-6 PM at Spadaccino Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe CT. Burial will be at a later date at the convenience of the family at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Memorial Garden.