Richard Burton Fairchild

Richard "Dick" Burton Fairchild, age 71, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016. He was born in Corry, PA on March 8, 1945, son of the late Clarence and Freda Fairchild.

Dick was employed for over 30 years at General Electric Co prior to his retirement. He was an active member of Lawrence Lodge # 708 F. & A. M., Zem Zem Shrine Club and the Shrine Motor Corps, American Legion Carl Neff Post 571, East Erie Moose Club and the Siebenbuerger Club. He was president of Erie County Shrine Club from 2010-2011. Dick was active in the MD Carnivals and the Robbins Blass Neighborhood Watch, serving as their treasurer. He also oversaw the care of Pebble Lake Park and was instrumental in the completion and placement of the "Welcome to Pebble Lake Park" sign at the Washington St. corner. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during the Vietnam War.

Besides his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Maryann, who passed on June 8, 2016. He is survived by his sisters, Eleanor (Sue) Tubbs of Birmingham, AL, and Marguerite Jones of Erie. He is further survived by nephews and their families; many relatives of Maryann's family; and a long-standing, good friend to both Dick and Maryann, Jeannine Gleichsner.

Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 536 West 10th Street, on Saturday from 2 to 5 pm and 7 until the time of the Funeral Service at 8 pm conducted by Rev. Richard Moyer. Lawrence Lodge #708 will conduct a service at 7 pm. Private interment, Mill Village Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505.