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Richard S. Davidson was born in Massachusetts in 1917. In Rye his family lived at 5 Oakwood Ave and were members of the Presbyterian Church. Richard was a Rye High School Graduate, Class of 1936. He enlisted in U.S. Navy during World War II.
Richard Davidson
RIchard S. Davidson was born in Massachusetts in 1917. He later moved to Rye with his loving family, where they rented a house at 5 Oakwood Ave for $60 a month ($1,144.52 today). His residence consisted of his father Ellis W. Davidson, his mother Mildred Davidson, his younger brother Robert Davidson, and his servant, Stella Simgouski. Robert’s father was a college educated man, who worked as an editor, he was making around $5,000 a year ($95,376.43 today). Robert’s mom had a high school education, and did not work.
Richard was an excellent student, who took many honors level classes. While in High school Richard was a member of the National Honors Society. Richard was known for his interest in music, he was a member of the school orchestra, the school band, and the glee club. Not only did Richard enjoy music, he also enjoyed track a lot and was given the title of Junior coach.
Richard was drafted into the Navy in 1942. Richard eventually became a navy gunners mate and fought throughout World War II. He served on the USS Sardonyx PYC12 and the USS Grundy APA 111. During his service he met his wife, Eleanor Mead Gibson and shortly after they got married. Richard insisted that he will continue to serve, and got a small cottage near New England naval base.
After being discharged from the Navy, Richard began his career in publishing. He worked for some big companies including Chilton Publishing, and Ahrens Publishing. During his free time Richard would sail and enjoy time out on the water.
Richard passed on August 15, 1989, and is survived by his 4 children Richard Jr., Andrew, Elizabeth, and Barbara.
Austin Harvey
RHS 2021
Miss Eleanor M. Gibson Weds Richard S. Davidson
Miss Eleanor Mead Gibson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred R. Gibson of Ridgewood, N. J. , and Richard Stanley Davidson, U. S. N. R. , son of Major Ellis W. Davidson, U. S. A. , and the late Mrs. Davidson, of Rye, were married Sunday in the Ridgewood Methodist Church by Dr. A. H. Brown, the pastor. The bride, attired in a traveling suit, was given in marriage by her father. She had her sister, Miss Barbara Gibson, as her only attendant. Lieut, j. g. Robert Reade, U. S. N. R. , was best man. The bride grooms father, Major Ellis W. Davidson, U. S. A. , and brother, Captain Robert W. Davidson, U. S. M. C, were at the wedding. The couple will maintain a small home near a New England naval base.
Friday, November 6, 1942THE RYE CHRONICLE PAGE SEVEN
Rye High School Graduate, class of 1936
DAVIDSON. Richard Stanley Davidson Sr., 72, of Gloucester Lane, West Hartford, died Monday (Aug. 14) at UCONN Health Center, Farmington. Born June 10, 1917, in Boston, Mass., he was the son of Ellis W. and Mildred (Burgess) Davidson. Mr. Davidson served in the U.S. Navy in World War ll, and had an extensive career in publishing and sailing. His employers included. Progressive Grocer, Chilton Publishing, and Ahrens Publishing. Mr. Davidson was an active member of Asylum Hill Congregational Church. Besides his wife, the former Eleanor Gibson of Old Say brook, he leaves, two sons, Richard Jr. of Anchorage, Ala., and Andrew of Belmont, Mass.; two daughters, Elizabeth of Hartford, and Barbara Terray of Sarasota, Fla.; and eight grandchildren; and a dear friend. Gar-nette Johnson of West Hartford. Memorial service will be Friday (Aug. 18), 11 a.m., at Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Ave., Hartford 06105. Memorial donations may be made to the church, or Alzheimers Research Foundation, 15825 Shady Grove Road, Rockvllle, M.D, 20850.
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