Richard W. Pakenham Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Richard W. Pakenham of Brooklyn, Connecticut, born in Providence, Rhode Island, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Richard left this world on May 10, 2025 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard W. Pakenham to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Richard may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Peter J. Pakenham and Alice Pakenham (Roddy); and his brother Robert G. He is survived by: his sister-in-law Barbara Pakenham; and his close friends, Nancy and Bonnie Harper.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph Living Center (sjlivingcenter.org).
