Village mourns death of former mayor
OXFORD – The Village of Oxford community was shocked yesterday by the untimely death of well-known community figure and former mayor, Richard Abbott.
Abbott, who was known to his friends as “Dick,” was 60 years old.
“Our prayers go out to Dick’s family as they mourn their loss during this most difficult time,” Oxford Mayor Terry Stark said yesterday, speaking on behalf of the village board. Abbott’s death, he said, was indeed a shock to the community.
Abbott served the municipality as a village trustee from 1987 to 1991, before being elected mayor. He held two terms in the village’s highest office, from 1991 to 1995.
“Dick was always trying to find better ways to make local government serve the community,” reported Stark, who credited Abbott for the establishment of the Head Start Center in Oxford. “We are still reaping the benefits of that effort more than fifteen years later.”
Abbott continued to serve the community following his terms in office, most recently on the village’s waste water commission and as the municipality’s zoning/code enforcement officer.
“Dick will be missed,” Stark said.
Abbott is survived by Holly, his wife of close to 30 years, daughters, Carly and Meg, and grandchildren Jud, Sam and Lila Hendricks.
A complete obituary appears in today’s edition of The Evening Sun.
Abbott, who was known to his friends as “Dick,” was 60 years old.
“Our prayers go out to Dick’s family as they mourn their loss during this most difficult time,” Oxford Mayor Terry Stark said yesterday, speaking on behalf of the village board. Abbott’s death, he said, was indeed a shock to the community.
Abbott served the municipality as a village trustee from 1987 to 1991, before being elected mayor. He held two terms in the village’s highest office, from 1991 to 1995.
“Dick was always trying to find better ways to make local government serve the community,” reported Stark, who credited Abbott for the establishment of the Head Start Center in Oxford. “We are still reaping the benefits of that effort more than fifteen years later.”
Abbott continued to serve the community following his terms in office, most recently on the village’s waste water commission and as the municipality’s zoning/code enforcement officer.
“Dick will be missed,” Stark said.
Abbott is survived by Holly, his wife of close to 30 years, daughters, Carly and Meg, and grandchildren Jud, Sam and Lila Hendricks.
A complete obituary appears in today’s edition of The Evening Sun.
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