Richard C. Deforest

Obituary of Richard C. DeForest May 9, 2014 Richard C. DeForest, 55, of Groton and formerly of Fulton, passed away on May 9. He enjoyed sightseeing, road trips, playing cards, cooking, social networking and spending time with family and friends. Richard loved life and new adventures. He was the son of the late, William and Thelma Combes DeForest, Sr. and was predeceased by a sister, Shirley DeForest Hobby. Surviving are siblings, William DeForest, Jr. of Hannibal and Patricia DeForest Irland of Fulton; a nephew, Justin Irland, a niece, Jessica Hobby Snow; a great-nephew, Lane Snow and cousins. Graveside services will be held 12 noon on Saturday, June 7 at Hannibal Center Cemetery, Cemetery Road in Hannibal. Foster Funeral Home in Hannibal has care of arrangements.