Richard’s Obituary Richard F. Akin of Akin Road passed away at his home on Saturday, May 11, 2019 with his loving family at his side. He was 85. Born on February 11, 1934 in Valley Falls, son of the late Ralph N. and Grace M. (Marshall) Akin.
He is the husband of Winifred Ann (Hunt) Akin who he married on April 17, 1954. Mr. Akin was a dairy farmer at the Akin Bros. Farm with his brother Wayne.
He was a lifelong member of the Christ United Methodist Church and the Grange both in Johnsonville. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and snowmobiling and he enjoyed summer trips to York Beach in Maine. Survivors in addition to his wife of 65 years, Winifred, include their children, Richard W. (Sue) Akin, Howard J. (Kari) Akin, Glenn B. (Kay) Akin, Dale B. (Kelly) Akin and Todd W. (Jeannie) Akin all of Johnsonville, his brothers, James A. (Karen) Akin of Lexington, KY and Wayne H. (Helen) Akin of Johnsonville, sister in law Joan Akin of Schaghticoke (wife of his brother the late Bruce M. Akin), eleven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren, friend and caregiver Barb Ford, many lifelong friends including Ron Potts, John Halford and Frank Loszynski as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dick was very proud of the family relationships he kept with his brothers through the years. He remained close with James, Bruce, and Wayne – who he lived and worked with on the Akin family farm his entire life. He never hesitated to call or visit family and friends near and far – his rolodex was full and well-used.
In addition to farming, Dick worked at Valley Feed in Johnsonville with the Loszynski family, was a bus driver for 31 years at Hoosic Valley school, plowed snow for dozens of local residents and businesses, sang in the Johnsonville Methodist choir and at many weddings. He loved the camaraderie and sport of deer hunting which grew his friendship circle even wider. In his retirement, he enjoyed many memorable years traveling with Winnie, family and friends.
One of his favorite spots was sitting on the rocks in York Beach Maine smoking his pipe. He also enjoyed the Grand Tetons in Wyoming with his friends Tom and Hope Davis, the Colorado Rocky Mountains with John and Nancy Halford and the Canadian Rockies with his family. He loved Vermont artist Gerald Lubeck and had many of his country paintings.
He raised several Shetland ponies which he enjoyed getting the family to ride. Dick was a faithful servant of the Lord and was looking forward to being reunited with his father Ralph and his brother Bruce. The Akin family is infinitely appreciative of the care and love that Deana Viscanti and her amazing team from Capital District Comfort Care provided to Richard in these past few months.
They are incredible angels here on earth. A memorial service will be held 10am-Noon on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, 2024 NY RT 40, Schaghticoke, with a reception to continue afterward in the fellowship hall at the church. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the Christ United Methodist Church, PO Box 12, Johnsonville, NY 12094 in memory of Richard Akin.
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