Richard Howard Faunce, Sr. (Dickie) of Abell, MD went home to god on November 6, 2012. Born November 30, 1941 he was the son of the late Joseph Evans Faunce, Sr., and Agnes Irene Faunce.

Dickie is survived by his loving wife Dorothy Ann Faunce, children: Richard Howard Faunce, Jr."Ritchie" (Jennifer), George Kelly Faunce (Michelle), grandchildren: Jacob, Joshua, Katlin, Travis, Jordan, Caleb, and one great grandchild Sage. He is also survived by his brothers: Eddie and Bobby Faunce.

He is preceded in death by his granddaughter Bianca Ann Marie; his brothers: Evens, and George; Sisters: Rose, Louise, Eileen and Sylvia.

Dickie was a waterman by trade. He loved more than anything, being in his boat and greatest thrill was taking his grandchildren out and teaching them the joys of being a waterman.

Dickie loved being around children. He loved being with his grandchildren and all the kids in and out of the family. Children seemed to flock to him and he had names such as "Dickie Daddy", "Pop", "Poppy" and many more.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 11, 2012 from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM with prayers recited at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingely-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Ernie Woodall, Mike Woodall, Joe Bowles, Nace Farrell, Wayne Morgan, and Bruce Chainay.

Contributions may be made to the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.

Arrangements provided by Mattingely-Gardiner Funeral Home.