Richard James Baldwin “beloved son, father,
grandfather, and loved one”
BOLIVAR, N.Y.----Richard James “Dick” Baldwin, 58, a
lifelong resident of Bolivar, N.Y., passed away as the result of injuries
sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, in Lock
Haven, Pa.
Born on Sunday, April 8, 1962 in Cuba, N.Y., he was a son of
James L. and A. Fay Bates Baldwin.
Dick attended Little Genesee Christian Academy and Bolivar
Central School. He later attended
Midwest Trucking School in Syracuse.
Over the years, he worked for Butler Trucking and Buckler
Transport as an owner operator. Dick was
currently an independent contractor working for DC Walters Trucking.
Dick enjoyed spending time with his family, camping,
snowmobiling, ATV riding, boating, and living life to the fullest. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and NY
Yankees fan. Dick was a hard worker and just started the next chapter in his
life. He had a sweet tooth and a heart
of gold. Everyone who met Dick loved him
as he often became a best friend to all.
Surviving in addition to his mother of Bolivar are three
children, Natasha (Jason Carr) Taylor of Ceres, N.Y., Mandy (Brian) Nitsche of
Webster, and Kyle (Katie) Baldwin of Bolivar; six grandchildren; his loving
companion, Jennifer Shaw and her children, Michael, Megan, and Taylor; three siblings, Robert (Jan) Baldwin of Bolivar, Ricky Baldwin of Livingston, Montana, and Cindy (Terry) Evingham of Bolivar;a
special uncle and aunt, Dan and Julie Baldwin of Bolivar; several nieces,
nephews, and cousins; and his beloved pets, Chewy, Coco, and Punk.
In addition to his father, Dick was predeceased by an infant
sister, Barbara Ann Baldwin; a brother, Thomas Allen Baldwin; and his maternal
and paternal grandparents.
There will be no public visitation. A celebration of Dick’s life will be held on
a date, time, and place to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bolivar
Trailblazers Snowmobile Club, PO Box 351, Bolivar, NY 14715.
Dick’s family has entrusted his care and cremation
arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L.
Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, Pa.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Dick,
please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral
Home Facebook page.
