Richard Bishton

Richard H. Bishton of Chestertown, MD died on July 10, 2004 at his home. He was 61. Born on September 3, 1942 in Ilion, NY, he was the son of the late Harry Richard and Anna Margaret Penner Bishton. He was a graduate of Chestertown High School, Class of 1961. He served in the U.S. Army in the 8th Infantry Division in Bad Kervznach, Germany. He was honorably discharged and returned to the United States where he graduated from American University, Class of 1970, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and History. He later did graduate work at Washington College. Upon his graduation from American University he worked with his father at Elburn’s Florist and Greenhouses until 1984 when he took over the operation with his wife, Hilda, as partner. His true passion was growing seasonal crops with his wife in their greenhouse. He enjoyed waterfowl hunting, fishing, floral design and beekeeping. He was a member of Frank Jarman American Legion Post #36 and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, both in Chestertown, MD, and Kent County Ducks Unlimited where he was highly regarded as a fellow committee member. In addition to his wife, Hilda Ann Lepter Bishton, Mr. Bishton is survived by a daughter, Alexandra Christine Bishton of Annapolis, MD; a son, Timothy Richard Bishton of Chestertown, MD; a sister, Carolyn Ann Kasper of Boca Raton, Florida; two brothers, Fredrick Keith Bishton of Greenville, NC and John Brent Bishton of Ft. Myers, Florida. One brother, James Alfred Bishton predeceased him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at 12:00 noon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, High St., Chestertown, MD. Relatives and friends may call on Friday, July 16, 2004 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Rd., Chestertown, MD. Interment will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Chestertown, MD. Those serving as pallbearers are Stefan Skipp, Jonathan Newell, J.P.White, Willie Lepter, Ernie Lepter, Charles Bishton, and Jeff Newell. Honorary pallbearers are Albert Townshend, Hackett Emerson and Donald Braden.