: H. Richard Strand, Jr, 77, of Sandwich, Mass., died May 23 after
battling Alzheimer's disease for the past several years.
He was born, raised and educated in Falmouth, Mass. He joined the
army in 1946 and served in England, France and Germany; he rose
to the rank of sergeant and was honorably discharged in 1948.
Upon his return to Cape Cod, he pursued his love of antiques and
in time went into partnership with Clifford D. Hanson. Together
they operated antique shops in Worcester, Westborough, Hyannis
and then Sandwich. Over the years, Richard and Clifford (who died
in 1983) made many friends and delighted both customers and
dealers with their highest quality of antiques and extensive
knowledge in many different areas of the antiques business.
Richard specialized in early lighting and was most knowledgeable
about Sandwich glass. He willingly shared his information and was
generous with his time and energy, especially with beginning
collectors. He was honest and reassuring. People were always
delighted when visiting his shop in an early Federal mansion in
the very heart of old Sandwich Village.
During the last 15 years, Richard exhibited an excellent
selection of glass at the prestigious Westchester Glass Show and
the Sandwich Glass Museum Show, assisted by his friends Robert
and Suzanne Fratus.
Richard is survived by his many friends and customers including:
Dorothy Black, his receptionist for more than 50 years; James
Faria of South Dartmouth, Mass., who assisted in the shop for
many years; Henry Callan of East Sandwich, who was good friends
with Richard and Clifford for many decades; Molly and Duff Allen
of Falmouth, Mass., who were the promoters of the Westchester
Glass Show for many years.
Richard will be remembered as having only kind words to say about
everyone he came in contact with and for his vast knowledge.
-- Henry T. Callan
East Sandwich, Mass.
