FENWICK, JR., Richard Entered into eternal rest on March 22, 2009, Richard William Fenwick, Jr., husband of Avril Hanning Fenwick. Residence, Kiawah Island, SC. A celebration of life service will be conducted later on Kiawah Island, SC. Mr. Fenwick, Jr., was born June 28, 1947 in Lakewood, Ohio, the son of Richard William Fenwick and Joan Greene Fenwick. He was a graduate of The University of Michigan College of Engineering and was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Rick was a founding member and served as Executive Administrator of Charleston Angel Partners (CHAP), an organization that invest in start-up companies. He was a member of The Kiawah Island Club, an avid golfer and loved to play the River Course and Cassique with the Friday Walkers. During his early career, Rick was associated with General Foods Corporation in White Plains, New York as a brand manager and the Weston Group in Westport, CT as a marketing consultant. He and his wife lived in Danbury, CT for 24 years before moving to Kiawah Island in 1996 where he loved the natural beauty of the island. He is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years of Kiawah Island; one sister, Laura Ellen Fenwick of Fremont, Ohio; two brothers, Mark H. Fenwick of Bay Village, Ohio and Scott Joseph Fenwick of Fairview Park, OH; two nieces and three nephews. Memorials may be made to The Spoleto Festival, P.O. Box 157, Charleston, SC 29402 and or Kiawah Conservancy, 80 Kestrel Court, Kiawah Island, SC 29455. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 24, 2009.

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Amy Sparks

March 28, 2009

When we were growing up in Ohio, Rick, my eldest cousin, seemed to be a force of nature. Articulate, precise, smart, and feisty, he was a little awe-inspiring. You wanted him on your side. I'm sorry we didn't forge many memories as adults. My best to those he loved and who loved him.

Sue Blouch

March 25, 2009

“The comfort of having a friend may be taken away, but not that of having had one.” Roman philosopher Seneca.

Remembering 46 years of hanging out: the great conversations, laughs, “spirited debates”, and generous hospitality was so consistently but only part of you.

Nancy Powers-Pritchard

March 24, 2009

I met Rick and Avril on Kiawah and we maintained a friendship over many years. Rick always invited me to golf with the Friday Walkers..I think he enjoyed having a woman show up and always told me it was a "Walkers Group" not a "Mens Group." Our fondest memory will always me the first time Luke visited Kiawah with me and we stayed with Rick and Avril. Luke commented, "This is nicer than the Ritz Carlton!" after our midnight arrival with cold beer, sandwiches and a bottle of scotch waiting for us. I loved my deep conversations with Rick about life and will miss him terribly. He was a generous and dear friend.

John Randall

March 24, 2009

Rick and Avril have been good friends for over 40 years. Rick and I started our careers with General Foods in Kankakee, IL. Our two family's moved to Connecticut were we shared many a party and holiday together. We celebrated Christmas together and our kids would look forward for their visits.

Rick, Avril, Ann and I had many spirited debates with none of us afraid to vividly express our opinions.

Rick was a much better golfer than I and was always willing to help me improve my game. This past August, our last visit to Kiawah, Rick and I played 27 holes. We had a great time. I am really going to miss you Rick.

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