Richard Menton Tiplady aged 87 of Warren, RI passed away peacefully on 11/4/2026. Born on 5/2/1939, he spent most of his life in Riverside, RI. At the time of his death, he was a resident at the Crestwood Nursing Home. There, he was lovingly cared for by their devoted staff. His family would like to thank all the nurses, CNAs, administrators, and the hospice team for the tender care they provided him.

He was a commercial fisherman whose favorite territory was Narragansett Bay for most of his working years, his daily “catch” would often include horseshoe crabs, conchs, eels, starfish, and quahogs. He always had an abundance of stories and experiences he would happily share with his friends and family.

Richard was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was a baptized minister for some 60 years in the service of his God, Jehovah. I am sure he would tell anyone reading this obituary about his Bible-based hope of a resurrection to a future paradise earth where he would be a healthy, vibrant man and possibilities would be endless. Faith in that Bible promise kept him strong and determined to be faithful, especially in his later years.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas H. Tiplady II and Ruth V. Tiplady (Case), as well as his
brother, Thomas H. Tiplady III, and his granddaughter, Tucker T. Bassett.
Richard is survived by his wife, Leanna Tiplady, and his 3 children Rick Tiplady (Yolanda), Norma Bassett (Brandon), and Martha Tiplady as well as 6 grandchildren, Warwick, Trystan, Haven, and Phoenix Tiplady, Killian Bassett, and Ripley Baltazar (Cam). Richard is survived also by nephews Matthew Tiplady (Julie), and their children Cole Tiplady, Tanner Tiplady (Isabel), and Max Tiplady, nephew, Andrew Tiplady (Cindy), and their children Zach Tiplady (Elaina), and Emma Penlington (Patrick) and nephew, Gary Tiplady (Tami) and their daughter Lily Reeves (Kylen), and their son Steele Reeves, a dear sister-in-law Pat Tiplady, several cousins, as well as dozens of
close friends whom he dearly loved.

A Memorial service is to be held at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 475 Forbes St, Riverside, RI 02915, on November 22, 2026, at 1:00PM. All are invited.

Those unable to attend in person can join us on zoom. Meeting ID: 892 5403 7146
Passcode: 009046