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Richard Comtois Obituary

ALTON — Richard Arthur Comtois, of Alton, N.H., died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, after a long battle with an illness. His three sisters and two children, Chris and Tara, were by his side to the very end.

He was born in Dover, N.H., the son of Emily and Philippe Comtois. Richard grew up in Dover and soon after graduating high school, joined the U.S. Army and served his country honorably.

Richard's bravery during the Vietnam War earned him a National Defense Service Medal, Parachute Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and a Combat Infantryman's Badge.

Upon being honorably discharged from the Army, Richard worked for many years at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He was an outdoor enthusiast who loved to canoe and fish. Richard also enjoyed watching the Boston Celtics and attending New England Patriots games in close to zero degree weather. He chose to live out his days near Alton Bay because of his love for the outdoors and the close proximity to his family, friends and the water.

Richard is survived by his son, Chris, and daughter, Tara. His two grandchildren, Kaydis and Kagen; his sisters, Suzanne, Patti, and Janet; his niece, Maya and nephews, RJ, Toby, Cory and Seth also survive him.

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Published by Foster's Daily Democrat from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Comtois

16 Entries

Bill / Cheryl Sheva/Wright

November 9, 2009

To Comtois Family,
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Richard. We only knew him for a short time from our place in Alton and he was a very nice man And we thank him for serving our country. But know that he is now not suffering and is in a better place

Heidi Robidas

November 9, 2009

Janet,Pat and Suzanne,
My deepest sympathy to all of you and your families.

November 8, 2009

Janet, Patti and Suzanne,
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your families.
Deb Smith

Pati Frew-Waters

November 7, 2009

Dear Patti

I was so saddened learning of Richard's passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God bless
Pati Frew-Waters

November 7, 2009

Suzanne, Janet and Pat I am sorry to hear about Richard. I can remember all the good times we all had growing up. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you Sandy Perry

Ray Rioux

November 6, 2009

Rich was a class member of mine from DHS, class of 68. It's sad to see a fellow veteran pass from this life. I moved away to California when I was a junior at DHS and have mostly lost contact with almost all my classmates. I remember Rich to be such a good person and have often thought of him and many others from my class. I too served in Vietnam in the USN from 1968 - 1972 (three tours). My sincere condolences to all his family and loved ones.

November 6, 2009

To The Comtois Family

Sorry to hear of your loss. I saw Richard at the Class of 68 reunion in October 2008. I had not see him since we were growing up together. I had been emailing him on occasion after he found me on "Classmates". It was great to see him at the reunion and I was shocked to see the paper today. I will miss him alot.

Wayne Keen
DHS Class 1968

HELEN LITTLEFIELD

November 6, 2009

RICHIE********I HAD KNOWN HIM FOR MORE THAN 16 YRS. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY THT I AM SO PROUD OF YOU RICHIE, FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS. ANYONE THAT GOES TO WAR AND THEN GOES BACK AGAIN ON PURPOSE, IS OKAY IN MY BOOK... YOU WERE A GREAT FRIEND AND A GOOD GUY. I REMEMBER THAT YOUR FAVORITE COLOR WAS GREEN. THAT WAS EASY TO UNDERSTAND WHY, BECAUSE IT WAS THE COLOR OF YOUR ARMY UNIFORM. YOU ALWAYS DID LIKE ANYTHING THAT WAS CAMOFLASE. THE ARMY WAS PART OF YOU AND YOU WERE PART OF THE ARMY. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND LIVE AN EVERLASTING LIFE IN HEAVEN...... ALL OUR LOVE!
HELEN LITTLEFIELD
LENNY CHARLES

The Maas Family

November 6, 2009

Tara,
I am so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids, please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
The Maas Family

November 6, 2009

To The Comtois Family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of Richard. I went to high school with him and have often wondered how he was doing. May God Bless you all.....
Karen (Smith) Breault
DHS class of '68

Michael Smith

November 6, 2009

I wanted to express my condolense for your loss. I didn't know Richard only that I wanted to say thanks for serving his Country.

God Bless You

Michael Gigliotti

November 6, 2009

My condolences to Richard's family.
I knew Richard from his time spent working at the Shipyard. At the time I was the Sheet Metal Shop Union Predident and we had helped Richard with some VA issues. He had served his Country honorably and it was time for the Country to honorably serve him. I was from Massachusetts at the time and Richard gave me a POW-MIA pin with the Mass. state seal. I proudly still wear it today and it is a constant reminder of what a good man he was. You will not be forgotten.

Howard & Kathy McPherson

November 5, 2009

We met Richard last year when he square danced with us. We are glad he was able to dance for a while. He seemed to enjoy it.

We are grateful for all that he sacrificed for our country so the rest of us can live in freedom.

May the memories of his family and friends bring them comfort.

Dot Cleary

November 5, 2009

I remember Richard from the apprentice program at the shipyard. For the short time I knew him, he made an impression on me and I often wondered where and how he was. I pray he has found peace.

John Bourque

November 5, 2009

Suzanne, Patti and Janet

When I awoke this morning and read the paper I was totally shocked to hear of my friend Richard's passing. We have not been in touch for years but we shared many many good times years ago. We hunted, fished, like to party and sometimes just sat around and shot the breeze. I will miss him and always remember him.

I hope things will be fine with all of you as time passes.

Roger & Marie Thivierge

November 5, 2009

Rich was a very good friend and was more of a family member than a neighbor, we fished year around spent lots of time at the bay watching the boats and Rich loved his fried clams.
Rich was very proud to have served his country and we were very proud of him. We always went to Veteran's Day ceremonies and the moving Wall when it was around and we would look up the names of his friends on the Wall who never made it back. We shared all our Holidays with Rich and he with us,He enjoyed watching sports and rooted for the Home team. He talked often of his children and Grandchildren and was very happy with them in his heart. My Wife Marie and I will feel like a part of us is missing for a very long, but knowing Rich has been an honor and we know he is in a better place now.

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