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Richard Squires Obituary
He was born in Madison on Aug. 16, 1930, the son of the late Alfred and Lula M. (Holoway) Squires.
After graduating from Madison High School in 1948, Richard served in the Navy during the Korean War.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a ships progressman at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He was formerly a courier for Path Lab.
He was a former Cubmaster, baseball and basketball coach, and was active with sports boosters.
Survivors include his children, Tracy Ann LaPointe and her husband, Scott E. LaPointe, and Robert Franklin Squires and his wife, Robin O. Squires; four grandchildren, Darren Scott LaPointe, Connor Brent LaPointe, Emma Marie Squires and Kyle Brent Squires; sister Elizabeth Allain; and several nieces and nephews.
Richard was predeceased by his wife, Sylvia Ann (Cunningham) Squires; and his son, Brent Richard Squires.
Visiting hours will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 19, 2011, at J. Verne Wood Funeral Home -- Buckminster Chapel, 84 Broad St., Portsmouth, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brent Squires Memorial Scholarship, c/o Tracy Squires LaPointe, 18 Tamarack Drive, South Berwick, ME 03908. Please visit www.jvwoodfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest book or to send a private condolence. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home -- Buckminster Chapel.
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Memories and Condolences
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Connie & Jack Maillet
May 30, 2011
To the family of Richard "Squeaky" Squires. Our heartfelt condolences for your loss. We have many wonderful memories of him from high school days and reunions, always loved seeing him at those. Connie & Jack Maillet
Dave & Carol Ogilvie
May 20, 2011
Dear Tracy & Bobby,
We had the pleasure to work with your Dad, at the Shipyard, for many years. He was a terrific person. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David LaPointe
May 18, 2011
Tracy, Scott, Darren and Connor,
So sorry to hear of your Dad/Grampa's passing. I can honestly say that Squeak was one of the nicest men I had the pleasure of meeting in my life. May you long cherish the many fond memories you shared together.
Love
Dave LaPointe
May 18, 2011
So sorry for your loss.....Squeak was one of my favorites
Fran Dalecki
May 18, 2011
So sorry for your loss.....Squeak was one of my favorites
Fran Dalecki
Joe Geraci
May 17, 2011
Dear Tracy, Bobby and families. Very sorry to hear about your Dad! He was a great man. Always good to us and allowing us to come to your home and have a good time. He will be missed by all. Deepest condolences to you all. Love Joe
Joe Lyman
May 17, 2011
So sorry to read of Dick's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.I was so fortunate to know and work with"squeak" at the shipyard. Real gentleman willing and able to help all. All who knew Dick know that his first love was his family. God bless him and all family members.
Joe Lyman Eliot,Me
Lori Wallace
May 17, 2011
Dear Tracy & Bobby, I was so sad to hear about your Dad. I have so many wonderful memories from Elwyn Park he is a part of! Please know I'm thinking of you all. Love You, Lori
Brenda Delfino
May 17, 2011
Tracy & Family -
May you find peace through knowing God's presence and love.
Dorothy Cerilli
May 17, 2011
Dear Tracy & Robert and families---I was so sorry to see the announcement of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With my sympathy
Dorothy Cerilli
Jim Farr
May 17, 2011
Dear Tracy and family,
I am so very sorry to learn of your father's death. I have fond memories of him, your mother, and his sister and brother-in-law on one of the Caribbean cruises. He was a wonderful person to know and I'm sure he was loved and respected by many. Cherish the memories and know that the pain of his passing will eventually be replaced with those special moments of remembrance.
Stacey Barlow
May 17, 2011
Dear Tracy and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your father's passing. He was a wonderful man and we will miss seeing his smiling face.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Love,
Stacey, Richard, Georgia, Chase and Beckett Barlow
Cindy Bufithis
May 17, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 17, 2011
Dear Tracy and family,
We are sending love and a promise of support to all of you. Your Dad was an amazing man. He was so fortunate to have such a loving, close family.
With Love,
John, Renee, Matt and Connor Caverly
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