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Richard Purington Obituary

Richard "Dickie" Purington Sr., 73, of Somersworth, died Friday, March 2, 2018 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital after befriending all staff he came in contact with there. When he wasn't serenading the nurses, he was requesting better coffee. He tried his best to get discharged so he could get in his truck to go visiting, but he was called home, surrounded by family and friends.

Dickie is survived by his wife, Mary Purington; his sisters Amanda Robertson and her husband Lawrence, Arvella Grover and her partner William; his children Annemarie Byron and her partner Nick, Richard Purington Jr. and his wife Kathy, Dean Purington and his wife Carin, John Purington, and Holly Purington; by his stepchildren Jennifer Kelley, James Hanscome, and Jillian Dubois; and many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his parents Bud and Pearl Purington and his brother James Purington.

Dickie served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was a member and officer at the American Legion Post 8 in Dover, N.H., where he was loved by all that met him. All who knew him knew his love of country music, and he frequently made requests. Dickie will be missed by all who knew him.

SERVICES: A Celebration of Life will be at the American Legion Post #8, 640 Central Ave., Dover, N.H., on March 24 at 2 p.m.

Published by Union Leader on Mar. 7, 2018.
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Mary and family,

So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you.

Linda and Richard Glidden

March 15, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Timothy and Judith Mullaney

March 7, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 6, 2018

Dear Mary and family we are very sorry for your loss.Now and in the future when we think of Dickie we will remember the smile on his face, the song in his heart,and his willingness to help anyone who needed it.Love Lorna & Mike

Michael & Lorna Zucaro

March 6, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Wally and Deb Roy

March 6, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Dicks passing. I havent seen any of you in FOREVER!!! I remember all the good times with Holly and all the kids. My thoughts are with all of you now. Fly high Dick. You will be sorely missed.

Carmen Edwards-Hanscom

March 6, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Dickie will be missed by all who knew him. He was a wonderful and kind person.

Jody Cook

March 6, 2018

To the family of Richard(Dickie)Purington,It is with a heavy heart that we must say goodbye to Dickie.A beloved friend who will greatly be missed.On behalf of the Commander,his officers and everyone at the American Legion Post-8,we are sorry for your loss.

Michael Zucaro(Adjutant) American Legion Post-8

March 6, 2018

Mary our condolences to you and your family. Dickie was a nice humble kind of guy.

Larry & Carrie Gadbois

March 6, 2018

i remember dick always made me laugh my thoughts are with you mary at this sad time

gloria fifield

March 6, 2018

To the Purington Family:

On behalf of a grateful nation, and
the VFW Auxiliary/Post #4485 in Somersworth, NH, we wish to express sincere appreciation for the honorable service given by your loved one, and send our deepest condolences on your loss.

VFW Auxiliary President,
Cathy Burns

March 6, 2018

My condolences to Dickie's family. He was a dear friend of mine. A great guy. Always had a smile on his face and a song in his heart. I'm gonna miss him as will many others. RIP Dickie.

Carol Westcott

March 6, 2018

Dan and myself would like to send our condolences to you Mary and your family. We are so saddened and he will be missed.

Connie Murphy

March 6, 2018

Our sincere condolences to Mary and all of Dickies children. Dickie was a very special one of a kind man. To say he will be missed is an understatement. We love you Dickie!

Skip & Nancy Bailey

March 6, 2018

Mary our broken hearts are with you. Richard was a wonderful sweet kind and caring man. His creativity and work ethic was imense. We will always hold a special place in our hearts for him and will never look at a Stonewall the same. He was a master at rebuilding those.. He was a wonderful friend. Hugs

Les and Nancy Haskell

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March 4, 2018

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