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Richard Cantara Obituary
Allenstown, NH — Mr. Richard O. Cantara, 80, of Allenstown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 4, 2021 after a period of declining health.
Born in Pembroke, Richard was the son of the late Eugene and Solange (Ricard) Cantara. He was raised and educated in Suncook and resided there his entire life.
He enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a welder for General Electric.
An avid outdoorsman, Richard enjoyed hunting and gardening.
He was predeceased by his wife, Francoise "Fran" (Benoit) Cantara and his brother, Robert Cantara.
He is survived by his children: Joy Cantara of Allenstown, Jeffrey Cantara of Penacook and Daryl Lozier of Concord. He was the grandfather to Allyson and her husband Brendon of NJ, Zachary and his wife Samantha of CA and Sydney and Evan Lozier. He was the great grandfather to Caleb, Daisey and Kai all of CA. He is also survived by his sisters, Pauline Boisvert of Allenstown and Norma Roy of Pembroke.
In accordance with his wishes, there will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 15th at 10 A.M. in St. John the Baptist Church in Allenstown. Burial will follow at 12 P.M. in the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. Assisting the family with arrangements is the Petit-Roan Funeral Home in Pembroke. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.petitroan.com
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for Richard Cantara
Elisha
November 9, 2021
I am saddened to hear of Mr. Cantara´s passing. He was one of my favorite customers at the pharmacy. He used to bring me in stuff from his garden. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Barbara Robitaille Elliot Family Health
November 9, 2021
Richard you will missed here at the office, always with your warm smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you Joy. I want to Thank You for your service to our country.
Evan Lozier
November 8, 2021
Many of my earliest memories are set in Richard's home. It feels almost like a dream now, seeing him in his kitchen, or in his garden. Hearing his voice, and feeling his colossal hugs. In a childish way, I took it for granted. That my Pepe would always be around.
I regret that, in the time I knew him, I was not yet mature enough to truly relate to Richard. I think of all the things we could've talked about. All the stories he still had yet to tell. I wonder if there are times in my childhood that I myself don't remember, that Richard looked back on fondly.
I will treasure what memories I do still have of Richard. I will treasure the memories of a gentle giant that I called Pepe, and the love he shared with me in the brief time that our lives overlapped.
Marissa Rattee
November 8, 2021
I will always remember Richard as a generous, loving man, with super-sized hugs.
I am saddened to learn of his passing. My deepest sympathies to all of Richard's family.
Bea Andy
November 7, 2021
Will be sadly missed by all his neighbors. RIP
Dianne L. Temple
November 7, 2021
Thank you for your service Dick.
Hi Joy. I'm so sorry about your Dad. My sympathies, and prayers are with you. Miss you women.
Robert D Machain
November 7, 2021
Mr. Cantara, Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH
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