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Richard Dennis Obituary
Born in Dover, N.H., Richard was a graduate of Oyster River High School and the University of New Hampshire, both in Durham. He was a part-time police officer and a volunteer firefighter for the town of Lee. Later, he had a 30-plus year career in the agricultural chemical business in both New England and the West.
His hobbies and interests were many, including auto racing, ice hockey, skiing, history, arts of the Southwest, and good wines.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Donna, of Rio Rancho; daughter, Kristie and grandson, Justin, of Langdon, N.H.; son, Jeff and daughter-in-law, Juli, of Lorton, Va.; parents, Wallace and Evelyn Dennis, of Lee; brother, Allan, sister-in-law, Carole; nieces, Danielle and Courtney, and nephew, Craig, of Lee; and in-laws, Pearle Merrell and Dana Merrell, of Langdon, N.H.
A memorial service will be held at Lee Church Congregational, 17 Mast Road, Lee, on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Alan Wall
January 14, 2009
Untimely losses are so hard to deal with. They do, however, cause us to reflect on our own lives and how they were affected by the one we just lost.
Funny what you remember - Richard and I were often mistaken for one another through our years together at the Oyster River schools. Back in his high school days, hiking and camping were also some of his interests. Richard, Tom Davis, Alan Prince and I once did a 12 day hike that took us from Gorham to the Lafayette camp ground - what a great learning and freindship building experience that was.
My deepest simpathy to all the family, and thanks for my time with Richard.
Carol Arnold
January 14, 2009
Although we had never met Richard I know he must have been a super person just by knowing his parents, Wally and Evie. Please know we are thinking about you both and also Richard's wife and family.
Carol and Clint Arnold
Jim Valentine
January 13, 2009
My sympathy goes out to the entire Dennis family. I have many memories of Richard from growing up nearby in Lee.
Martha Mower
January 13, 2009
Allen and family,
Ellery and I send our thoughts at this time. May happy memories of Richard live on in your hearts.
Martha Corrow Mower & Ellery Hutchins
Linda LaRocque
January 12, 2009
To the Dennis Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
With love, John & Linda (Hettinger) LaRocque
Jon Eisenberg
January 12, 2009
Alan and family so sorry to hear of your loss.
Doug Sumner
January 12, 2009
Wally and A.D.- Sorry to hear of your loss, you all are in our thoughts and prayers-
Donna Piper
January 12, 2009
To the Dennis Family: Richard will be missed, we send our deepest sympathy's. I remember the fun we always had in high school. He was such a nice friend growing up, would always say hi to everyone. Philip and Donna (Coker) Piper
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