Richard James Alden

Richard James Alden, 68

Rindge, NH - Richard James Alden, age 68, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024, after a two-year battle with cancer. Rich graduated from Corcoran High School, Syracuse, NY in 1974, and from St. Bonaventure University in 1978.

Rich worked at NH Ball Bearing before selling advertising for local publishers. He then owned Alden Sales, Inc. for 34 years, working as an advertising and sales representative before retiring in 2022.

Rich's genuine warmth, friendship, and sense of humor touched many lives, always going to great lengths to be there for others. Rich was blessed with a great memory, often amazing his friends with his recall of dates and events.

Rich was passionate about Formula 1 Racing, building models, foreign sports cars, classic rock music, St. Bonaventure basketball and was a lifelong New England sports fan.

As a strong believer in community service, Rich held volunteer roles at Advent Lutheran Church in Rindge, United Church of Jaffrey, Rindge Youth Athletic Association (RYAA), Rindge Food Pantry, and Jaffrey Meals on Wheels.

Rich is predeceased by his parents, Frederick Alden and Marian Trouskie Alden Lamanna. He is survived by Laurie, his wife of 42 years, daughter Elaine (Alden) Smith (James) and grandchildren Jolene, Alden, and Kieran Smith of Celbridge, Ireland, son Nathaniel (Anna Lee Franklin) of Hanson, MA, sister Janet Alden of Port Charlotte, FL, and brother Robert Alden of Birmingham, AL. Rich will always be remembered by his other family members, nieces and nephews, as well as his chosen family, his incredible friends.

Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Cournoyer Funeral Home, 33 River Street, Jaffrey, NH. His funeral service will be on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:00AM at United Church of Jaffrey, 54 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rich's memory to United Church of Jaffrey, NH or St. Bonaventure University in Olean, NY are requested. Please visit www.cournoyerfh.com.