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1939
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2015
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Richard Raisanen Obituary
Richard was born in Wayne, Mich. on May 11, 1939, a son of the late Arnie and Martha (Korpi) Raisanen. He was the widower of Carolyn (Lewis) Raisanen.
Richard honorably served our country in the National Guard and in the Army Reserves. Prior to retirement, Richard worked as a foreman for Anheuser-Busch in Merrimack. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, hiking, fishing, boating, jeeping, rail speeding and woodworking. He was a member of the Nashua Lodge of Elks. Richard was predeceased by his step-father Ernie Raisanen.
Richard is survived by two sons, Richard C. Raisanen and his wife, Suzanne of Nashua, David Raisanen and his wife, Janet of Hudson, two daughters; Carol Meedzan and her husband, Leo of New Ipswich, Debbie Rotkiewicz and her husband, Dale of Hollis, their mother; Mary Farr of Nashua, 11 grandchildren; Katherine, Sarah, Nicolle, Jacob, Thomas, Kyle, Jennifer, Alexis, Taylor, Zachary, Amanda, thirteen great-grandchildren, two step-sons; Mark Sangillo and his wife, Catherine of Candia, N.H. and Scott Sangillo and his wife, Deborah of Goffstown, N.H., four step-grandchildren; Michelle, Keith, Jarod and Alyssa, two sisters; Pearl LaFleur and her husband, Lee of Peterborough, Kathy Traffie and her husband, Mike of Ashby, Mass. as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Anctil-Rochette & Son Funeral Home, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua. A Funeral Service will follow in the funeral home at 1 p.m. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. To view an on-line memorial, send a condolence or for more information, go to www.anctil-rochette.com. Services and arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Anctil-Rochette & Son Funeral Home.
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Sylvia Buchman Stewart
September 6, 2016
So sad to hear about your loss of Dick. He was a blessing to us at Crossroads Baptist Church in Apache Junction, Az. May God comfort your aching hearts. My deceased husband was the pastor at Crossroads when Dick and Carolyn first came to Crossroads. They both were always willing to help wherever needed and were such fun, god loving people.
Norma Gaona
September 6, 2016
Dick's family: My sympathies to all of you. Dick was a wonderful man. I met him in Apache Junction, AZ at Crossroads Southern Baptist church many years ago. He and Carolyn were loved very much there. No doubt he was loved wherever he went. May God bless you and give you peace. Memories last forever!
Janet Raisanen Bath
August 28, 2015
To all of Dick's family and my cousins. My sympathies are sent to you all. Dick was always fun to be with in MI and AZ. He will be missed. May God bless you and keep you in His loving arms.
Ann (Niemela) Blaine
August 27, 2015
So very saddened to hear of Dick's passing. God's peace and prayers to his very large family. I remember some very lasting fun memories. RIP Dick.
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