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William Richardson Obituary
of Salem, NH, Air Force Vet; 70
SALEM, NH -- William G. "Russ" Richardson, 70, of Salem, NH, died Tuesday, Sept. 22nd, at Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill, MA.
Russ was born and educated in Lynn, MA the son of the late Hazel (Hopper) and Charles Richardson. He later moved to Reading, MA and he graduated from Reading High School. Russ served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was facilities director for the Kelley Library until his retirement.
He enjoyed photography, gardening, and traveling to Northern NH. He was a member of the International Council of the Order of DeMolay, he was politically active in Salem, he supported the ACLU and the NH Environmental Association.
He had a caring heart which reached out to those in need and touched many lives.
He is survived by his step-daughters, Deborah Gagnon and husband, Stephen of Salem, NH, and Juliana Bent and husband, Weston of Nashua, NH, his former wife and best friend, Janet Richardson of Ft. Meyers, FL; and many friends.
RICHARDSON -- Visitation will be Saturday, October 3rd from 2:00 - 4:30 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. There is no funeral service. Memorial contributions in Russ' name may be made to: Kelley Library, 234 Main St, Salem, NH 03079. To send a message of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William Richardson
2002
Dan Crepeau
October 3, 2015
Russ, I will miss looking over my shoulder seeing you right next door as I have for the last 20 years !!! It was a pleasure to have had you as my neighbor and a friend. Just a great guy who shared a ton of wisdom over the years and you are going to be missed. R.I.P
Deborah Gagnon
October 1, 2015
Russ you will live on forever with the lives you have changed and shaped. We love you even when you where unsure and I hope you have found peace where you are. You will be missed by the whole town.
Heidi Christophersen
September 29, 2015
Russ you will forever be missed, you were a big part of my childhood and I have some of the best memories of you. I think of you often and wish I was able to say goodbye. You will always be in my heart and never forgotten. Rest in Peace.
Misty Richardson
September 29, 2015
I am very saddened to hear of your passing. I have very fond childhood memories of you, and will cherish them forever. You have always held a special place in my heart.
Rest in Peace.
Paul & Deborah Christophersen
September 29, 2015
Russ you will be sadly missed. You were the best neighbor and friend anyone could have. Thanks for the wonderful memories.
Ruthe
September 28, 2015
As much as you hated cleaning all the paint from the children's room windows, you were always there with the step ladder when you thought I was stretching too far when I decorated for holidays! Miss you, buddy!
September 27, 2015
Working with all us women at kelley really presented quite a challenge especially with what the thermostat should be set on. You took great pride in the library and your part keeping everything working the way it should.you will be missed. Jeannette boss
September 27, 2015
thank you for your service Rest in peace
Janet Richardson
September 27, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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