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Richard Cleaves Obituary

Richard William Cleaves, 60, of Berlin, NH, passed away at his home on February 1, 2024. He was born in Rochester, NH on October 18, 1963 the son of the late Joseph Jr. and Columbine (Derby) Cleaves. Richard was a graduate of Trinity High School in Manchester and the Whittemore School of Business at UNH. He was a successful entrepreneur for many years as the owner/operator of Information Storage Systems in Hooksett, NH. He was an avid reader who enjoyed bird watching and surfing the internet. He was an accomplished musician who could pick up and play any instrument, his favorite being his guitar.

He is survived by his sister Laura Provost and her husband Dan of Berlin, NH and brother Michael Cleaves and his wife Laura of Penacook, NH; niece Allyson and husband Brendon McCarthy of Quincy, Ma, nephew Zachary and wife Samantha Cleaves along with their children Caleb, Daisey, Kai, and Alice of Oceanside, Ca. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister Heather.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Thibault-Neun Funeral Home in Franklin is assisting with arrangements. A guestbook is online at www.neunfuneralhomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Union Leader on Feb. 5, 2024.

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Jeff Kuehl

October 18, 2024

Thinking of my old friend today on what would have been his 61st birthday. May you rest in peace Rick. Jeff K

Jeff Kuehl

February 26, 2024

Laura & Michael, my deepest condolences on the loss of your brother. Although I hadn't seen Rick in many years I still consider him one of my closest childhood friends. I have nothing but pleasant memories of him.
Jeff Kuehl

Win and Genie

February 8, 2024

Shalom Aleichem Rick

Jeff & Dawn Stanford

February 6, 2024

Jeff & Dawn Stanford

February 6, 2024

Jeff & Dawn Stanford

February 6, 2024

Jeff & Dawn Stanford

February 6, 2024

Very grateful that Rick was apart of our family. It's a big loss and he will be missed.

Sharon Stawecki

February 5, 2024

I´m so sorry for your loss.

Darlene & Frank

February 5, 2024

Laura, Mike and families,
We are so very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. We send you our condolences and prayers.
I have so many memories of Rick, Laura and Mike when they were small and living on Bunker St. I hope he is now at peace with his loved ones.

Kelley Cathcart

February 5, 2024

Rick we all simply love you. May your next journey be filled with love, faith and music. Kelley

The Staff of Thibault-Neun Funeral Home

February 5, 2024

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