Richard W. "Rick" Mayo

Richard W. Mayo-also fondly known as "Rick", age 71, passed away unexpectedly and very suddenly at his home in Candia, NH. He was born July 29, 1953 in Newton, MA, son of James Mayo and the late Maralyn (Walton) Mayo.
Rick grew up in Needham, MA and was one of two children in his family. He was a graduate of Needham High School in Needham, MA. Rick spent many years working and taking care of his grandmother in New Hampshire. It was there that he met his wife Rose. Richard joined the Lions Club in 1982. He was President of the Chester, New Hampshire Lions Club 1986-1987. In 1986 a Monument was dedicated in Honor of the Veterans of the Revolutionary War. In 2006 the Monument was rededicated. In 1988-1989 Richard was Chairman over five Lions Clubs in New Hampshire. Professionally, Rick worked his entire career in automobile parts, most recently with VIP and O'Reilly Auto Parts in Manchester, NH. Rick had been a longtime resident in Candia for the past 27 years and formerly resided in Chester, NH. His hobbies included going on the computer and bird watching. He also liked collecting model cars and enjoyed in his younger years raising Siberian Huskies.
In addition to his mother, Rick was predeceased by his sister, Virginia Hamel.
He is survived by his loving wife, Rose (Adams) Mayo, step-daughter, Marjorie Chase, father, James Mayo, and brother-in-law, Michael Hamel.
A graveside service will be held at a later date to be announced at the Forest Hill Cemetery, Derry, NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Lions Club at https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/donate