Richard D. Spencer
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Richard Spencer, a loving, caring and selfless person who could immediately connect with anyone he met. He was always there to listen and give advice to anyone who was willing to hear what he had to say. He loved to learn new things, enjoy his hobbies, and sharing those and his time with his son. He was an Army infantry veteran, who inspired his son, James Spencer, to enlist in the New Hampshire Army National Guard.
He struggled for many years with injuries and medical issues that seemed to never end. He held on and did everything for the most important thing that mattered to him throughout his life since he was born, his only son.
His legacy will be carried on by his son, James Spencer, as he continues his Army career as a non-commissioned officer. He will share the memories they created and know that his father was proud of who he grew up to be.
He will always be remembered as the loving father that did everything for his son, his friends, and his family.
A service will be held for him at 12 PM on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Newton-Bartlett Funeral Home, 42 Main St, Newport, NH.
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Travis Shonio
February 13, 2026
It´s amazing, the impact someone can have,
saying "Good Morning" and "Have a great day" when you go to the store.
As someone who worked with Rick,
he did far more than that.
He made it known he was happy to be there,
happy to see you, and made it a point to be invested in the interests and days
of his coworkers.
Asking about my skateboarding
or how many laps I ran around the
building before I clocked in.
He´s cool like that.
Having also worked with his son, James
piecing together (rather late)
that they were father and son,
was a surprise, but made a lot of sense.
James inherited that
ambition to wear his interests and dreams on his sleeve, as he did the work to get closer to them.
That infectious positivity, that inspires everyone around them, to do the same.
Rick is testament to being the best
at what you do, and allowing it to show the best in yourself.
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Donna Brennan
February 13, 2026
James, I am sorry sorry for the loss of your Dad! Losing a parent is a very hard thing he was still so young. I am here if you need me. Donna
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