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1943
DIED
2025
Richard Reardon Obituary
Rich was the son of Albert and Claire (Badeau) Reardon and born in Nashua, NH on November 16, 1943. He was predeceased by sisters Winnie Thibault and Janice Donahue and brother Daniel Reardon; survived by his brother Timothy.
He is survived by his son Michael Reardon and wife Kim of Amherst, NH, his daughters Jennifer Canfield and Kelly Luedtke and husband Matt, both of Raymond, NH. Rich is also survived by eight grandchildren: Haleigh, Connor, Christopher, Emily, Sean, Aidan, Ava and Alex as well as one great-granddaughter, Paisley.
Rich served in the United States Air Force from 1961 through 1968 and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge from the Air Force, Rich returned to Nashua, NH where he worked at Nashua Corporation and International Tape before owning and operating Regal Driving School.
Rich loved his family and was extremely proud of his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed family gatherings, telling funny stories and playing tic-tac-toe with his grandchildren. Memorably remarking, "I've seen that move before" when his grandson began a game with an "X".
Rich will be laid to rest at the NH Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3pm.
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