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Richard Carleton Willard, Sr.

April 16, 1941 — May 21, 2010

Richard C. Willard Sr, 69, of Main Street Dublin, died suddenly Friday May 21, 2010 at his residence.

He was born April 16, 1941 in Peterborough, son of the late Ralph E. and Gladys (Barrett) Willard.

He grew up in Harrisville, had attended Keene schools and has been a resident of Dublin since September of 1962.

He was employed for twenty six years in the Maintenance Department at the New Hampshire Ball Bearing Co in Peterborough. He retired in 1991.

Mr. Willard had also worked as a caretaker for several families in the Dublin area.

He loved gardening, enjoyed taking rides in his many vehicles, and spending time with his two best friends, Harley and Sam. He also cherished time spent with family.

He is survived by his wife whom he married July 22, 1961, Brenda J. Willard; his two sons Richard Rick Willard Jr. and his wife Kimberly of Dublin, and Mark M. Willard and his wife Karen also of Dublin; two grandchildren Jesse Willard and Kylie Willard both of Dublin; two sisters Shirley Rogers of Keene and Arlene Main of Swanzey; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his daughter Lisa Jean Willard in 1971 as well as his brother Ralph Willard Jr and his sister Jane Bardis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 800, Washington DC 20004.

There will be no calling hours.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday May 26, 2010 at 11:00AM in the Dublin Cemetery.

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