Obituary for Joseph Robert Richard (Guest book)

Message from George and Georgia Brodeur

August 26, 2015 8:25 AM

I first met Joe in 1982, when he walked into my office at R & G Contracting on Mill St. in Littleton. Joe had heard that we were looking to move to a larger facility since our business had outgrown our current space. On behalf of the Indian Head Bank, Joe offered the land and buildings where the Littleton Senior Citizens Center is presently located. We purchased it. Over the years we have maintained a friendly relationship. Before his move to Westlake Ohio, I saw Joe every Tuesday and Thursday morning at the Littleton Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Center. Joe's class followed my Wife Georgia's class. I have the highest respect for Joe and feel honored that he respected me as well. Please accept our condolences regarding the loss of Joe. Our prayers are with Joe and his family.
George and Georgia Brodeur

Message from Judy JonesGirouard

August 19, 2015 10:05 AM

I am sorry for your loss. Joe was a wonderful man. We will cherish his paintings that decorate our walls at Bank of New Hampshire.

Message from Suzanne Kelley

August 18, 2015 7:03 PM

Dear Audrey, Linda and family my prayers and thoughts go out to you all. I have loved Mr. Richard from the first day I worked for him at the Bank. He was like a mentor for me always had time to talk and give advice and I needed it! I am so grateful to have had him in my life. Thank you for sharing him with all of us.

Message from the Hofmanns

August 18, 2015 11:25 AM

Dear Audrey and Family we are so sorry that Joe passed away but we do have wonderful memories of seeing you and talking to you over the years.

A candle was lit by Rena Simpson Woods on August 17, 2015 12:14 PM

Message from Ruth Dabrowski

August 16, 2015 5:09 PM

I was so saddened to read of Mr Richard's passing. I still have and treasure the Lafayette commemorative plate he gave me when I left the bank. It is so special to me because he did that on his own. What a thoughtful, caring person. I so admired and respected him. My deepest sympathy to Audry and family.

Message from John M.A. Rolli

August 15, 2015 8:45 AM

Joe Richard; a true everyman. Accomplished in many things, always a "Hail Fellow, well met". A privilege to have known him.

A candle was lit by Richard Whitcomb on August 15, 2015 7:29 AM

Message from Andrews/Ghioto Family

August 14, 2015 7:27 PM

We were saddened to hear of Joe's passing. He is remembered fondly by our family as a regular at the Bethlehem Country Club. God bless his family and all who knew him.

A candle was lit by Debra Harris-Stinehour on August 14, 2015 6:10 PM

Message from Nancy Dickowski

August 14, 2015 5:56 PM

I admired JR - tremendously so. My first meeting "Mr. Richard" was when, during my first day at the Littleton National Bank (in 1974), I was lifting a large tray of checks to a counter and as he walked into the bookkeeping department (now the second floor over the Northway Bank on Main St.) I proceeded to drop the tray and checks scattered everywhere. I was SO embarrassed. But he just smiled at me and left me to recover myself and the checks! When I tell stories of great customer service, I always tell about the time the Franconia branch of the bank was overwhelmed with the arrival of Franconia College students needing to open bank accounts. Dotty Belmore (may she RIP) was pleading for help from the Main office - Joe said, "I'll go - I can take their money and hand-write receipts." He never shied away from work - would never allow a phone to go unanswered if he walked by it ringing at an empty desk! To him, the customer always came first! In later years - after I left the bank (then Fleet and for reasons heavily steeped in my respect for the customer service ideals he and other managers of the Littleton National Bank, Lafayette National Bank and Indian Head Bank North embraced) and he was in his new business, he asked if I could train him on how to use his computer for word processing --- technology was not his strong suit! And, oh, that answering machine of his . . . what fun we had! JR is now with some of the most beloved bankers of "our day:" Bill Bromage, Loretta Silver (his right AND left hand at the bank), and Dotty! RIP Mr. Richard.

A candle was lit by Jean H. Allwine on August 14, 2015 5:23 PM

A candle was lit by Nancy Dickowski on August 14, 2015 5:15 PM

Message from Donald Lavoie

August 14, 2015 5:12 PM

Joe was our family's banker and our friend. I have his painting of my Grandfather's sugar house on my bedroom wall. Sleep well.

A candle was lit by Steve & Carlene Colby on August 14, 2015 4:50 PM

Message from Cathleen

August 14, 2015 4:37 PM

Dear Mrs. Richard, Linda and familiy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, please know that the entire Cowles family holds you in their thoughts and prayers. Hold dear all of the loving and happy memories they help to rebuild a broken heart, bring a smilenback and lighten the saddness just a bit.
From Cathleen Cowles Potter

A candle was lit by Judy Ramsey, daughter of Dot Ramsey who respected Joe. on August 14, 2015 4:29 PM

Message from Jani Fillion

August 14, 2015 4:25 PM

I am so saddened to read of Joe's passing. What a great man he was! My prayers and condolences to Audrey, Lind and his extended family.