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Richard Jacques Veteran
September 09, 2017

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Franklin---Richard "Dick" Jacques, 82,of Belmont, New Hampshire died peacefully on Saturday, September 9th, 2017.

The youngest of four boys, Dick was born on September 23rd, 1934 in Laconia. Dick graduated from Laconia High School in 1952. After graduation, he served in the US Navy for three years and then attended New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire.

Dick was a charismatic person who enjoyed the company of his family and friends. He was quick with a joke that made those around him laugh. Dick enjoyed music and loved to dance. He also loved playing cribbage and poker.

A sports enthusiast, Dick was an athlete in high school and excelled in several events on the ski team. As an adult, he coached several Laconia youth teams and refereed basketball and baseball games all over the state. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and of college and high school football and basketball.

Dick was predeceased by his parents, Alma (Miller) Jacques and Raymond Jacques, wife Judith Jacques, brother Don Jacques, and his youngest son Joseph Jacques.

He is survived by his brother Ronald Jacques and his wife Ellie, brother Floyd Jacques; children Bernie Jacques and his wife Crystal, Carole Jacques, Patty Jacques, Paul Jacques, and Mitzi Tucker and her husband Steve; stepchildren Scott Poire and his wife Debra, Denyse Nowak and her husband Eric, Mark Poire, David Poire and his wife April, and Michelle Lovett and her husband Rob. He is also survived by several grandchildren, nieces and nephews, all of whom brought great joy to his life and he to theirs’.
A private burial will take place in the family lot in Bayside Cemetery, Laconia, NH.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.

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Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services / 603Cremations.com
164 Pleasant Street
Laconia, NH 03246
603-524-4300