LACONIA - Richard M. Downing Sr., 85, of 22 Stafford Street, formerly of Gilmanton, died on Sunday, December 9, 2012 in his home.
He was born in Arlington, Mass., the son of Alexander and Cathleen (Montague) Downing. Richard served in the US Navy during World War II. He graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor in Chemical Engineering. Richard worked for D-C Products and Reichold Chemical for 31 years in Cambridge Ma. He then founded Downing Construction and worked as a builder for 20 years.
He is survived by his son, Richard M. Downing Jr. of Merritt Island, FL, two daughters; Susan Boudreau and her husband Robert of Reading, Mass and Robin Downing of Swampscott, Mass, one brother, Ronald Downing of Mass and one grandchild, Kimberly Lapine of Mass. He was predeceased by his wife, Deane Williams in 1999 and one brother, Robert Downing.
There will be no calling hours.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com .