Richard E. Care, 78, of Sandown, NH, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 in Bedford Falls Assisted Living Facility in Bedford, NH. He was born on November 6, 1937 in Winthrop, MA a son of the late John and Martha (Emmons) Care. He was a resident of Sandown for many years, previously living in Winthrop, MA where he grew up and served as a police officer. Richard was an avid fisherman and also had a love for target shooting, history and of course his computer. Richard was a member of the Masonic Temple, Tucker Lodge in Raymond, NH, something in which he took great pride in. Richard was deeply in love with his late wife, Marie. They would spend their time in their retreat at Bow Lake or traveling around the world on cruises to various countries such as England, Germany, France and the Panama Canal. Richard will be fondly remembered by all, especially for his famous chocolate chip cookies.
He is survived by his three children, Christine Walker and her husband Lloyd of Kingwood, TX, Mike Care of Hollis, NH and his former wife Dolly Care of Milford, NH and Terri Nolan of Townsend, MA; seven grandchildren, Billy Jr., Stephanie and Aaron Gibbs, Jason and Julie Care and Haley and Hannah Nolan; one great-grandchild, Sawyer Hannibal; and his dear friend, Jerry Lachance of Sandown. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Marie (Hannaford) Care.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, December 27th from 2pm to 6pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry, NH. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 28th at 10:00am in the funeral home. The burial will follow in Center Cemetery, Sandown.