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Richard Shea
May 26, 2023

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NORTHFIELD ---- Richard ‘Dick’ Shea Jr., 86, of Northfield, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Dick was born on June 15, 1936, in New London, CT, the son of the late Richard Shea Sr., and Marion (Pimer) Shea.

Dick was a simple man that enjoyed spending time with his family, listening to his Stinson Band Organ, and working on and traveling with his carnival. In the early 1990’s he owned Highlands Ski Area in Northfield, NH. He also managed the Mont Glen Ski Hill for more than eight years and served as president of the Knowlton Lions Club in Canada, where he was known for his fantastic Canada Day parties at Lions Park. He was a fantastic cook, loved bowling, and was the best horseshoe player.

Dick is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Lisette ‘Lisa’ Shea; children, Randy (Bonnie Goyette), Richard III (Joann McBrine), Daniele, and Frank (Nancy Dion); daughter-in-law, Priscilla Morse; his sister Andrea; his beloved grandchildren, Ryan (Anna Bourgeois), Justin, Katelyn (Kristofer Poulin), Jessica, Lisa, Corinna, and Paige; eight great-grandchildren; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends. In addition to his parents, Dick is predeceased by his son, Terry Shea, brother Ronald and sister Betty.

There will be no calling hours.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 11:00am-3:00pm, at Hampshire Hills Athletic Club, located at 50 Emerson Road, Milford, NH 03055.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit 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