Robert E. Richardson, 75, of Derry, NH, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at the Parkland Medical Center in Derry. He was born in Beverly, MA. on February 10, 1934, a son of the late Ernest and Helena (Hanson) Richardson. He had been a resident of Derry for 42 years, formerly living in Salem, MA. and Beverly, MA. Robert retired from Black and Decker after 25 years. He was a member of the VFW post 1617 and the Halcyon Club both of Derry
He is survived by his daughter, Dawn H. Nelson of Derry, one son, Robert J. Richardson of Derry, five granddaughters, one great granddaughter, one great grandson and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Marcia Richardson in 1998.
Calling hours were held on Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 2-5pm at Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry. A funeral service followed in the funeral home at 5:00pm. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA. 01701.