CONCORD ---- Richard W. Burpee, Jr., 79, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord, NH.
Richard “Dick” was born October 31, 1945, in Albany, GA, the son of the late Richard W. Burpee, Sr., and Marjorie J. (Wiggin) Burpee.
He graduated from Lynn English High School in Lynn, MA and attended Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Dick owned and operated Burpee Electrical Co., Inc. as a Master Electrician for many years. He was involved in many Civic and Business Affiliations over the years: Concord Rotary, Shriners, Board Director of Bank of NH, Volunteer Fire Fighter at Belmont Fire Dept., previous Deputy Fire Warden for the State of NH, and many more.
Dick loved spending his time on Lake Winnipesaukee, boating with friends and family, as well as time spent at WYC and WHYC.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Sharon (O’Connor) Burpee; daughter Dr. Susan M. Burpee; son Richard “Rick” W. Burpee III, and his wife Donna; and grandchildren Mackenzie Burpee and Ryan Burpee.
There will be a Celebration of Life in the Spring that will be announced at a later date.
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.