Gilford, NH-----Richard M. Wadden, 83, of 30 Oakland Avenue and formerly of Topsfield, Mass, died at the Lakes Region General Hospital on Tuesday, March 22, 2011.
Richard was born November 3, 1927 in Lynn, Mass. the son of Albert J. and Frances V. (McHugh) Wadden.
Richard was a graduate of Peabody High School and the Boston University of Management. Richard served in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict.
Richard was employed for thirty nine years in finance at General Electric locations in Lynn, Mass. and Santa Barbara, Calif. He loved watching sports of all kinds, especially the Red Sox and Patriots.
Richard is survived by his beloved wife of sixty years, Joanne M.(Keith) Wadden, of Gilford; a daughter, Sharon Simons, and her husband Michael of Gilford; two grandchildren, Joanne Simons and Chayton Simons both of Gilford; a sister, Ellen V. Leon, of North Andover, Mass. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by an infant grandchild Michael Timothy Richard Simons.
There will be no calling hours.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 10:00am at St. Andre Bessette Parish, St. Joseph Church, 30 Church Street Laconia, NH.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to The Catholic Center at Boston University, 211 Bay State Rd. Boston, Mass. 02215 or a Charity of one’s choice.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH, is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.