Richard E. Dame

Richard Edward "Dick" Dame, 89, of Tucson, Ariz., passed away after a period of failing health on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at his residence with family at his side. Known to many as Dick, Richard was born on January 7, 1933, in Rochester, N.H., to Edward E. and Hazel G. (Horne) Dame. Richard graduated from Spaulding High School in 1951, together with his sweetheart, Jean L. Gowen. Richard and Jean were married on June 21, 1952, in Rochester, where they settled and raised three sons. Richard began working with his father at Blivens Heating Service before beginning a career with the General Electric Co. in Somersworth, N.H. He worked his way up from production to plant facilities, where he retired in 1992 as Supervisor of Plant Facilities. From an early age, Richard was an avid outdoorsman. Along with hunting and fishing, he target-shot, and taught his sons these skills. He was active with the Cocheco Valley Sportsman's Association and also the GE Employees Association, where he enjoyed golfing. In...