Richard Gilmore

Strafford, NH- Richard E. Gilmore,80, of 34 Spencer Lane died Wednesday Aug. 12, 2015 at Hyder Hospice House in Dover after a period of failing health. He was born March 30, 1935 in E. Rochester, NH the son of the late William and Mary (Witham) Gilmore. He was a graduate of Spaulding High School, Class of 1954 and worked many years as a driver salesman for Wonder Bread / Hostess Cake. After his retirement he operated Colonial Grocery in Gonic, NH. He served in the Army Reserves for four years. Dick enjoyed playing cribbage, horseshoes and watching TV. He was a longtime member of the Church of God in Rochester. Members of his family include his wife of 57 years, Shirley L. (Landry) Gilmore, Strafford; son, Richard James Gilmore and wife Lisa of Sherrills Ford, NC; daughter, Lynda Gilmore, Strafford; grandchildren, Matthews J Powers, Erin E. Powers, Logan J. Powers, Cameron B. Gilmore; sisters, Muriel Witham, and Barbara Crisp and husband George, all of Rochester, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings, William, Samuel,, Robert Arnold Gilmore and Peggy Raab. Family and friends may visit Saturday August 15, 2015 from 10-11 AM at the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, Rochester, NH. A memorial service will follow at 11 in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Wayne Nelson officiating. Burial will be at a later date in New Cold Spring Cemetery, East Rochester, NH. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hyder Hospice House, County Farm Road, Dover, NH 03820. To sign the online guestbook please go to www.edgerlyfh.com.