Richard M. Heselton

Richard M Heselton (better known as "Hezzy"), 94, of Rochester, NH, died at home on March 1, 2020.Born November 10, 1925 to Vivian and Emma Heselton, Hezzy proudly served in World War II and was awarded a Purple Heart. He worked for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for 30 years before enjoying a 35-year retirement.Hezzy loved country music and spoke of meeting Tex Ritter. He also enjoyed Red Sox games, movies and cars, and was a familiar face at local auto shops. He read many newspapers and enjoyed discussing politics.He is predeceased by his wife, Norma Ruth (Smith) Heselton; siblings, Willis Heselton, Howard Heselton, Barbara Belanger and Jacqueline Ward; daughter, Heidi Jo Jewell, and granddaughter, Stacey Heselton. He is survived by his sister, Ruth Allain; children, Dana Heselton, Karen and Raymond Apac, Gary Heselton and Denise Doyon, Lori Heselton and Robert McKay, Cheryl and Carl Doore; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several close nieces and nephews.His memory will be honored at a springtime...