Richard Stuart

Richard (Dick) Stuart, 85, passed away Friday June 21,2019 at his home in Rochester, NH. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Dick was born to Reginald and Helen Stuart, in Rochester N.H. on July 25,1933. Dick had fond childhood memories of time spent with his grandfather, Jedidiah Stuart and cousins on his Gramp's farm in Rochester. Dick attended Spaulding High School, where he met the love of his life, Marylou (Waterhouse)Stuart. They graduated in the class of 1952. Dick and Marylou were married for 63 years and raised 6 children together. Dick was proud to have served his country as a member of the United States Air Force from 1952-1956. He made a career of running Stuart's Village Store in Milton N.H. and later New Durham General Store in New Durham NH. You could often find him behind the meat counter cheerfully whistling or sharing a story and a laugh with customers who usually became friends. Dick was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved every moment that he could spend at his camp on Little Kennebago Lake in Maine. In later years he developed a love of ocean fishing and lobstering. Time on the ocean in the boat was his sanctuary. No matter where you saw Dick, a devoted, spoiled, golden retriever was usually by his side. He was predeceased by his parents and his wife, Marylou, and best friend for 14 years, Matey. He is survived by daughter Amanda Stuart, daughter and son-in-law Lorrie and Robert Bourdeau, daughter and son-in-law Holly and Kevin Slattery, son and daughter-in-law Buddy and Lisa Stuart, daughter Stephanie Morneault, son and daughter-in-law Jamie and Jaime Stuart. Grandchildren and great grandchildren Erika, Ryan and Cora Frankel;Jeremy Lemay;Jacob, Diane, Robbie, Rylan, and Addilyn Bourdeau;Ashlee, Peter, Merrick, Maddox, and Major Maimes;Kasey, Graham, and Kennedy "Gracie"  Cook;Jarrod, Alicia, Parker, and Cohan Wheeler;Jason, Elishia, Tanner, and Alice Slattery; Justin Slattery;Taylor and Colby Stuart; and Maggie Morneault. As well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends may visit Thursday June 27, 2019 from 5-7PM at the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main Street, Rochester, NH. The funeral service will be Friday, June 28, 2019 at 11 AM in the chapel of the funeral. Burial will follow in Rochester Cemetery, Franklin Street, Rochester, NH. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Community Partners, 25 Old Dover Road, Rochester, NH   03867.