Richard Jefferson
August 9, 1951 — February 10, 2019
Richard Jefferson
Richard S. Jefferson, 67, of Litchfield, NH died on Sunday February 10, 2019, after a long battle with Pheochromocytoma. His wife, Linda, family and their minister were by his side. Born on August 9, 1951 in Medford, MA, he was the youngest son of William R. & Barbara (Carlson) Jefferson.
He was the husband of Linda J. Jacobson, whom he shared over 20 wonderful years of his life with.
He retired from Anheuser Busch Company after 30 years of service as a high speed food packaging mechanic. He was always very ambitious, he began with a paper route at age 7, then began a bicycle repairs shop fixing used and broken bikes he picked up along his paper route. At age 13 he sold both businesses for $100.00 each and bought his first car for $15.00 also from a customer on the paper route. He then began his business of buying, fixing and selling cars. At age 16 he changed his birth certificate to reflect his age as 18 and went to work for Diamond Crystal Salt Company in production and soon advanced to a machine operator and then on to a mechanic. This was all made possible through a work study program where he was allowed to leave school early to work full time.
He graduated in 1969 from Burlington High School when he was 17 years old. Then joined the USAF in October 1970. He worked as a sheet metal specialist and was discharged in August 1973 at the rank of Airman First Class. He returned to his job at Diamond Crystal Salt Company. While working he attended Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston for 2 years acquiring an Associate's Degree in Machine Tool Technology. He worked at Diamond Crystal Salt Company for a total of 12 years seniority. He then took a position at Anheuser Busch Company as a high speed packaging mechanic.
Throughout his life he maintained an entrepreneurial spirit. He ran many businesses from owning and operating rental properties in various states, hauling and moving cars, operating equipment and performing excavation services, a partner in Souhegan Pet Supplies, LLC; Amoskeag Pet Supplies, LLC; Monticello Maintenance, LLC, President of Galaxy Maintenance Service, Inc. and more.
He was raised as an Episcopalian and Christ and God was an important part of his daily life. His mother was the founder of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Burlington, MA and her brother, his Uncle Reverend Robert Carlson was an Episcopal Priest for almost 60 years.
He loved to ride motorcycles and owned many Harley Davidsons during his life. He enjoyed music and attended Woodstock in 1969, almost a dozen of "The Rolling Stones" concerts, many of "The Who" concerts and numerous other concerts. He loved traveling with his wife, Linda, and they visited many states and 35 countries.
Richard was kind and considerate of everyone he met. He always listened to everyone's interests and would mail them articles of interest whenever he found them. He often reused envelopes, which became his signature. His wife Linda, was the love of his life. He loved all of his children, grandchildren and foster grandchildren more than anyone can imagine. He always remembered to send cards for all occasions, never missing any important dates.
He had many long term friendships, as he became a friend for life to many. He was the conduit between many of his friends as he thought everyone was important, and they labeled him "The Keeper of the Flame". He will be remembered by all who he touched during his life.
He leaves behind his wife, Linda J. Jacobson, who was his amazing advocate and best friend. His pride and joy were his 4 children and all of his grandchildren; Angela Villano and her sons Thomas and John of Delmar, MD; Rick Jefferson and his son Julian of Philadelphia, PA; Nick Jefferson of Litchfield, NH; and Michele Caswell and her wife Sharon of Raymond, NH and their children Tori Belle and Max, as well as the dozens of foster children he was so proud to be "Grandpa J" to. His Great Dane, Rosa, whom he spent every day with and who misses him dearly.
In addition to his parents and his Uncle Bob, he was preceded in death by his brother William (Bill) R. Jefferson, Jr.
A Celebration of Life to honor his ultimate and final trip to be with God in Heaven will be held at a later date privately with his family and close friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the Memory of Richard Jefferson
Please note on the check: Pheochromocytoma Gift fund CAN
Made payable to: DHHS, National Institutes of Health
Mail to: The National Institute of Health
Bonnie Lancey
Administrative Officer, NICHD
6710B Rockledge Drive, 1321C
Bethesda, MD 20892
He was the husband of Linda J. Jacobson, whom he shared over 20 wonderful years of his life with.
He retired from Anheuser Busch Company after 30 years of service as a high speed food packaging mechanic. He was always very ambitious, he began with a paper route at age 7, then began a bicycle repairs shop fixing used and broken bikes he picked up along his paper route. At age 13 he sold both businesses for $100.00 each and bought his first car for $15.00 also from a customer on the paper route. He then began his business of buying, fixing and selling cars. At age 16 he changed his birth certificate to reflect his age as 18 and went to work for Diamond Crystal Salt Company in production and soon advanced to a machine operator and then on to a mechanic. This was all made possible through a work study program where he was allowed to leave school early to work full time.
He graduated in 1969 from Burlington High School when he was 17 years old. Then joined the USAF in October 1970. He worked as a sheet metal specialist and was discharged in August 1973 at the rank of Airman First Class. He returned to his job at Diamond Crystal Salt Company. While working he attended Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston for 2 years acquiring an Associate's Degree in Machine Tool Technology. He worked at Diamond Crystal Salt Company for a total of 12 years seniority. He then took a position at Anheuser Busch Company as a high speed packaging mechanic.
Throughout his life he maintained an entrepreneurial spirit. He ran many businesses from owning and operating rental properties in various states, hauling and moving cars, operating equipment and performing excavation services, a partner in Souhegan Pet Supplies, LLC; Amoskeag Pet Supplies, LLC; Monticello Maintenance, LLC, President of Galaxy Maintenance Service, Inc. and more.
He was raised as an Episcopalian and Christ and God was an important part of his daily life. His mother was the founder of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Burlington, MA and her brother, his Uncle Reverend Robert Carlson was an Episcopal Priest for almost 60 years.
He loved to ride motorcycles and owned many Harley Davidsons during his life. He enjoyed music and attended Woodstock in 1969, almost a dozen of "The Rolling Stones" concerts, many of "The Who" concerts and numerous other concerts. He loved traveling with his wife, Linda, and they visited many states and 35 countries.
Richard was kind and considerate of everyone he met. He always listened to everyone's interests and would mail them articles of interest whenever he found them. He often reused envelopes, which became his signature. His wife Linda, was the love of his life. He loved all of his children, grandchildren and foster grandchildren more than anyone can imagine. He always remembered to send cards for all occasions, never missing any important dates.
He had many long term friendships, as he became a friend for life to many. He was the conduit between many of his friends as he thought everyone was important, and they labeled him "The Keeper of the Flame". He will be remembered by all who he touched during his life.
He leaves behind his wife, Linda J. Jacobson, who was his amazing advocate and best friend. His pride and joy were his 4 children and all of his grandchildren; Angela Villano and her sons Thomas and John of Delmar, MD; Rick Jefferson and his son Julian of Philadelphia, PA; Nick Jefferson of Litchfield, NH; and Michele Caswell and her wife Sharon of Raymond, NH and their children Tori Belle and Max, as well as the dozens of foster children he was so proud to be "Grandpa J" to. His Great Dane, Rosa, whom he spent every day with and who misses him dearly.
In addition to his parents and his Uncle Bob, he was preceded in death by his brother William (Bill) R. Jefferson, Jr.
A Celebration of Life to honor his ultimate and final trip to be with God in Heaven will be held at a later date privately with his family and close friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the Memory of Richard Jefferson
Please note on the check: Pheochromocytoma Gift fund CAN
Made payable to: DHHS, National Institutes of Health
Mail to: The National Institute of Health
Bonnie Lancey
Administrative Officer, NICHD
6710B Rockledge Drive, 1321C
Bethesda, MD 20892
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