Robert "Bob" A. Richards

Robert “Bob” Arden Richards, 89, of Littleton, NH, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 16, 2024, at Country Village Nursing Home in Lancaster, NH, after a period of declining health.

Bob was the third child born to Doris (Sargent) and Raymond Richards of Lyman, NH, on September 11, 1934. He was raised on the family farm in Lyman and cherished sharing many stories of his youth with his family.

On February 23, 1957, he married Evelyn Lewis. They raised their two children together, sharing their lives for 67 years.

He served in the United States National Guard from 1953 to 1961. Bob held various jobs over the years, including positions at Connors and Hoffman Shoe for 12 years, A.N Farr Company, the Town of Littleton, and spent 15 years with the NH State Highway Department in Lisbon until his retirement in 1995.

Bob was described as a practical man who found comfort in being at home. He always took pleasure in the visits of friends and family to his garage or porch. He could often be found in his garage, listening to country music while tinkering. Bob excelled at small engine repairs, particularly lawnmowers, and enjoyed woodworking, crafting many beautiful birdhouses. He was a devoted Chevy enthusiast and took pride in his vehicles.

He enjoyed watching the Boston Red Sox and NASCAR races, cheering on his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt Sr. Bob was always up for a game of rummy and adored his grand-dog, Bogie.

In his younger years, Bob’s hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, camping, snowmobiling, and taking his truck and family to the Lancaster Fair.

He was predeceased by his parents, siblings, Richard, Roland, Margret, and William, as well as many in-laws.

Bob is survived by his wife, Evelyn Richards; daughter, Gina (Guy Haynes III); son, Raymond Richards; grandchildren, Peggy King (Brian), Guy Haynes IV (Sara), and Robert Arden Haynes (Marnie); great-grandchildren, Kate Masters, Taylor Fisher, Guy Haynes V, and Ruby Haynes; sister, Alice Moulton; sister-in-law, Elaine Richards; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bob’s family would like to express their gratitude to all the staff at Country Village for the excellent care they provided him and for brightening his days.

At Bob’s request, there will be no funeral services.