Richard W. Cleveland, 92, a longtime Hudson resident, passed away Saturday evening, June 23, 2018 at Concord Hospital, after a brief period of declining health.
Born in Bellows Falls, Vermont on July 16, 1925, he was a son of the late Linus and Bessie Cleveland. During his youth, Richard resided in Turners Falls, MA and Saco, Maine and was a graduate of Thornton Academy. During World War II, Mr. Cleveland served in the Navy as a Signalman 2nd Class aboard the escort ship PC592 in Panama.
On October 16, 1948, Richard married Winifred E. Hines of Malden, Massachusetts. The couple made their home in Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach, Maine for several years and then in New York State before relocating to Hudson, NH in 1964.
Mr. Cleveland was employed as a sales representative for Swift & Company, C. Lloyd Johnson and later with Lehigh Safety Shoes, where he was the mobile unit manager.
An active member of the First Baptist Church of Hudson, Richard served on the Board of Trustees, the Diaconate and sang in the choir. In his leisure time, he enjoyed gardening and taking care of the landscape at his home. Richard will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband and father.
Richard was predeceased by his wife Winifred, who passed away on December 5, 1993; his son, James M. Cleveland; his son-in-law, Gerard P. Knights; his grandson, Joshua Matthew Knights; also a brother and two sisters.
Members of his family include his six children, Amy E. Thomas and her husband Richard, Glenna D. Knights, Kacy J. Scanzano and her husband Thomas, Wendy J. D’Elia and her husband John, Penney L. Cleveland, and Richard W. Cleveland Jr.; 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; also nieces, nephews and cousins.
There are no calling hours. His funeral service will be held in Alvirne Chapel, 160 Derry Road, Hudson, Friday morning, June 29th at 11:30 a.m. Interment and Navy Honors will follow in Hills Farms Cemetery. The Rev. Moa Imchen, Pastor of the First Baptist Church will officiate. Donations may be made in his memory to the First Baptist Church, 236 Central Street, Hudson, NH 03051. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
