Richard A. Marchand Obituary (1951 - 2016)

Richard A. Marchand, 64, a longtime resident of Goffstown, NH, died unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday January 19, 2016. He was the loving husband of Jennifer A. (Mike) Marchand of Goffstown who was his best friend. Born in Lowell on August 7, 1951 he was a son of the late Albert A. Marchand and Clementine (Ferreira) Marchand. Richard was raised in Chelmsford and was a 1969 graduate of Chelmsford High School. His career was spent in the trucking industry where he most recently spent more than 15 years as a cement truck driver until his retirement in December. Richard had a passion for small engine repair. He was a very talented and giving man who was always willing to help anyone in need. His family was the most important thing in his life. He was a loving grandfather and Gidu or Grampy and his grandchildren absolutely adored him. In addition to his loving wife, Richard is survived by his children; Jeffrey Marchand of Lowell, Jason Marchand and his wife Christine of Bedford, NH, Matthew Cameron of Brooklyn, NY, and David Cameron and his wife Melanie of Goffstown, NH and grandchildren; Benjamin Marchand, Hannah and Henry Cameron, and Katherine Marchand. He also leaves a sister Linda Young and her husband Roger of Bourne, MA and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 to 7 pm at the Blake Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. His Funeral Service will be on Friday at 11 oclock at the Funeral Home followed by interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New England Organ Bank, 60 First Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451. www.neob.org. Visitation January 21, 2016 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information January 22, 2016 11:00am, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Pine Ridge Cemetery 130 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824