Richard S Woodaman

Richard S. Woodaman, of Meredith, died peacefully at Golden View Health Care Center on November 29, 2012. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Marlene Williams Woodaman, a daughter, Laurie McDaniel and her husband Robert McDaniel, son David Woodaman and his wife Donna, son Bill Woodaman, son Peter Woodaman and his wife Tracy, son John Woodaman and his wife Sivi and eight grandchildren.

Richard was born in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts on April 7, 1929. Upon graduation from North Quincy High School, he became an apprentice pilot in Boston Harbor, attaining his license as a US Merchant Marine Officer in 1953. After moving to New Hampshire in 1956, Richard worked as a milkman for Weeks Dairy for twenty years, subsequently working for NH Hampshire Electric Coop for over twenty years, retiring in 1989.

For over two decades, Richard served as a volunteer firefighter for the Meredith Fire Department. He was a devout member of the St. Charles Catholic Church. Richard was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, and was devoted to his family and many friends.