Richard Dale Stinson

He was born October 06, 1943, in Keene, NH, to Elmer and Annie (Miller) Stinson. He graduated from Keene High School in 1961.

On November 9, 1963, Richard married Joan (Jardine). They were married for 60 years. Their union brought 4 children, 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and several well-loved dachshunds.

Richard earned a living wearing many hats. He owned several businesses, D&W Auto Sales, and Aero Seal & Paving Co. He also managed Speedway Petroleum in Keene, NH. He was an industrious man with many skills that he used to provide a great life with Joan. Together they enjoyed a comfortable retirement, wintering in Ft. Myers, FL for 17 fun-filled years.

Car racing was Richard's passion. In his younger years, he built and raced stock cars in the Claremont & Winchester, NH Circuits. Richard also loved to dance. He was President of Monadnock Squares in the 1990s, square dancing and enjoying life with Joan. Beyond his square dancing years, he never missed an opportunity to dance.

Richard was a West Swanzey, NH Fire Department member, a state-certified firefighter serving as a Lieutenant and Captain. He was also a Swanzey, NH Rescue Squad member as a nationally registered EMT.

Remaining to cherish Richard’s memory are his spouse, Joan Stinson; children, Laurie Stinson-Wagner & her husband Gerald Wagner, Jeffrey Stinson & his wife Beatriz, Kevin Stinson & his wife Denise, and Lynn Stinson; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 6 siblings and many nieces & nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 5-7 pm at the Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court St, Keene, NH. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 11 am at the Foley Funeral Home followed by a committal in the Oak Hill Cemetery, 1 Railroad Street, West Swanzey, NH.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations on Richard’s Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Tribute Page http://act.alz.org/goto/RichardStinson.