Richard Harold Tucker

Richard H. Tucker, Age 96

TILTON – Richard (Dick) Harold Tucker passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at the Veterans Home in Tilton, NH. Richard was born on June 29, 1929 in Alexandria NH, the son of Harold and Grace (Hoyt) Tucker. Richard was a graduate of Laconia High School. Richard was a proud US Army Veteran of the Korean War where he attained the rank of Sargent. In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by his beloved wife Marilyn whom he married on September 23, 1950. They settled down in Winnisquam for many years where they raised their family, then eventually moving to Tilton. He worked at Manter Oldsmobile Pontiac in Laconia for twenty-five years as a Service Manager and retired in 1991. He restored three cars and two gas pumps. He enjoyed visiting people at various car shows. He also enjoyed camping, traveling, snowmobiling and bike riding. He was part of the senior bowling at Funspot for twenty years.

Richard is survived by his half-brother Robert (Bobby) Tucker of Holderness, NH. He was predeceased by sisters Helen Day, Evelyn Williams and Arlene Hayward. Richard is survived by his sons, Kevin J. Tucker of North Carolina, Gary Tucker of Bow, NH, daughters Lori L. Sinowski of Clemmons, NC and Marcy Philpot of Meredith, NH. He has six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He has been a member of the Mountain View Church for many years serving as V.P. Trustee and also on the Men’s Fellowship Committee. He was a volunteer fire fighter in his earlier years at the Winnisquam Fire Dept.

The family extends their deep appreciation to the staff of the Tilton Veterans Home and Franklin VNA & Hospice.

Graveside services will be held at Park Cemetery in Tilton on September 13, 2025 at 11:00 am for family and close friends.