Richard Bastraw Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Bastraw (Laconia, New Hampshire), who passed away on February 26, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Richard has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Peggy Hancock; and his former wife Gwendolyn. He is survived by: his wife Ruth; his friends, Louisa Coginey and Carroll "Butch" Stafford; his children, Michael of Laconia, NH, Barbara and Kristen of Laconia, NH.; his grandchild Jaimon Hancock (Lydia); his great grandchildren, Mya (Jennica Hancock) of Sacramento, CA and Cameron of Millis, MA.; and his sisters, Virginia Filgate of Belmont, NH and Sheryl Gunn (Rick) of Weare, NH. He is also survived by many family members and friends, as well as his second family.
