Richard Durkee III's obituary , Passed away on March 22, 2025 in Winchester, New Hampshire

Richard Durkee III

July 23, 1943 - March 22, 2025 (81 years old)

Winchester, New Hampshire

Richard Durkee III's obituary , Passed away on March 22, 2025 in Winchester, New Hampshire

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cheshire Family Funeral Home

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Richard Durkee III

July 23, 1943 - March 22, 2025 (81 years old)

Winchester, New Hampshire

Richard Durkee III Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Durkee III of Winchester, New Hampshire, born in Keene, New Hampshire, who passed away on March 22, 2025 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Durkee III to pay them a last tribute.

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 parents, Richard R. Durkee, Jr. and Louise Durkee (Thayer); and his sister Nancy Ethier (Rick). He is survived by: his wife Cheryl Durkee (Rich); his children, Richard "Rick" Durkee, IV (Rene) and Kristin Landry (Paul Landry) of Winchester; his sisters-in-law, Susan Perrigo and Barbara Brewer; his stepgranddaughter Monique Landry; his grandson Richard F. Durkee; and also Jackson of Tracadie-Sheila, Canada. He is also survived by step grandchildren in Maine, and several nieces and nephews.

Please consider donating to the Dartmouth Cancer Center at Kingsbury Pavilion, where the family feels he received excellent care from a wonderful staff.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cheshire Family Funeral Home



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