Richard C. Heinz Jr., 88

LACONIA — Richard Conrad Heinz Jr., 88, of Willow Street, passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2025, after a lengthy illness, at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Richard was born on Feb. 8, 1937, in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of the late Richard Conrad Heinz Sr. and Lillian B. (née Woodcock) Heinz.

Those that knew him know he had a gentle soul and a heart of gold and was loved by many friends that adored him. He graduated from Inter-Lakes High School. After his retirement of 40 years with Coca-Cola he enjoyed golfing, hunting, refinishing furniture, and fishing with his son-in-law Normand up north at their seasonal camp. He was a member of the Lakeport Association for many years. His greatest joys were his wife, whom he loved and adored dearly, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Evelyn Heinz; son Kenneth A. Heinz (Jayne) of Hollow Rock, Tennessee; daughters Joanne E. Sanschagrin (Normand) of Gilmanton, Dianne M. Leach (Gene) of Gilford, and Audra J. Wall (Douglas) of Laconia; grandchildren Karla Flanders (Jacob Griffin) of Bristol, Vermont, Tracey Flanders (Andrew Hoekstra) of Campton, Taylor McNeil (Jerecho) of Laconia, Emily Avery (Noah Chertok) of Laconia, Matthew Kimball (Jayme) Meredith, and Allison Kimball of Clarksburg, Tennessee; great-grandchildren Aricin and Jaran Griffin of Bristol, Vermont, Jocelyn and Lincoln Hoekstra of Campton, Alexis, Chloe, Maddox and Bennett McNeil of Laconia, Aiden, Aubrey and Axlyn Kimball of Meredith, Jayce Murphy and Tyleigh Tharpe of Clarksburg, Tennessee. In addition to his parents, Richard is predeceased by his brothers William Heinz and Thomas Heinz.

For those that knew our dad know he had a gentle soul and we will dearly miss him.

Calling hours will be held from 12 to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, in the Carriage House at Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Saturday, Jan. 3, also at the funeral home.

A graveside service will be held later in the spring of 2026, at Oakland Cemetery, Meredith.

The family would like give a big thank you to the Lakes Region VNA for their wonderful and very compassionate care.

Memorial donations in Richard’s name can be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, P.O. Box 572, Laconia, NH 03247.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, visit wilkinsonbeane.com.