Richard W. Long, 78

LACONIA — Richard W. Long, 78, passed away on Sept. 7, 2025, at the Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord.

Dick was born on Dec. 9, 1946, in Hollis, Long Island, New York, the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Nielsen) Long.

He was a 1964 graduate of Brewster Academy and in 1968 graduated from New Hampshire College (SNHU). Dick served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1969 to 1974.

Dick was the executive vice president and treasurer at Laconia Savings Bank, where he was employed for 36 years.

Following his retirement Dick enhanced his building and plumbing skills working with several local tradesmen.

Dick was generous with his time. He was a Belknap County commissioner and served on the Victory Lane Committee at NHIS. He was a member of the Belknap County Sportsman Club, Lions Club, Belmont Rotary, Morning Star Lodge, Ammonoosuc Valley Fish & Game Club and the Bektash Shriners.

Dick is survived by his wife, Brenda (Roberts) Long; sons Jeffrey A. Long and his wife Edith, and Tracey J. Dube and his wife Kathleen; five grandchildren, Jennifer Patten Desjardins, Robert Patten and his wife Sally, Ginger Atherton, Ryan Dube and his wife Katie, and Garrett Dube and his wife Jessica; and 13 great-grandchildren.

A private family graveside service will be held at South Road Cemetery, Belmont.

For those who wish, the family suggests memorial contributions in Richard’s name be made to the Morning Star Lodge #17, 35 Trotting Track Road, Wolfeboro, NH 03894, and/or Granite VNA, 30 Pillsbury St., Concord, NH 03301.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, visit wilkinsonbeane.com.