Manchester, New Hampshire – George Frederick Richardson III, passed away after battling COVID-19, at the age of 92 in Elliot Hospital on December 19, 2020. George was born in Hanover, New Hampshire on April 8, 1928 to George F. Richardson II and Doris (Fowler) Richardson.
George worked for over 41 years for the NH Highway Department, starting as a surveyor and retiring from the Engineering/Design department. He retired to Lubec and later Pembroke, where he was a member of the Pembroke Historical Society. He joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary in Eastport at the age of 80 where he volunteered in the radio room and taught boater safety.
In addition to his parents, George was predeceased by his wife, Joan (Dierks) Richardson and his brother, Bruce Richardson.
He is survived by three daughters, Michelle Annis of Warner, NH, Christine Vassillion of Englewood, FL and Andrea Cattabriga of Port Ludlow, WA , three step-children; Diane Daugherty of Windham, NH, Robert Johnson of San Diego, CA and Candis Stiebel of St. Charles, MO, his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his close friend, Charles Hood of Manchester, NH.
In keeping with George’s wishes, there will not be a memorial service. He will be laid to rest beside his wife at Clarkside Cemetery in Pembroke. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.