CLAREMONT — David G. Ricker, 61, of Park Avenue in Claremont died Sunday, Dec. 16 at his home following a period of failing health.
He was born in Bellows Falls, Vermont on February 11, 1957 the son of John W. and Jean (Pushee) Ricker and had been a longtime Claremont resident. He was a graduate of Stevens High School, Class of 1976. David was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed farming as a child then went on to be employed by Dartmouth Woolen Mill, Claremont Paper Mill and Split Ball bearing, which later became Timken Aerospace from which he retired after 28 years.
David enjoyed motorcycling and keeping up the family property. Members of his family include two daughters, Heather J. Greene and her husband Harry of Newport; Stephanie L. Bergeron and her husband Kenny of Claremont; four grandchildren, Makayla, Rileigh, Hunter and Malcolm; two sisters, Kathie Powers and her husband Duane of Plainfield, Karen Gould and her husband Thomas of Newport; and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Roy Funeral Home on Saturday Dec. 29 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Allen Burns of the Christ Community Church in Plainfield officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of services. You are invited to share a memory of David with the family or leave a message of condolence in the family guest book at www.royfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
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