1931 – 2012

NASHUA, N.H. — Richard Charles Schwind Sr. died Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Langdon Place in Nashua of complications from congestive heart failure.

Beloved father of three children, Richard C. Schwind Jr., Margaret Lee Ward and John G. Schwind; also survived by four grandchildren, Matthew and Haylee Schwind, Abigail and Evan Ward; his brother, Wilmont M. Schwind; and nephew, Jeffrey Schwind.

Born in Rumford on Christmas Day 1931, Dick was the son of the late Wilmont M. Schwind and Helen Moorehouse Schwind, longtime residents of Rumford.

After graduation from Boston University Law School, he worked as an executive recruiter at several firms.

He married Patricia Lee Perry, now Coughlin, in 1963 and started both a family and a successful antique business in Hollis, NH.

A lifelong fan of the New England Patriots, Richard also enjoyed politics, meticulously monitoring the stock market, collecting antiques, bird watching and gardening.

The family expresses their deep gratitude to the staff of Langdon Place Nashua for their care of Richard during his prolonged illness.

Friends and relatives are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at www.meaderandson.com.