Richard Hurd Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 23, 2025, at the age of 80, Richard Hurd of Newport, New Hampshire passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Hurd to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Hurd and Maxine Hurd (Boutwell); and his siblings, Elaine Gebo, John Boutwell, Robert Hurd, Preston Hurd and William "Bill" Hurd.
He is survived by: his wife Dona LaFountaine (Lord) of Newport; his children, Lori Ann Stefanik of Murrieta, CA and Dan LaFountaine (Samantha) of Croydon, NH; his sister Priscilla Nichols; his sisters-in-law, Roberta Hurd and Sherri Hurd; and his grandchildren, Christian Robinson and Colby Stefanik. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A graveside service was held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the North Newport Cemetery (300 Oak St, Newport, NH 03773).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sullivan County Humane Society, PO Box 111, Claremont, NH 03743, or the Upper Valley Humane Society, PO Box 789, Lebanon, NH 03766.