Richard O. Cummings

He was born in Canterbury, son of John E. Cummings and Pearl A. (Lawrence) Cummings.

He was a proud U.S. Navy veteran where he served in the mid to late 50s. He spent his working life as a meat cutter, managing delis. Richard was also a skilled artisan, combining his love for the outdoors with unrivaled creativity which shone through in his carvings.

He leaves his one surviving son, Michael B. Cummings of Manchester; four grandchildren, Michael R. Cummings of Las Vegas, NV, Mitchell B. Cummings of Loudon, Dorothy E. Pease of Loudon and Ashley N. Cummings of Manchester; a niece; a nephew ; along with a close and loving extended family.

He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie F. (Mills) Cummings in 2012, Brother, Raymond C. Cummings in 2007, and son, Mitchell B. Cummings in 1982.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, August 23, 2013 from 7pm-9pm at Bennett Funeral Home, 209 N. Main Street, Concord.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 10am at the funeral home. A funeral procession will follow to Moore Cemetery in Loudon for burial.