Mr. Huntley entered the US Army in January of 1945 where he proudly served his country until November of 1946. Two days after Japan surrendered he arrived as part of the occupation force and toured both bomb sites, Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Richard received an Army of Occupation Medal, Asiatic Campaign Medal Good Conduct Medal and World War II Victory Medal.
Mr. Huntley lived in Haverhill, MA for over 50 years where he was employed as the Supervisor of the Hale Hospital Laundry. He was an active member of Riverside Assembly of God, Methuen, serving as a Deacon and participated in the Senior Link Bible Study, Andover. Mr. Huntley enjoyed his grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and walks along the ocean.
Richard was predeceased by his wife, Ruth (Newell) Huntley; sisters, Elizabeth, Ruby, Marietta, Gladys and a brother, Delbert.
Members of his family include a daughter, Ruth Ann Goldthwaite and her husband, Paul of Atkinson, NH; two sons, Rev. Richard W. Huntley and his wife, Deborah of Bow, NH, Duane Huntley and his wife, Phyllis of Concord, NH; seven grandchildren, Shawn, Melissa and Laura Mendoza, Kristina A. Mitchell, Sarah Strycharz, Jessica McMillan and Matthew Huntley; 12 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-laws, Ethel Hamilton, and Florence Newell.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Richard’s memory to Crossroads Community Church, 6 Branch Londonderry Turnpike East, Bow NH 03304.
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