Richard "Hunk" O'Connell

Richard O’Connell, 95, of Gladstone Street in Concord, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026. Richard was born in Concord, NH to his parents Helen Winfred McBain and Harry Christopher O’Connell. He was a proud graduate of Concord High School Class of 1951.

He worked for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation for 45 years and worked in the Highway Design Office achieving the role of Survey Party Chief.

Richard loved playing and watching football and hockey and spent much time ice skating and playing pond hockey at White Park. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, researching his genealogy, and was skilled in arts and crafts, including being an accomplished Scrimshander. Richard applied his skills to renovate his home both inside and outside, including expanding several stone walls on the property. His first car was a 1922, black and yellow, Model T Ford.

He always looked forward to the many family gatherings for holidays and birthday parties. Dick loved his family and spending treasured and beloved time with his two grandchildren.

Richard was predeceased by his loving wife Jean I. O’Connell of 45 years, who passed on March 4, 2010. He is survived by his daughter Jill Chapman, and her husband Chris of Boscawen, NH, his grandchildren, Liam and Adrian Chapman, his brother Robert O’Connell of Concord and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will not be held.

A service will take place on Friday, October 23rd at 10:00 am at the Christ the King Church, 72 S. Main St, Concord, NH.

Burial will follow at Blossom Hill Cemetery in Concord.

Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a reception immediately following the burial.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.