SERVICE UPDATE: DUE TO THE WINTER STORM CALLING HOURS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED TO

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4TH FROM 4 TO 7PM.

Paul Joseph Ricard, Sr, 80, of Derry, NH, passed away on Monday evening, November 24, 2025, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital.

He was born on December 15, 1944, to Aurore Marie (Levesque) and Joseph Dona Ricard. Paul was raised in Litchfield, New Hampshire. As a teen, he began his career at Malden Mills, where he worked for 37 years. Paul also spent many years working alongside his friends and the McQuesten Farm in Litchfield, helping with whatever he could.

A true outdoorsman, Paul has a passion for hunting and fishing. Above all else, Paul loved his family. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of his life.

Paul is survived by his sons, Paul Joseph Ricard Jr and his wife Tanya, Joseph Paul Ricard and his wife Elizabeth; and Raymond Robert Ricard and his wife Stephanie; his grandchildren, Aleisha, Paul, Sarah, Sarina, and Paisley; his great-grandchildren, Addison, Leo, and Conrad; his brother, Robert Ricard; his best friend, Scotty Albis; and his dear friends at the McQuesten Farm.

In addition to his parents, Paul was predeceased by his beloved wife, Linda Ricard; and his siblings, Rita, Norman, Arthur, Lorette, and Claire.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, December 4th, from 4 to 7pm, at the Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Road, Windham, NH 03087.

For directions or to leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.carrierfuneralhome.com.