Christopher John Richards

LACONIA ---- Christopher John Richards, 81, of Fair Street, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Christopher was born on November 6, 1944, in Orange County, CA, the son of Vernon Smith and Priscilla (Greenway) Day.

He enjoyed NASCAR, traveling, cooking, listening to the blues and being around friends and family.

Christopher is survived by his children, Paul Richards, Kevin Richards and his wife Laura, Samantha Trombley and Suzanne Richards and ten grandchildren, Jonathan, Trent, Daniel, Madison, Katelyn, Nicholas, Charlie, Harry, Aislyn and Jack. He was predeceased by his parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.