Richard N. Bryant

RICHARD N. BRYANT, 81 of North Main Street, Petersham, died Wednesday July 25, 2007 at the home of his sister in Jaffrey NH.

He was born June 25,1926 in Petersham, son of the late Albert and Edna (Upham) Bryant. He was a 1944 graduate of Petersham High School.

Mr. Bryant served with the United States Navy during World War II. Following the war he returned home and joined his father in the carpentry business.

He was an avid skier and hiker. He enjoyed Contra Dancing and traveling.

Family members include his three sisters, Carlyn J. Spooner of Baltimore MD, Ann B. Mayes of North Bend Washington, and Marilyn B. Richardson of Jaffrey NH; several nieces and nephews. A brother Stuart Bryant predeceased him.

There will be no calling hours.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Burial will be in the family lot in East Street Cemetery, Petersham.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Petersham Unitarian Church, West Street, Petersham, MA 01366

The Cournoyer Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 33 River St., Jaffrey NH is assisting the family with arrangements.

To view an online memorial, send a condolence to the family or for more information, please visit www.cournoyerfh.com.