Richard passed away at his home in Walpole, NH, March 27, 2026, after a long illness. He was born in 1937 to parents Irene and Frank White. He grew up in Weston, Massachusetts and attended the public schools there. Football, antique cars and motorcycles occupied his teenage years.

He did his military service at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. As head of the Military Amateur Radio Station, among other duties, he connected overseas G.I.s to their families on short wave radio.

Richard’s early interest in antiques began with his mother’s buying and selling of antiques and after working in electronics with his father, antiques became his lifelong passion.

He is survived by his brother, Robert White, his sister, Sharon White Loizance, and two grandchildren, Andrew and Christopher White. His son, David predeceased him. The family members of his long time partner, Carol Failla, who predeceased him, also became like family to him.

Even through his long illness he never complained, but was more concerned about others than himself. He made everyone around him smile and a joke was never far from his mind.

The celebration of his life will be private.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Fenton and Hennessey Funeral Home, 55 Westminster Street, Bellows Falls, VT.