Richard W. Courtney

Richard W. Courtney, 93, of Manchester, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Elliot Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on August 4, 1933 in Boston, MA to the late William F. and Anna (Hennessey) Courtney.

Richard graduated high school in Newton, MA and received a history degree from University of Rhode Island. He retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer after twenty years of honorable service. He also worked as a teacher in Rhode Island for eight years and later enjoyed working as the chief shop dispatcher at Toyota of Nashua. He was a big Boston sports fan and loved sea animals. He enjoyed building and was quite a handyman and woodworker.

Richard is survived by his two daughters: Kathi A. (Jack) Murphy of Manchester, Mary Celia (Jim) Brinkerhoff of Amesbury, MA; his six sons: Richard W. (Mickie) Courtney of Green, RI, David J. (Joyce) Courtney of Warwick, RI, Michael T. Courtney of Junction, TX, Daniel L. (Lynette) Courtney of Warwick, RI, Timothy E. (Roberta) Courtney of Nashua, Garry F. (Wendy) Courtney of Kissimmee, FL; his nineteen grandchildren; his twenty great grandchildren; his one great-great granddaughter.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his beloved wife: Mary C. (Wolfe) Courtney; his brother: David Courtney; and his granddaughter: Kelly Jean Courtney.

SERVICES: Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Lambert Funeral Home, 1799 Elm St. in Manchester from 9am to 10:30am. Military honors and a short service will begin in the funeral home chapel at 10:30am. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Folds of Honor Foundation, P.O. Box 163476, Austin, TX 78716.

For online condolences, please visit www.LambertFuneralHome.com.