Richard 'Dick' C. Brady

COLUMBIA – Richard ‘Dick’ C. Brady, 69, of Columbia, passed away at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook early on Tuesday morning, March 10, 2015, with his loving family by his side and after a 15-year courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Aug. 18, 1945, in Exeter, NH, a son to Francis W. and Ruth (Smith) Brady. He was raised on the family farm in Newmarket, attended local schools, and later earned his associates degree from the Thompson School of Applied Science at UNH. In 1965, he moved with the family to the north country to continue a life-long passion in farming and other agricultural pursuits. Over the years, Dick worked on the family dairy farm, produced hay for his own and other farms, worked as a cattle dealer, truck driver, and in many other endeavors. He was known far and wide by residents and tourists alike for his beautiful teams of Percheron horses and the hay rides provided at The Balsams and at numerous events throughout the north country. Dick also worked for many years in pyrotechnics, helping to provide fireworks displays at various events for many towns. He will be remembered by his many friends and family for his good nature, a boisterous laugh, and his willingness to always lend a helping hand. Dick was a former member of the Jaycees, a member of the Percheron Horse Association, and had been a state treasurer for the Future Farmers of America. Dick leaves behind his loving wife, Julie Fournier of Columbia; his four children, A. Winfield “Wimp” Brady and wife Jeannine of Lemington, Vt., Ann Thibeault and partner Scott True of Lee, NH, Chris Brady and wife Joyce of Columbia, and Megan Rohrbacher of Rochester, NH; his mother, Ruth (Smith) Brady of Columbia; his brother James Brady and wife Betty of Lee; a sister, Kathleen Brady of Columbia; his beloved aunt, Josephine (Brady) Lachance of East Colebrook; 11 grandchildren, Patrick Brady, Abigail Brady, Skyler Brady, Tristan Brady, Jenna Brady, Reid Thibeault, Erin Thibeault, Earl Brady, Jacob Brady, Max Rohrbacher and Sydney Rohrbacher; his step-daughter, Samantha Fournier; and his beloved Percheron companions, Diamond, Molly and Princess. He is predeceased by his father in 2011. Memorial calling hours will be on Saturday, March 14, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, NH. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Colebrook Village Cemetery, of which notice will be given. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Dick may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Dr., Lebanon, NH 03756, where Dick had received excellent care and was proud to have partaken in important cancer research studies for the past 10 years under the supervision of Dr. Marc Pipas who he considered to be a friend. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements in NH are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Richard 'Dick' C. Brady

August 18, 1945 - March 10, 2015