Richard M. Bronson

Long-term Landaff resident, Richard Bronson, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026. He was 91 years old and had battled a short-term illness. He passed away peacefully at his home, an 1890 train caboose, he had remodeled and converted 35 years ago.

Richard was born at the family farmhouse in Landaff. One of five children. The seventh generation living on the properties in Landaff. In October 1963 he moved his family to Lincoln, New Hampshire. Where he became the general manager of Natureland, a small zoo /amusement park. Later it was converted to a water park, that he managed also.

Upon retirement, after 35 years in Lincoln, Richard and his wife, Angie, moved back to his hometown of Landaff. Richard was well known and adored throughout the area. He was a leading participant in the local grange, through its closure. He also volunteered in many other aspects of community events.

Richard was an avid walker, hiker, snowshoer, snowmobiler, and a knowledgeable woodsman and carpenter. He enjoyed maple sugaring and was famously known for his homemade donuts.

Richard is survived by his wife, Angie Bronson, son, Bret Bronson, two daughters, Tara Axon and Jodi Bronson; stepchildren: Kim Bouchard, Lisa Carmen / Stephen Hayward, and Brian Ramsey. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Morgan & Shane Bronson, Johanna Axon, Ryan Haley and family, Mathew Haley and family, and Natasha Wright.

He is predeceased by daughters, Cheryl Bronson and Brenda Bronson, and a son, Jonathan Bronson.

Services: A wake will be held on Friday, November 6 from 9-10 AM at the Landaff Town Hall: 12 Center Hill Road, Landaff, NH. At 11AM, after the viewing concludes, a graveside service and burial will take place at the Landaff Center Cemetery.

Assisting the family with arrangements is Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Littleton.

To view Richard’s Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.phaneuf.net