Richard Albert Nolet

Richard Albert Nolet, 68, of Manchester, NH and formerly Pittsburg, NH, passed away at Elliot Hospital on June 24, 2025. Born in Manchester on December 26, 1956, he was a son of Robert Nolet and Estelle (Prenoveau) McGarry.

Rick grew up in Manchester and attended Manchester Memorial High School, New Hampton Prep School, and Saint Anselm College. In his younger years, he played hockey and football at both Memorial and New Hampton, and was also a player for the Manchester Blackhawks hockey team. Rick worked for many years as a sheet metal fabricator at Empire Sheet Metal in Manchester and was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 17-NH. After an injury led to early retirement, Rick moved to Pittsburg, NH, where he fully embraced his love of the outdoors. He spent much of his time hunting, fishing, and exploring the wilderness. He also enjoyed being part of the Pointers Fish and Game Club in Bedford, where he connected with fellow sportsmen and shared his passion for the outdoors.

Rick is survived by his children, Jennifer Felch and her husband Chris of Manchester and Joseph Nolet and his wife Bobby of Pittsburg; his parents, Robert Nolet of Manchester and Estelle McGarry of Manchester; his sister, Cindy Coutu and her husband Norman of Bedford; his step-sister, Shane Atkins and her husband Chris of Manchester; his grandchildren, Aiden, Lily and Allyson Nolet; a great-grandson, Carlos; a niece, Emily Williams; four nephews, Samuel, Jacob, Andrew and Mathew Coutu; as well as other extended family members and friends. He was predeceased by his beloved dog, Gunner.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1st from 3:30PM – 6:30PM at Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10AM at Ste. Marie Parish, 378 Notre Dame Avenue, Manchester, NH. Private burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford, ME at a later date.