Richard Southworth
August 27, 1990 — May 23, 2017
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Richard Southworth
RICHARD SOUTHWORTH
ASHLAND, NH -- Richard Southworth, age 26, a New Hampshire native and Chef at Common Man's Town Docks Restaurant died unexpectedly Tuesday May 23rd at his home in Ashland.
Rick was born in Laconia, NH but spent most of his life in Bethlehem. He graduated from Profile High School and attended New Hampshire Technical Institute for Business Administration. He spent the majority of his career in the hospitality industry. Specifically restaurants. He had a passion for the culinary arts and strong leadership skills. Starting out as just a dishwasher he quickly honed his skills and climbed up the ranks in various restaurants until finally joining the Common Man. As a kitchen manager he found his calling, making great food and teaching a young staff.
Ricky was a "Free Spirit" that cared not of what others thought of him, but rather how others felt. He had an extraordinary gift of bringing out the best in every person he encountered. The kind of person that could lighten any mood, warm the soul, and bring out a smile on even the darkest of days. He may have spent his career in food service, but laughter was his life's work. There aren't words that can clearly depict the sorrow that will be felt by all those that knew him. He lived not to have his presence heard, but rather his absence felt. He lived every moment as any person could hope to - By making the best of every second he had.
Rick is survived by his loving mother April Hibberd, his father Roger Hibberd, his siblings Brittany Lemelin (And wife Hilary), Steven Southworth (and fiancé Brittney), Bella Hibberd, Charlie Hibberd and Kody Hibberd. His grandparents Steve & Doreen Burrows, Doris McNamara, Peter & Sally Hibberd. His aunt and uncles Jeff Burrows, Mike Burrows, Andrew Burrows, Colin Hibberd and Stephanie Erskine. And his favorite newborn nephew Lincoln Southworth. But those that love him number in the thousands.
Rick passed away from a problem with his heart being too big, but to those of us that knew him well take that as no surprise. He had such a capacity for love - We always knew he had the biggest heart.
SERVICES – A Celebration of Life will be held at the Maplewood in Bethlehem, NH at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 1st.
ASHLAND, NH -- Richard Southworth, age 26, a New Hampshire native and Chef at Common Man's Town Docks Restaurant died unexpectedly Tuesday May 23rd at his home in Ashland.
Rick was born in Laconia, NH but spent most of his life in Bethlehem. He graduated from Profile High School and attended New Hampshire Technical Institute for Business Administration. He spent the majority of his career in the hospitality industry. Specifically restaurants. He had a passion for the culinary arts and strong leadership skills. Starting out as just a dishwasher he quickly honed his skills and climbed up the ranks in various restaurants until finally joining the Common Man. As a kitchen manager he found his calling, making great food and teaching a young staff.
Ricky was a "Free Spirit" that cared not of what others thought of him, but rather how others felt. He had an extraordinary gift of bringing out the best in every person he encountered. The kind of person that could lighten any mood, warm the soul, and bring out a smile on even the darkest of days. He may have spent his career in food service, but laughter was his life's work. There aren't words that can clearly depict the sorrow that will be felt by all those that knew him. He lived not to have his presence heard, but rather his absence felt. He lived every moment as any person could hope to - By making the best of every second he had.
Rick is survived by his loving mother April Hibberd, his father Roger Hibberd, his siblings Brittany Lemelin (And wife Hilary), Steven Southworth (and fiancé Brittney), Bella Hibberd, Charlie Hibberd and Kody Hibberd. His grandparents Steve & Doreen Burrows, Doris McNamara, Peter & Sally Hibberd. His aunt and uncles Jeff Burrows, Mike Burrows, Andrew Burrows, Colin Hibberd and Stephanie Erskine. And his favorite newborn nephew Lincoln Southworth. But those that love him number in the thousands.
Rick passed away from a problem with his heart being too big, but to those of us that knew him well take that as no surprise. He had such a capacity for love - We always knew he had the biggest heart.
SERVICES – A Celebration of Life will be held at the Maplewood in Bethlehem, NH at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 1st.
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