CENTER BARNSTEAD - Richard A. Pontbriand, 69, of Center Barnstead, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Richard was born on January 23, 1952 in Georgetown, MA, he was the son of the late Alfred and Carolyn (Bevelacqua) Pontbriand. Richard was 1 of 10 children. Richie was predeceased in death by his brothers, Mark and Norman Pontbriand as well as a stepson, Matthew Morasse. Richard will be remembered by many for his laugh and was often seen on his little green tractor with a little red wagon of giggling children who lovingly referred to him as Papa Richie. Richie is survived by his wife, Carol (Watts) Pontbriand of Center Barnstead with whom he shared 22 years with, stepson, Marc Morasse, siblings, Melvin Pontbriand of Rochester, Ernie Pontbriand of Sanford, ME, Carole George of Northwood, Polly Bryant of Sanford, ME, Brenda Wasson of Rochester, Jane Archambalt of Pittsfield and Jeannette Adams of Milton, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Celebration of Richie's life will be held on Monday, December 6, 2021 from 4PM-6PM at the Still Oaks Funeral & Memorial Home, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway, Epsom. To share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.stilloaks.com