Londonderry - Londonderry - Richard A. Cardner, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025, with loving family by his side.

He was born in Syracuse, NY on January 26, 1942 to the late Donald and Arlene (Dunn) Cardner. Richard was raised in Tully, NY and later earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania. He received two Masters degrees in education from Harvard University. He and his wife, Linda (Strong) Cardner, resided in Londonderry, NH for over 50 years.

Early in his career, Richard taught for the U.S. Department of Defense in Germany before becoming a guidance counselor at Salem (NH) High School in 1973. He was a driver's education instructor and taught critical thinking courses through the New Hampshire higher education system. In his free time, he wrote poetry, enjoyed reading history, studying genealogy, and watching Boston sports. He was known as quite the hobbyist, as he was continuously learning new crafts and subjects. Richard was a founder of the Londonderry Dollar for Scholars chapter.

Family was very important to Richard and he enjoyed spending time with children and grandchildren. He is survived by the love of his life, Linda Cardner; his daughter Stephanie Wright (Paul) of Londonderry, NH, his son Geoffrey Cardner (Dianne) of Norfolk, MA and his daughter, Rebecca Wolfe (Timothy) of Salem, NH; his grandchildren Logan, Ava, Ethan, Dean and Luke; and his sister, Margaret Cardner (Julius) of Bennington, VT. In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by his brother, Jonathan Cardner.

Richard's faith in Christ guided him throughout his life. He attended the First Baptist Church, Derry, NH and the First Baptist Church of Fountain Hills, Fountain Hills, AZ. Richard was a kind, respectful, and caring person. He enjoyed singing in his church choirs and assisting those in need such as providing rides for medical appointments and supporting the local soup kitchen.

A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, November 9 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 4 Crystal Ave., Derry, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard's memory to the First Baptist Church Food Pantry, 4 Crystal Ave., Derry, NH 03038, Hospice (Amedisys Foundation) 3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, or any charity of your choice. Arrangements are in the care of the Carrier Family Funeral Home, Windham, NH. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.carrierfuneralhome.com.