Barnet, VT- Richard "Dick" Paddleford, 82, passed away at home on August 3, 2020. His spirit will live on in the hearts of his loving partner and wife Francesca "Frannie" (Krogstad) Paddleford, his children Bonnie Paddleford of Springfield, MA and Brian Paddleford of Shoreham, NY, his grandchildren Korryn and Ty Paddleford, his nieces and nephews, cousins and his many wonderful friends. He was born in Morristown, NJ in 1938 the son of Carl and Doris Paddleford. His family eventually relocated to Vermont where he attended and graduated from St. Johnsbury Academy. Many of his current friends were classmates from his childhood school days. Dick was in business after high school with his father and brother working as a carpenter building houses in St. Johnsbury and surrounding areas. He lived in New York for many years, married Frannie 29 years ago and returned to the North Country where they built and made a home together overlooking the Connecticut River. Dick and Frannie loved their life together in Vermont. He is preceded in death by his brother Carl Paddleford, sisters Harriet Long, and Sandra Paddleford.