Richard James Mercier

WINTHROP – Richard Mercier, 66, died at his home Wednesday, May 25, 2022, after a brave battle with cancer.He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on June 7, 1955, the son of Richard and Patricia (Harriman) Mercier.Richard was married to Jacqueline for 53 years and was a loving and devoted father of three children. He was an avid collector of fine pocket knives and pre-war antiques, and loved camping and fishing with his family as well as coaching his children’s sports and scouting programs.Richard is survived by his wife, Jacqueline (Brown) Mercier, of Winthrop and his children, Justin Francis Mercier of West Melbourne, Fla., Olivia Lauren Mercier of Winthrop and Nicole M. Mercier of Portland, Oregon.There will be a private family celebration of Richard’s life at a later date.Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop, where memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family at http://www.khrfuneralhomes.com.