Richard A. Vaux

January 10, 1934 - July 18, 2019

Hampton Falls – Richard Alden Vaux, 85, of Hampton Falls, and Port Charlotte, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2019 after an extended illness. Richard was born on January 10, 1934 in Swampscott, MA, a son of the late Robert and Carolyn (Dudley) Vaux. Richard was raised in Danvers, MA, a graduate of Danvers High School and went on to earn his degree from the University of Maine, Orono. He was a pilot for TWA for 30 years and a proud veteran, flying for the Massachusetts Air National Guard and The Maine Air National Guard. His TWA mission to Beirut, Lebanon in 1985 to retrieve a hijacked plane has recently been published in a book titled “ Dirty Work.” His hobbies included cars, spending time at his camp in Maine, skiing and golf. He leaves behind 3 children, daughter Margo Tolosko and husband, Jerry, of Houston, Texas, son Glenn Vaux of Hampton Falls, NH and daughter Melanie Vaux of Quincy, MA. He is also survived by his first wife, Julie Vaux of Exeter, NH as well as two nephews, two great nieces and one great nephew. He was predeceased by his second wife, Cynthia (Burke) Mackintosh Vaux and his sister, Geraldine Olsen and her daughter Brooke Olsen. Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Richard’s life. It will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 4:00-7:00 pm at The Breakfast Hill Golf Club, 339 Breakfast Hill Road. Greenland, NH 03840. (603) 436-5001. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Friends of Hyder Family Hospice House. 285 County Farm Road. Dover, NH 03820.