Joseph A. Richard, Jr. Obituary (1945

CLINTON - Joseph Alfred Richard, Jr., 72, died January 7, 2018 at an Augusta hospital with his family by his side. He was born July 9, 1945 in Jay, a son of Joseph and Erma (Perkins) Richard, Sr. Joseph was a U. S. Marine and spent time in Vietnam and Okinawa. After returning to Maine he worked as a laborer and forklift operator for many local businesses, such as Ethan Allen, Pride Mfg., Edward's Company, construction and truck driving. Joseph had the biggest heart and was not a materialistic man. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, puzzles, and playing poker. He lived his life to the fullest; the way he wanted to live it, with a smile on his face loving life. He recently accepted the Lord into his heart. Joseph will be sadly missed by many. He is survived by 2 children, Holly-Jo and husband George Murdock of Unity and Joseph A. Richard, III of South Bend, IN; 3 sisters, Sherry and husband Frank Prescott of Clinton, Nancy Richard of Waterville, and Bonnie and husband Sidney Maltese of Jesup, GA; grandchildren, Matthew and Amanda Cowette, and Shelby Murdock all of Unity; and many very special nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, adopted family; and close friend E. T. Elissa Nelson. He was predeceased by 2 brothers and 2 sisters, Ernest and Paul Richard, Barbara Hendrix and Eleanor Mahon. A celebration of life will be held from noon to 3 PM Saturday, January 13th at Sebasticook Lodge # 146 Masonic Hall, 1136 Main Street, Clinton. Cremation arrangements are by Crosby & Neal, Newport.