Mr. Richard A. Hebert

1936 - 2010

Lewiston - Richard A. Hebert 73, of 85 Old Lisbon Rd. died Sunday July 18 shortly after arrival at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born in Lewiston on October 29, 1936 a son of the late Edward and Jeanne Bouchard Hebert. He graduated from St. Dominic's High School in the Class of 1954. Mr. Hebert was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at Holy Cross Church and served in the United State Army Reserve s Medical Unit. He was President of Hebert Construction Co. and retired in 2001. Dick started out in business with his father in 1955 just out of high school, and has left a legacy in the community that will endure and grow for many years to come. Dick served as Chair of Sister of Charities Health Care System, a board member of Mid Maine Bank, and a current board member of the Lewiston Economic Growth Council. He enjoyed the simplest things in life hunting, fishing on Moosehead Lake, tending to his garden, and just being outdoors or in a hockey rink with his close friends and family. Richard’s love was contagious, he loved with such passion and energy it was impossible to ignore. For those who were lucky enough to experience it, his love was something that can never be replaced. Richard will be remembered for many things, but most of all for being the greatest husband, father, and grandfather anyone could ever have been blessed with having. He was a man who would do anything for anyone without hesitation. He is survived by his wife the former Mariette R. Fournier of Lewiston whom he married June 28, 1958, his son, Michael R. Hebert and wife Lisa (Costello) of Greene, his grandchildren Simon and Alexandra Hebert of Greene, his 4 sisters, Louella Fortunato and husband John of Minot, Joanne Poulin and husband Robert of Lewiston, Barbara Moreau and husband Maurice of Jay, Gloria Grenham of Lewiston his brother Dan Hebert & wife Linda of Lewiston, his brother-in-law Fernand Fournier and wife Anita of Lewiston. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Hebert family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.

Visitation The Fortin Group / Auburn Tuesday 7 - 9 Wednesday 2 - 4 & 7 - 9. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Prince of Peace Parish at Holy Cross Church Thursday 11:00 Am 1080 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME. Committal St. Peter's Cemetery Mausoleum. In Mr. Hebert's memory donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association 170 US Rt.1 Suite 250 Falmouth, ME 04105. A service of The Fortin Group / Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn, ME 04210 (207) 783-8545.