Lester Richard

BRADLEY—Lester “Pop-Eye” “Jack” Joseph Richard, 79, died peacefully November 14, 2011 at his residence surrounded by family following a year and a half battle with lung cancer. He was born October 29, 1932 in Old Town a son of Leo and LeLia (Nadeau) Richard.

Lester worked most of his life as a millwright, but his true passion was working in and with wood. His family believes that he had sawdust in his veins. He loved being outside, hunting, and fishing. He loved his family first and foremost, and enjoyed spending time with his boys during spring fishing and at hunting camp.

Lester is survived by his wife Karen (Stinson) Richard; six sons William Richard and his wife Cheryl, Michael Richard and his wife Susan, Brian Richard and his wife Ann, Steven Richard and his companion Lorraine Dionne, Jason Rutherford and his wife Julie, Kris Rutherford and his wife Charlene; twelve grandchildren Kirby, Keegan, Emelie, Elizabeth, Danielle, Devan, Ryan, Brandon, Alexis, Colin, Rachel and Alyssa; five great grandchildren, brothers Gordon, Tom, Paul Ouellette, and Franklin; sisters Marlene and Patty. He was predeceased by his parents, wife Marie (Keegan), brothers Ronald and James.

Friends may call 2-4 PM Thursday November 17, 2011 at the Birmingham Funeral Home 438 Main Street Old Town. There will be no formal funeral service. The family wishes to extend their deep gratitude to the nurses of New Hope Hospice for their wonderful care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Hospice P.O. Box 70 Eddington or to the Old town Animal Orphanage P.O. Box 565 Orono, ME 04473. Notes of condolence can be left at www.birminghamfuneralhome.com