Richard F. Cahill

AUBURN: Richard Cahill, 85, of Auburn passed away on Saturday January 14, 2017 at his home. He was born on March 31, 1931 a son of the late Andrew and Mabel (Mitchell) Cahill. He graduated from Morse High School in 1948 where he played football and hockey.

Later on in life he was a runner, participating in races from 5K’s to marathons, often winning in his age group. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was selected for advance training and schooling at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from the University of Maine at Orono where he studied town and city management and from the University of Pittsburgh in 1961 with a Master’s Degree in the Urban and Regional Development Concentration. Later on, he completed a summer course at M.I.T. in Boston in City and Regional Planning.

Richard’s career accomplishments included serving as a Municipal Manager, City planning and Community Development Director, and as a consultant for the former Maine Department of Economic Development. In 1969, he taught government and political science courses for the University of Maine in Lewiston\Auburn. He founded and served as President of the Maine Association of Planners and served as President of the Maine Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in America in 1976 and subsequent editions and was listed in Who’s Who in government in 1977.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Vivian Cahill of Auburn, his three daughters and their husbands; Tammy and Ed, Penny and Tim and Karen and Ryan. He also leaves behind his sister, Margaret Herrin of Bangor as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his two brothers.

Goodbye “Other Papa” I will miss and love you always, Chloe.

Online condolences may be shared with Richard’s family at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

FUNERAL NOTICE:

CAHILL---Richard, 85, of Auburn died Saturday January 14, 2017. Per Richard’s request, there will be no services. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made in Richard’s memory to the American Red Cross Foundation 475 Pleasant St. Suite 25 Lewiston, ME 04240. Please include who your donation is in memory of. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group \ Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn, 783-8545.