Richard W. Small Jr.

Eustis - Richard W. Small Jr., 55, of Eustis, passed away on Wednesday April 10, 2013 at his home. He was born October 3, 1958, in Lewiston, a son of the late Richard W. Sr. and Mildred (Adamsky) Small. He attended local schools graduating from Edward Little High School in the class of 1976. He then attended the University of Maine at Augusta, and was a graduate of the 39th Municipal/County Basic Police School in Waterville. Dick was hired on December 26, 1979 by then-Chief Peter Mador. He joined the Auburn Police Department after working for two years as a Sergeant for the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Lionel Cote. After spending the 1st three years as a Patrol Officer he worked his way through the ranks serving as Corporal for five years and Detective for seven years including a special assignment as a Maine Drug Enforcement Agent. He became Acting Sergeant over the APD’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations in 1994 and then became Deputy Chief in 1996. While serving as Deputy Chief, he attended the 194th Session at the FBI Law Enforcement Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Dick became Chief of Police in 1999, serving until his retirement in 2006. On August 9, 1997 he married Gina Godfrey in Auburn where they worked and raised their young family. He was a member of the Kora Shrine, The Masons Tranquil Lodge and was a very community minded citizen who always made it a priority to help meet the needs of those who were less fortunate. He was a huge history buff who enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching movies, spending time at his camp in Eustis, but most of all he cherished his time spent with his grandchildren. Dick is survived by his wife Gina Small of Norway, his daughter Christina Brimberry and husband Jim of Covington, Georgia, his step-son Adam Ellis and wife Jennifer of Norway. 5 grandchildren: Mikayla, Gavin and Haley Ellis, Dakota and Dylan Brimberry, 4 sisters: Kathi Doyle and husband Bryan of Wales, Brenda Verrill of Minot, Lizz Pelletier and husband Michael of Litchfield, Michael Small and wife Liz of Minot, Trish LaValley and husband Garner of Auburn, his mother and father in law, Albert and Connie Godfrey of Winthrop, his step mother, Martha Small of Palm Bay, Florida, sister in law: Jackie Douglas, brothers in law: Albert Jr., Larry and John Godfrey, a very special nephew Matthew Douglas and many other nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a step son, Troy Ellis. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Small family by visiting their guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.

Visitation will be held on Sunday at The Fortin / Plummer Merrill Funeral Home in Auburn from 2 PM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 8 PM. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday at The Funeral Home at 11 AM. The committal service will be held immediately after at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Dick's memory to: The Auburn Police Activities League, 60 Court St., Auburn, Me. 04210. A Service of The Fortin Group/Plummer Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, Me. 04210. 783-8545