James R. Richard

LISBON FALLS – James Raymond Richard, 54, of Lisbon Falls died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Aug. 15, 2016 at Central Maine Medical Center. He was born Aug. 2, 1962 in Waterville, ME, son of Raymond Richard and Jane Behringer Richard.

James grew up in Waterville and in 1981 graduated from Waterville High School. Shortly after graduating he was married to his high school sweetheart Lela Madore Richard. Together they shared 33 years of love, laughter, and marriage. They had two sons, Michael Richard and Peter Richard, they were very proud of. In 1990 James and Lela opened Fastbreaks together which has become a staple of the Lewiston community. James also had a lifelong enjoyment for sports and coached both youth hockey, youth baseball, and Lisbon High School hockey for as long as his health could manage.

James is survived by his wife, Lela Madore Richard of Lisbon Falls; sons, Michael Richard and Peter Richard both of Lewiston; grandchildren, Isabelle Richard and Dagan Richard of Lewiston; brothers, John Richard of Vassalboro, and David Richard and his wife, Angela of Vassalboro; and sister, Susan Leighton and husband, Michael of Orrington. He was predeceased by his parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial honoring James’s life will be celebrated 11:00AM SATURDAY August 27th at Holy Trinity Church 67 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon Falls. Committal prayers to follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Lisbon.

Family and friends are invited to visit Friday August 26th from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the PINETTE DILLINGHAM & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023On line condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com