Richard R. Obie

Lewiston - Richard R. Obie, age 74, of 211 Old Lisbon Rd in Lewiston, died Friday evening March 9th at his home with his family at his side. He was born in Lewiston July 10, 1937, a son of Bertrand and Antoinette (Morin) Obie. Richard was educated in local schools and remained a lifelong resident of this community. On July 7, 1962 he married the former Therese M. Madore and together they settled in Lewiston to raise their family. Mr. Obie was a Military Veteran having served his country in the Air force from 1954 until his Honorable Discharge in 1962. He worked 31 years as a Press Operator at Pioneer Plastics until his retirement and was a member of Lisbon Falls Baptist Church and the Franco-American War Veterans. Richard enjoyed music and was an accomplished musician, having had his own band, known as The Rhythym Kings for 22 years. He also enjoyed model trains as a hobby and was a member of the Great Falls Railroad Club for many years. He was a loving, devoted and hard-working husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Therese Obie of Lewiston; two sons Marcel Obie and wife Jeannine of Lisbon and Lawrence Obie and wife Florinda of Phoenix, AZ; six grandchildren Michael Obie, Heather Obie, Stephen Obie, Zabryna Obie, Zachariah Obie and Lawrence Obie II; one sister Georgette Francis and husband John of Lander, WY and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by an infant daughter Doris and his parents Bertrand and Antoinette. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Obie family by visiting their guestbook at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Visitation Fortin Group / LEWISTON Mon. 6-8 PM and Tues. 9-11 AM followed by a funeral service at 11 AM in the funeral home. Committal to follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.

A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, 70 Horton St. LEWISTON, 784-4584