Richard L. Picard

TOGUS - Richard Louis Picard of Litchfield lost his valiant battle with cancer on January 15, 2008. �He was a gentle man who died with great dignity. �Richard was born in Waterville on December 23, 1925, the son of Eugene Picard and Marie Rossignol Picard. �He was a very proud Navy veteran who found himself in the South Pacific on the aircraft carrier USS Hancock during World War II serving as an aircraft tail gunner.Richard's leisure activities included hunting, fishing, golfing, snowmobiling and occasionally some travel. �He was also a long-time member of the American Legion, VFW, the Left Hand Club in Lisbon and the Webber Avenue Club in Lewiston.Richard worked nearly two decades as a meat cutter and beef manager for Wilson Company, at both the Waterville and Lewiston locations before venturing out on his own with Martel Meats, River Road, Lewiston and with Yvon's Market in Sabattus. �He had incredible drive and determination. �Everyone that knew him will remember his comedic nature; he always had a ready joke or funny remark sure to draw a smile from every individual he spoke with. �He will be sorely missed by all who loved him.Richard was predeceased by his parents Eugene and Marie, his sisters Isabelle, Stella, Jeanette, and Helen, his brothers Alfred and Lawrence. �He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Verna O'Neal Picard, his daughters Rita Picard of Oakland and Barbara Rainville of Belfast, his granddaughter Deanna Gordon of Wiscasset and great-granddaughters Kayla and Lindsey Gordon also of Wiscasset, his sisters Evelyn Nadeau of Winslow and Annette Veilluex of Aurora, Colorado, and several nephews and nieces.The family would like to express its immeasurable appreciation to the entire medical staff at Togus VA for their exceptional and compassionate care. PICARD died in Togus, January 15, 2008, Mr. Richard l. Picard age 82 years a resident of Litchfield. A memorial service honoring his life will be held SATURDAY 11:00 a.m. at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home. In the spring, Richard will be laid to rest at the Maine Veterans Cemetery in Augusta with military honors .In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans P.O. Box 14301Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 Attn: Gift Processing.Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.comArrangements by the family owned PINETTE & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway Lewiston, 784-4023.