David L. Richards

Scarborough - David L Richards, 75, died Saturday December 4, 2010 at his home. Born July 18, 1935 in Portland, he was the son of the late Leo Richards and Emily Crompton.

He was a 1954 graduate of Carmel (ME) High School and was a retired truck driver for Hannafords. After his retirement, he worked part time in the Hannaford Bakery.

For five years David owned and ran the Tory Hill Café in Buxton.

In 1958 he married Joyce Hawes.

He served in the National Guard Reserves.

David was a State Champion in the truck rodeo and at one time a pilot in training for the U.S. Postal Service.

He loved boating and hunting, was kind hearted, hard working and loved by all that knew him.

Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter Pamela S. Richards.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, one son; David Richards of Portland, two daughters; Tammy Richards and Patricia Galope both of Portland, two sisters; Helen Moore of Delware and Merle “ Cookie” Brown of Ellsworth, six grandchildren; Vanessa, Joey, Miles, Chelsea, Paris and Bella, three great grandchildren; Mia, Kai, Lavani, several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Sally.

Visitation will be Thursday December 9, 2010 from 10-11 a.m. at the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home 199 Woodford St. Portland.

Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be to the American Cancer Society One Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300 Topsham, ME 04086

Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign David’s guestbook.