Philippe Emile Richard

Lewiston- Philippe E. Richard, loving husband, father, pepere, and uncle, 67, of Martin Dr. died Sunday March 30, 2014 at his home, in the loving arms of his wife Muriel and surrounded by his three children, Mark, Danielle and Michelle and family. Phil was born in Lewiston on December 29, 1946 one of nine sons, of the late Ralph and Anette (Ayotte) Richard. He was educated in local schools and graduated from St Dom's High School class of 1965. Phil worked for Pecks Dept. Store, Homestead Restaurant, Cash Corner Discount, and was most recently General Manager for The Furniture Superstore until he was too ill to work. Phil was very involved with St. Martin de Porres Residence for the Homeless. He helped organize events such as, "An Affair of the Heart" and The Great Falls Balloon Festival food booth. He also served on the board of the directors from its inception until his passing. He leaves his wife of 30 years Muriel (Cloutier) his three children Mark Mauzeralle, Danielle Troiano and her husband Robert and Michelle Jensen and her husband Steven, grandchildren: Mellissa Grondin and husband Chris, Madison Landry and husband Nathan, Alex Raymond and companion Samantha Ouellette, Anja Jensen and Emma Jensen, two great grandchildren Hunter Landry and Brynn Grondin, his six brothers: Bro. Irenee Richard OP, Fern Richard and wife Joanne, Donald Richard, Louis Richard and wife Stella, Gerry Richard and wife Louise and Robert Richard and wife June, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a two brothers Gilbert Richard and Leo Richard and a sister in law Georgette Richard. You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Philippe's life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Visitation Fortin Lewiston Wednesday April 2, from 2-4 & 6-8. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday April 3 at 11 AM at The Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul (Upper Church). Committal will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in his memory may do so to St. Martin de Porres 23 Bartlett St, PO Box 7227, Lewiston, Me 04243-7227. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 70 Horton St. LEWISTON 784-4584.