Richard "Dick" G. Garnett

LEWISTON - Richard Gordon Garnett, 80, a lifetime resident of Lisbon Falls, passed away peacefully on October 2nd, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born on January 16, 1935 in Bath, ME, the oldest of five children to the late Gordon and Carrie (Wilson) Garnett. He grew up in Durham and Lisbon where he hunted, fished and learned to work on cars. He attended Edward Little High School where he participated in band, shop class and football, graduating in 1954. He served his country in the United States Army before attending and graduating from Bliss Business College in 1957. Later in life, he studied at the Pastoral Counseling Institute at Liberty Baptist College in Lynchburg, VA. He married Marie Mason on March 7, 1959 and together they celebrated 56 years of marriage. For most of his 40 years of work life, he was self-employed as a home improvement contractor. Not only did his job provide for his large family, it afforded him opportunities to build life-long friendships across the State of Maine. He also got his Realtor’s license and sold Real Estate locally. He was a contributor to his community serving on the Board of Selectman for several terms. His real passion was in seeing God move in people’s lives. As a result, God called him to start and pastor several local churches. He also founded the Northeast Crusades ministry, was involved with Mercy Flights as a pilot, and is a lifetime Chaplain of Soldiers for Jesus Motorcycle Club. He was an active member of the Lisbon Falls Baptist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed flying his own plane, riding his Harley, boating and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife Marie of Lisbon Falls, his children; Gregory and Cheri Garnett of Lisbon, Vicki and Henry Cooper of Chesterville, Nancy and Ronald Shank of Maryland, Jeffrey and Martha Garnett of Lisbon Falls, Kimberly and Gregory Bokash of New Jersey and Andrew Garnett of Lisbon. He also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren as well as his brothers Ralph and David Garnett and his sister Olivia Mason. He was predeceased by his brother Nathan and his daughter Carrie(Garnett) Haskell. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com

His Homegoing service will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 @ 1:00pm at the Open Door Bible Church, 26 Gartley Street, Lisbon, Me 04250. A private committal service will take place at Ridge Cemetery in Lisbon. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Richard’s memory to: Soldiers for Jesus Motorcycle Club, 3212e Garnet Lane, Orange, CA. 92869 (www.sfjmc.com) Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 40 Main St. Lisbon Falls, 353-4951