Raymond K. Richard

Raymond K. Richard, 78, of Mexico, passed away Friday morning, November 19, 2010 at Ledgeview Living Center where he resided for a short time; receiving excellent, professional care during his struggle with Alzheimer’s/Dementia.

He was born May 26, 1932, in Jay, Maine, the son of James and Evangeline (Dube) Richard.

He married Irene M. Simard on August 27, 1954. Together they raised ten children.

He was employed with Ethyl/Oxford Paper/Boise Cascade, retiring after many years. While employed there, through the years, he had also owned and operated many businesses such as Ray’s Sunoco, Jakes’ Taxi/Oxford Pool-hall, and The Deluxe Diner.

After his retirement he and Irene bought a home in Florida and spent their winters there for nineteen years. Ray enjoyed his days of riding his motorcycle; going to the races at Oxford Plains and when he could no longer do that; watching Nascar on t.v., his favorite driver being Dale Earnhart #3, and old western movies.

He is loved and will be sadly missed by his wife Irene; five sons; Michael Richard and wife Gloria, Lawrence Richard and wife Marie, and David Richard, all of Rumford, William Richard and wife Goldie of Virginia, Ricky Richard and wife Susan, of Maryland, four daughters; Linda Jackson and fiance Lindy Latham, Debbie Cullins, Susan Cormier and husband Kevin, Diane Drapeau and husband Tom, all of Rumford; his brother Victor and wife Barbara, of West Peru; 18 grandchildren and 9 great-children.

He was predeceased by his parents; his brother Paul Richard; his son Steven T. Richard; and his grandson Aaron Jackson.