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Richard Longley Obituary
WATERVILLE - Richard Edmund Longley, 81, of Waterville, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 3, 2014 at his home. Dick was born on Feb. 12, 1933, the son of Edmund and Avis (Haney) Longley. He attended Waterville schools, the University of Maine, and was in the U.S. Air Force.
Dick is survived by his wife, Mary; his stepson, Eric DeRoche of New York, a nephew David Mahoney and wife Pat of Hampden, a niece Kathy Lane and husband Barton of Texas, and a niece Patricia Rohrl of California.
There will be a private committal service in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, donations in is memory may be made to the Humane Society Waterville Area, 100 Webb Road, Waterville, ME 04901.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mary Lucia
December 29, 2014
Mary, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dick was such a good neighbor and I enjoyed chatting with him. I'm here if you need anything.
December 11, 2014
Mary, just wanted you to know I am thinking of you and am so sorry for your loss.
Love, Janet (Gordon) Holden
Blaine Longley
December 7, 2014
Mary we are sorry your loss, I have many fond memories of cousin Dick,
Darlene Dulude
December 6, 2014
Mary, our condolence. Dick was such a sweet ,caring & lovely man. He was a wonderful neighbor & friend of my parents for over thirty years. I always enjoyed our chats as he would take his daily walk.
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Shelly Thibodeau
December 6, 2014
Mary, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michelle Shorty
December 6, 2014
So sorry for your loss Mary n Eric, my praying are with you
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