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Richard Johnson Obituary
He was born in Portland on Jan. 15, 1953, a son of Maurice and Marie Bolduc Johnson.
A graduate of South Portland High School, class of 1971, Richard was employed at Rite-Aid for eight years as a field merchandiser, retiring due to illness. He enjoyed flying his remote-control airplanes and his volunteer phone calls for the Gardiner Area Food Center, and he had a great love for people.
Richard leaves behind the lights of his life -- his daughter, Kaitlyn Richelle Johnson; and his wife, Kendra Newcombe-Johnson, both of Randolph. He also leaves behind two stepchildren, Dick Brown and his companion, Paula Sousa, of Bridgewater, Mass., and Amy Northrup and her husband, Bob, and their daughter, Arianna, of Saco; his brother, Paul Johnson and his wife, Cynthia, of Portland; and several brothers-in-law, nephews, a niece and lots of good friends.
Visiting hours are noon-4 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at their home on 6 Lincoln St., Randolph. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 11, at Highland Avenue United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Highland Avenue United Methodist Church, or to Camp Mechuwana, c/o Kay Gregory, 118 Adams St., Farmingdale 04344.
Arrangements are under the care of Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner.
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Jennifer Haggard
July 15, 2005
Kendra - I am so sorry I did not know until today of Richard's passing. I understand this is a very difficult time but I am so glad you and Kaitlyn had Richard in your lives. From my meeting of him and what I heard from you, he was a wonderful person, father and husband. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen Wyman
July 15, 2005
Kendra,
I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Karen
Cheryl Hinkson
July 14, 2005
Kendra,
I hope you know we are here for you. You can count on us for anything. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Cheryl and Ed Hinkson
Pam Stairs-Theriault
July 13, 2005
Kendra and Kaitlin: You both are in my thoughts, so very sorry for your loss. Love Pam
Charles & Sylvia Prendergast
July 12, 2005
Kendra,
We were very saddened to hear of Richard's passing. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Charles & Sylvia
Sheila Stratton
July 12, 2005
Kendra I am sorry to hear of your loss, I know that your faith in God will give you strength during this difficult time. May HE BLESS YOU and yours.
Anthony + Kathy Newcombe
July 11, 2005
Our thoughts are with you, we are sorry for your loss. We loved Richard and are grateful for the time we had with him.
Linda Grotton MacRae
July 11, 2005
Kendra, Kaitlyn, Dickie and Amy:
I was so sorry to hear about Richard. Les, the boys and I were in Florida and did not know of his passing until Sunday morning the 10th. I never had the opportunity to really get to know Richard, but the few times I did spend with him, I found him to be extremely easy-going and funny. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Sharon Breton-Freeman
July 11, 2005
Dear Kendra, words can not express the sadness I felt when I heard the news about Richard. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Randy Newcombe
July 10, 2005
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Richard's kind heart and friendly personality will be missed. He definatly fit right in with this family. May God be with all of you during this time.
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