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Richard H. Pew Jr.

Portland, Maine

1936 - 2016

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Richard H. Pew Jr., 79YARMOUTH - Richard H. Pew Jr., 79, died on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on Oct. 30, 1936, in Port Jervis, N.Y., to the late Richard H. Pew Sr. and Elizabeth Reid Pew of Lima, Ohio.As a...

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To Mrs. Pew, Allison and Amy.

My condolences to all of you. Your Dad and husband was always a man of dignity, good humor and respect. I took a liking to him when we first met at the Cumberland Fairground, Allison, when you were practicing your Bowline knot way back in the 6th grade. I'm also glad your parents let you be in my sailing school back then. We had some remarkable adventures. Being the father of two girls myself I am 100% sure he loved you and was proud of you. May he...

To our neighbors and friends Julie, Allison and Amy,

We loved being your neighbors and have many wonderful memories of your family while growing up in Yarmouth. Mr. Pew was always smiling and happy to stop and chat and ask how school was going. I loved how our dads would make each other laugh at the summer clam bakes, and talk as they walked back from tying up their boats.

May you find comfort in the many happy memories that live on in those whose lives were touched by...

To Allison, Amy & Mrs. Pew,

I am so sorry to hear about your your dad. I will always remember his great smile, kind voice and always dressed in a suit except on weekends! Your family always made me feel welcomed and cared about growing up in Yarmouth. Your dad was a gentle man with a big heart that he shared with many of us. Thinking of all of you during this time.

Catherine Corey( Cathy Welch!)

On behalf of the Washingtonian Ski Club, I would like to share our thoughts and prayers for Dick's family. He was a wonderful human being and a generous, compassionate man, as well as a great skier!

To the Pew family,
I am very sorry to hear about your lost.May god be with you and your family.
Your neighbor,
Richard Shaw

Thank you for your service.