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Richard Wirling Obituary
He was pre-deceased by his sister, Holly in 1973 and his father in 2003.
He is survived by his wife of thirteen years, Bernice (Lees) Wirling and their children, Grace, Abigail, Richard and Laura all of Westbrook, Maine; his mother, Donna (Reynolds) Wirling of Alfred, Maine; two brothers, Richard C. Wirling and wife Mary of Beverly, Mass., Lawrence Wirling and wife Charlene of Peabody, Mass.; two sisters, Pamela Thompson and her husband Richard Biffle of Waterville and Wendy Morrison of Oxford, England. He will also be sorely missed by his in-laws, James and Pauline (Webber) Gerhart, and Jennifer (Lees) Daigle and her husband, Alfred of Waterboro; and his many nieces and nephews who adored their Uncle Rick.
Rick will be laid to rest with his father in Beverly, Mass. at a private graveside service. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date at Bethel Christian Church in North Berwick, Maine. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Wirling Children Education Fund, c/o Kennebunk Savings Bank, P.O. Box 369, North Berwick, Maine. The Johnson Funeral Home has been entrusted with the services. Online condolences may be made at www.JohnsonFuneralHomeME.com.
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for Richard Wirling
Heidi L Sirois-Rohrbacher
October 19, 2021
Thiking of you today, tomorrow and always. I hold your family near and dear to my heart. You are missed dearly ! Until we meet again....
James Reinholdtsen
November 10, 2012
Bernice, Rick was not only a friend he was like a big brother to me. I looked up to him and I think about him every day, and i miss him very muck. you and the kids are in my prayers every day and I love you all.
James
Dennis Flynn
November 10, 2012
I was sad to hear of Rick's passing. We had many playful chats at the Residence Inn front desk..I will truly miss this gentle giant..
stephanie stevens
October 30, 2012
hey Bernice this is steph, havent seen u in a very long time, My heart and prayers are with u always and forever.
October 29, 2012
Rick was always very enthusiastic and great guy to work with! We all miss him and will continually pray for his family!
October 27, 2012
Bernice, Grace, Abby, Richard, Laura & Family,
So deeply saddened by your loss. Praying God's strength
for you for each day. Rick was such a nice guy...one of the
'good ones.' Much love to you all, Tricia, Mark Lacroix & Family
shelly stevens
October 27, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Anonymous
October 27, 2012
Rick was an awesome colleague for the short time I worked with him at Fairchild, so very professional and well respected. RIP...
Jaime, Joe, Sam Griffin
October 26, 2012
Rick was such a wonderful person, had so much love to give. Thinking of you all. With love, the griffin family.
Michael Piccardi
October 25, 2012
RIP Rick. I will always look fondly on our college years and the times we spent together in Cassidy Hall. My deepest condolences to the Wirling family at this very sad time.
Ryan
October 25, 2012
RIP Rick. Those of us who had the pleasure of knowing you will forever remember and value the positive impact you made upon us...
Heidi Sirois
October 25, 2012
RIP RICK..with love always, The Sirois Family
Chris Black
October 25, 2012
Great guy. Always enjoyed working with him. We will miss him.
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