Richard "Dick" Longley
Richard "Dick" Longley
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Richard Longley Obituary
1922 - 2017
EMBDEN - Richard "Dick" Longley, 94, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017, at his home in Embden.
He was born on July 15, 1922, in Anson, to John and Goldie Longley. He graduated from Madison High School in 1940.
In 1943, Dick enlisted in the United States Navy, serving on the USS Hamilton and USS Williamsburg as a second class sonarman. Dick was proud to serve his country.
He married the love of his life Cora Calway on October 26, 1943, in Havervill, Mass. They shared 72 wonderful years together.
Dick was a state of Maine game warden for over 20 years. In 2016, he received the 2015 Legendary Game Warden Award. After his retirement with the warden service, he worked at the Anson Stick Mill.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was an excellent shot and won many trophies to the dismay of his opponents. He reloaded his own ammunition for many years.
He looked forward to watching his favorite teams, the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. Dick's happiest memories were made with Cora at their camp on Moxie Pond.
Dick leaves behind a son, Dan Longley and his wife Janet, of Embden; his two daughters, Linda Hayden and her husband Jim, of Madison; and Holly Cianchette, of Florida; a daughter-in-law, Nadine Longley, of Salem, Mass.; three sisters, Dorothy Fleming, of Illinois; Patricia Leblanc and her husband Robert, of Jay; and Donna Longley, of Millinocket; two brothers-in-law, Donald Hendsbee, of East Millinocket; and Lester Smith and his wife Gail, of Lexington; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Dick was predeceased by his parents; and his loving wife, Cora; his beloved son, John R. Longley; two sisters, Beth Longley and Gloria Hendsbee; a brother-in-law, Robert Fleming; a grandson, Thadius Longley; a great-grandson, Ryan Consolazio; and his best friend, Henry Merrill.
There will be a graveside service for Dick at Pierce Cemetery in Solon at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Giberson Funeral Home, 40 Maple St., Madison.
www.gibersonfuneralhome.com
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Linda L Mayo
March 15, 2021
Dick was always so Happy !
Always wanting to help !
Never would give up or give in
Such a sweet Man
He Loved my Great Grand Son Anderson !
Anderson called him Papa Dick made Papa laugh !!
We love to hear him laugh
Every one he came in contact with Loved him ❤
Miss & Love You Papa
Linda Mayo & Anderson ♥♥
Dave and Darla Low
March 25, 2017
Holly and Family:
So sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Janelle Seavey
March 22, 2017
To all the Longley Family~
I don't think my family was ever not connected to the Longley family. Growing up just up the street from Dick's folks, Goldie&John, my mom, Blanche and his sister "Gogo" being life-long best friends, and the four of them, my mom and Dad and Gogo and Tata being life-long couples friends, going to high school with John, sitting between him and Neil in chemistry and getting little else out of the class but laughter, all wonderful memories. How fortunate you all were to have Dick for so long! May memories bring joy to ease your grief.
Janelle(Nichols) & Mike Seavey
March 21, 2017
Linda and family.So sorry to hear of Dicks passing. He was a great man and father and will surly be missed. Blessings to you and family.
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Connie and Bill Maginnis
March 21, 2017
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. You have so many great memories of this wonderful man to keep in your hearts.
Linda Mayo
March 20, 2017
Condolence to the Family .
Knew Dick way back when I was young !
He lived in Anson & I was Great Friends with his Daughter (Linda)
When he moved to Embden I became one of many Friends of his !!
I Cared for PaPa for a while I have a lot of great Memories with him , his Stories was one that we both Loved , He liked telling the Stories , I Loved listining to them, loved it when we would Laugh together !!
He had a great Wit & loved to Listen to him laugh!
He was always worried about everyone else never him self .
Always calling everyone Dear :)
Such a Loving Man
He had many Names : Richard , Dick , PaPa
Papa Dick , he Loved all of them !!
All Our Love ,
Linda & Leo Mayo!
Paul Vaillancourt
March 20, 2017
So sorry for your loss!
Norman and Ann Jackson
March 20, 2017
Sincere condolences to you and your family Linda. May your loving memories be with you always.
Chandler Woodcock
March 20, 2017
Dick was truly a "Legendary Maine Game Warden" and we are grateful for his many years of dedicated service to the Department.
March 20, 2017
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76
California~
Debby Fencik
March 20, 2017
My condolences to Linda and the rest of the family. I am so thankful to have had such a wonderful man in my life. We told each other so many stories about each other, we could have made a book. We loved to watch the birds . Most of all the humming birds.I would name each bird that came on the window. Papa would laugh. The only one we really could tell apart was Febe. Her beak was as long as her body.He taught me alot about wild animals, too. He was the best. RIP Papa Go Red sox!
Lorna gray-veilleux
March 20, 2017
I remember when Dick started out as a game warden . He and Cora and Danny lived next to us in The Forks. I was very young but remember what a nice man he was and how attractive they both were. My Dad was a game warden and the two of them worked together for a while. I have often wondered about them. I believe I still have a picture of Danny out playing in the snow?
Deborah Webb
March 20, 2017
I remember Dick as a game warden. He was such a nice man and a great warden. He came to our house once to help my father pull porcupine quills from our dog. Dick Longley's name comes up often when we talk of game wardens that worked in our area in Maine. Or thoughts and sympathies are with Dick's family at this time. Cherish all of the memories that your family has of this great man and share them often.
Joan French
March 20, 2017
My sincerest condolences to all of the Longley families, but especially my dear friend Linda, you have been so strong and supportive to your Dad, and I know he enjoyed and cherished your unselfish Love and time you gave him. Prayers go out to you and your family. Our parents are an extension of who we are, and it is never easy to let them go. Thankfully, Papa lived a good long life and he doesn't suffer any more! Love you, Joan
Ron Moody
March 20, 2017
My condolences to the Longley family. I worked at lot with Dick in the late 60s and learned a lot from a great guy. RIP
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