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Richard Pickford Obituary
Pickford Jr., 77
PORTLAND - Richard S. Pickford Jr., 77, passed away at the Gosnell Hospice in Scarborough after a brief illness on Nov. 24, 2015. Born in Astoria, New York City, on March 7, 1938, Richard served in the U.S. Air Force as Airman 3rd Class. He then worked in retail as a Regional Loss Prevention Analyst at Caldor department stores for over 25 years, residing in Chelmsford, Mass. Richard was an avid photographer and took first place in a Chelmsford Art Society July 4th Art Festival. After retirement, he moved to Portland in 2001 and worked part-time at the UPS Store in Portland. He volunteered at Partners for World Health and was an officer of the Maples Condominium Association for many years. He enjoyed reading, bird watching, and boating on Wadleigh Pond.
He leaves his wife Susan and his son Richard, both of Portland; and his son John and wife Lisa, and two grandchildren, Lucy Jane and Charles Christopher, of Brunswick; a brother Edward and wife Pam, of Orono; five sisters; and many nieces and nephews.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations
in Richard's name may be made to
Partners for World Health.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Pickford
alan rogers
November 29, 2024
Wonderful memories of a humorous wonderful person in my developmental years. Started my career with him and learned so much. Will always remember him for the rest of my life.
alan rogers
November 29, 2023
My mentor and friend. Richard was my boss on my first job in the real world. Learned so much from him in my future career. cherish his wisdom and sense of humor. wonderful memories.
Robert Shumway
January 6, 2023
First met Richard at Spartan Dept Stores Over the years we became good friends. He was the best man at my wedding Over the years I lost contact with Richard.
Alan Rogers
November 29, 2022
Always remember Richard as my mentor for my first job he hired me at Atlantic Dept Stores in late 1972. Remember his great professionalism and witty sense of humor. Hired me at Marshalls. Become friends when he resided in Chelsford, Mass. Will always cherish his legacy, regards to his family
Alan Rogers
May 20, 2021
Just learned of his passing. I worked for him at Atlantic Dept Stores and Marshalls. My mentor and a wonderful boss, my first professional job. Highlight of my long career when he hired me. A great man and great sense of humor
Ellie
February 29, 2016
Richard was my next door neighbor. I moved a few months before his passing. He and Susan were incredible neighbors! He was so generous with his time at our condo association. I always loved running into him in the parking lot, he would leave me laughing! I loved getting his insightful emails! He will be missed by all.
KATHLEEN RUIZ
December 12, 2015
MY HEART IS SAD ON THE LOSS OF MY BIG BROTHER ALWAYS IN MY HEART
December 12, 2015
so sorry to hear Richard passed away from all his cousins in Limerick and Cork Ireland love to family
Susan Riley
December 11, 2015
I deeply loved my wonderful Uncle Richard and our family will miss him.
Susan Riley
December 8, 2015
So sorry to hear about Richard. Jesus wept after the death of his friend Lazarus.
John 11:35 We weep along with you.
Bob & Bev Wallace
December 7, 2015
Although we knew Richard for a very, very brief time, as Bob's roommate at Maine Med, we were deeply saddened to learn of his passing. Please know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers.
December 6, 2015
Thank you for your service.
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