Richard Merle Clay

Richard Merle Clay

Richard Clay Obituary

Published by Clay Funeral Home - Lincoln on Nov. 26, 2017.
Richard was born on December 29, 1933 and passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017. Richard was a resident of Lee, Maine at the time of passing. He was a Korean War veteran of the U S Air Force, serving from 1953 to 1957. 27, at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, where a memorial service will be held immediately following. Donations in his memory may be made to either the Lincoln Historical Society or the Lincoln Methodist Church.

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November 30, 2017

David Leighton posted to the memorial.

November 28, 2017

John Curry posted to the memorial.

November 27, 2017

R. Scott Leighton posted to the memorial.

David Leighton

November 30, 2017

To Dick's family, My sincerest condolences.

John Curry

November 28, 2017

So sorry to hear this. Thinking of the family❤

R. Scott Leighton

November 27, 2017

Sheila and I send our condolences.

Beth Shorey

November 27, 2017

So many wonderful memories of Dick and growing up on Williams Street. A great childhood enriched with the presence of Dick always watching over the neighborhood. Thinking of you Sis,Julie,Heidi and John.

Greg & Norma Shorey

November 27, 2017

So sorry for your loss, Dick will be missed ! You all are in our thoughts and prayers!

Brent Haynes

November 26, 2017

Somewhere in the great beyond a couple of good friends are having a beer and smiling down on all of us - I can hear and picture my dad saying Well how the hell have ya been.

Sis, Julie, Heidi, John and your families - I wish I could be there to share in the memories and the stories and I send my best wishes from afar. Sincere condolences.

November 26, 2017

To all of Dicks family,iam sorry for your loss,Iam glad i got to meet dick whean i came to lincoln,a lot of good trips and fun times i remember our last conversation last summer,rest easy my friend,go catch that togue. Sinceraly Todd Malcolm

Angela Stanley

November 26, 2017

Very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Wonderful man with a beautiful family. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Ann Butler Coltart

November 26, 2017

Julie, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Our loved ones will forever live on in our memories.

Sherri Ireland

November 26, 2017

Sissie and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories and share your stories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow.

Nina Morrison

November 26, 2017

Sissie and families , we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Robert Richford

November 25, 2017

Losing a loved one is difficult. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob & Nannette Richford

Jane (Clark) Black

November 25, 2017

To Sis and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My wish for you and your family is that you may find comfort in the memories that you have and share. You are in my thoughts.

Betty Keller

November 25, 2017

Dear Heidi and Families,
I am sad to read about your father's passing. Memories of him as building and grounds supervisor, include him always being on the go and always smiling.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Xoxo

Betty Keller

November 25, 2017

Dear Heidi and Families,
I am sad to read about your father's passing. Memories of him as building and grounds supervisor, include him always being on the go and always smiling.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Xoxo

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