Richard H. Campbell

Richard H. Campbell

York, ME - Richard H. Campbell, 89, passed away on August 3. He was born January 4, 1936, in Greenfield, MA, the son of Richard W. and Elizabeth (Welcome) Campbell. He attended local schools in Greenfield and was a 1953 graduate of GHS, and a 1954 graduate of Deerfield Academy.

Following Deerfield, Dick was offered a scholarship to Colby College in Waterville, ME, where he played varsity basketball and track, graduating in 1958 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.

On leaving college, he was accepted into the Officer Candidate program in the United States Marine Corps at Quantico, VA. After extensive training in strategic and tactical military operations at Quantico, he was assigned as Executive Officer, Marine Detachment aboard the USS Shangri La (CVA38) for duty in WestPac (7th Fleet). In 1960 the ship was transferred to the 6th Fleet and subsequent NATO Task Force exercises in the North Atlantic.

On completing his sea duty tours with the Navy, Dick was ordered to Camp Lejeune, NC for posting with the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 2nd Marine Division. Before leaving active duty in early 1962, he was Commanding Officer, Delta Company 1st Bn, 6th Marines. Subsequent to active duty, Capt. Campbell served in the Marine Ready Reserve until 1972, finally being honorably discharged from military service.

On returning to Greenfield, Dick joined WHAI in sales and broadcasting, and shortly thereafter met the love of his life, Carolyne Jean Zywnya. Exactly one year after their first date, they were wed on April 20, 1963, and remained in a loving marriage for 62 years. Dick also changed jobs that same year, joining Millers Falls Tool Company. In 1970, Dick, Jeanne, and their three children moved to Maryland upon accepting an offer to join Black & Decker Corporation. He subsequently advanced to Director of Sales & Marketing.

In 1975, Mr. Campbell and his family moved to Brockville, Ontario, where he was named Vice President Sales & Marketing for Black & Decker Canada. In 1978, he was named President & CEO of the company. Shortly thereafter, Jeanne gave birth to their fourth child.

In 1982, the family moved back to Maryland where Dick rejoined corporate headquarters.

Thereafter, his corporate career evolved as an Executive Vice President role at Emhart Corporation, and subsequent return to Black & Decker as a Corporate Vice President upon B&D's acquisition of Emhart.

In 1992, he took an early retirement from corporate life, only to be attracted back as President of the Consumer Group at Textron Corporation in Providence, RI. Finally, he actually retired in 1994, and the Campbells have made their home in York, ME since.

During his long corporate career, Dick also served as an officer for both the US and Canadian Hardware & Housewares Manufacturing Associations, and as Chairman of St. Vincent Hospital Finance Committee in Brockville, Ontario.

Following retirement, Mr. Campbell was asked to serve on several Boards of Directors in Canada and the United States, while also undertaking management consulting projects.

Besides his beloved wife, Carolyne Jean (Zywnya) Campbell, he leaves three daughters and one son: Dr. Carolyne Campbell and husband David Prest and four grandchildren, Caitlin, Adeline, Amelia and Oliver in Ottawa, Canada; Shannon Campbell and Fion Wood and grandchildren Aidan and Kendall (Kenny) in Mendham, NJ; Sean Campbell and Liz Rigney and grandchildren Alexander and Claire in Westfield, NJ; Reagan and husband Michael Maraghy and grandsons Colin and Declan in Rocky Hill, NJ.

Close cousins Sandra (Sicard) Herzig of Greenfield and Pamela (Sicard) Grimshaw also survive him, as well as several nieces and nephews. Richard was predeceased by his parents Elizabeth (2007) and Richard (2000) W. Campbell, and his close cousin Robert Sicard (2016).

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday August 9, 2025 from 10-11am at the Bibber Memorial Chapel-Kennebunk, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, ME. A service will follow at the Funeral Home at 11am. Following the service Richard will be buried at Oceanview Cemetery in Wells, Maine where Military Honors will be rendered.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Sympathy messages can be posted in the Memorial Chapel at www.bibberfuneral.com.