DIck, Richard J., 82, of Presque Isle, died August 15, 2007 at his residence. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncangraves.com.
PRESQUE ISLE – Richard J. Dick, DMD, 82, died August 15, 2007 at his residence. He was born June 9, 1925 in Presque Isle, the son of Frank and Stella (Rogers) Dick. He attended Presque Isle schools and was a graduate of Bates College and Tufts Dental School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a hospital corpsman, attached to the U.S. Marine Corp. and saw action in Saipen and the Okinawa invasions. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Presque Isle. Dr. Dick was a former member of the Aroostook, Maine and American Dental Societies. A former member of the Presque Isle Kiwanis Club; Presque Isle Fish and Game Club; the Ray Goding Post # 88 American Legion; and the Hayward-Frazier Veterans Post # 2599 of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed restoring antique cars, traveling, hunting, fishing, gardening and especially the family cottage at Cross Lake.
In addition to his wife, Carlene (Johnston) Dick, whom he married in 1948, he is survived by one daughter, Susan and her husband Frank Gentile of Yarmouth; a son, Matthew Dick and his wife Susan of Mapleton; 4 grandchildren, Megan E. Gentile of Yarmouth, Whitney L., Madison C. and Marshall J. Dick all of Mapleton; a sister Janice and her husband Manuel Bento of Portland. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by two brothers, Franklin G. Dick of Portland and Fredrick “Teddy” Dick of Carlsbad, CA.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 10:00 AM Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Presque Isle. Interment was in Fairmount Cemetery, Presque Isle. Those who wish may donate in his memory to St. Mary’s Social Action, P.O. Box 813, Presque Isle, 04769 or to Martha and Mary’s Kitchen, 21 Parsons St., Presque Isle, 04769. Condolences may be expressed at www.duncan-graves.com
