Richard was the master of all he surveyed at Sand Beach. He enjoyed gardening and tinkering in his shop. He loved gaming on his computer, visiting with his friends on the porch, and enjoying his Sand Beach view. He could talk with anyone he met. He made friends easily and was loved by all who truly knew him. He was a member of the IOOF Joshua Davis Lodge #145 in Stonington, Maine.
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