Richard W. Davison, 76, of Edgecomb, who was born on March 5, 1939 to William Davison and Dorothy (Norman) Davison in Adams, Mass., passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 30. Richard grew up in Holyoke and Westfield, Mass. and attended Westfield High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1961 and was stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After his naval service, he attended college in Springfield, Mass.
Richard worked for Micro Abrasives as a supervisor in Westfield, Mass. He married ShirleyAnn (Liddle) Davison in 1981, and they moved to Maine in 1982. He began working for the Squirrel Island Association and eventually worked as an independent contractor on the island for over 30 years.
Richard was a member of the Elks Lodge in Massachusetts and the Knights of Columbus in Maine. He served on the Budget Review Committee for Edgecomb and the Boothbay Region Refuse Disposal District Committee. He served as Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America and worked with the local 4-H Program. Richard enjoyed working on his farm, traveling to national parks, and reading.
Richard’s family was a high priority in his life. He was known as a “man of few words,” respectful, and a traditionalist. He helped many people and was very thoughtful of others.
He was predeceased by his parents; and grandchildren, MacAlister Davison, John and Chi Gregal.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, ShirleyAnn Davison of Edgecomb; daughters, Darlene Carmolli and husband Larry of Chelmsford, Mass., Lori Puza of Westfield, Mass., Theresa Gregal and husband John of Westerly, R.I., and Emily Davison and wife Lyndsey of Red Hook, N.Y.; sons, Peter Davison and wife Lesley of Topsham, and Kenneth Davison and wife Laurie of Westfield, Mass.; grandchildren, Christina, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Ashley, Chiara, Mathew, Sarah, Leah, and Ailyn; sister, Ann Longley of Easthampton, Mass.; and aunt, Dorothy Bliss of North Adams, Mass.
All are welcome to join the family for a time of visitation from 6-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m., Mon., April 6 at Hall’s of Boothbay, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay. The funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tues., April 7 at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 82 Atlantic Ave., Boothbay Harbor, with Father Fred Morse officiating. A luncheon reception will follow at the Parish Hall.
Should friends desire, contributions in Richard’s memory may be made to Binkeez (Helping Children with Cancer), P.O. Box 345, N. Grafton, MA 01536 or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
You can share online condolences in Richard’s Book of Memories at www.hallfunerahomes.com.
Services are entrusted to Hall’s of Boothbay, 975 Wiscasset Rd., Boothbay.
