John A. Richardson

November 7, 1954 - July 7, 2015

John A Richardson Jr. 60 Poland – John A Richardson Jr.or Johnny, Big John, Daddy, and Pops as he was known by those closest to him, husband of Dawn Richardson, died of a heart attack at his home early Tuesday morning July 7th, 2015. Born in Portland Maine on November 7, 1954 to John Richardson and Lorraine Richardson (Stoddard) John spent his youth growing up with his three sisters Victoria, Terry, and Anna in Westbrook and Portland until he joined the Navy at 17. After his time in the Navy he joined his Uncle Dick Stoddard roofing and from this he developed a career as a roofer and eventually foreman working hard for 30 plus years until his passing. Johnny enjoyed spending his free time taking putts on his Harley, snowboarding, watching the Patriots and Red Sox win, but most of all spending time with family and friends at cook-outs, on boat rides, or at other gatherings. John is survived by his wife Dawn, his sister Terry, his children Naomi, John, Brooke, and Chevelle, his grandchildren, Tyler, Jesse, and Daisy, as well as many cousins, nephews, nieces and very close friends. His ability to love all he encountered and the passion he had for everyone around him will be sorely missed. Funeral services honoring John’s life will be held Saturday 11:00 AM on July 11th at the funeral home with Pastor Timothy Hutchins presiding. Burial will be held privately at Brooklawn Memorial Park in Portland. Memorial donations in John’s memory may be made to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Family and friends are invited to visit on Friday July 10th from 2-4 and 7-9PM at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 04240. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com