Richard C. Ryder

April 24, 1933 - July 16, 2012

LEWISTON – Richard C. Ryder, 79, a resident of Webber Avenue Lewiston died unexpectedly Monday, July 16th at Central Maine Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in Livermore, April 24, 1933, the son of Cedric and Ruth (Verrill) Ryder. Richard graduated in 1951 from Edward Little High School. He also was an active member of Boy Scouts where he achieved scouting highest rank as an Eagle Scout where in later years became a leader and commissioner in the scouting organization. He also served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and then following the service graduated from Gorham State Teachers College in 1958. Prior to his retirement, he taught Industrial Arts at Rangeley High School, Jordan Junior High School, and was also a Driver’s Education teacher at Edward Little High School. He sold life insurance for Provident Life and Mutual of New York. He continued to work as a sales representative for Mueller’s Macaroni and Spaghetti Richard was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish. He was a long time communicant of the former St. Patrick’s Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. He was also a member of the Elks, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and the VFW. He had a love of family, and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and the happy times with friends especially “The Gang’. Survivors include his wife and companion of 53 years, the former Kathleen Maher of Lewiston; two daughters, Kelly Ryder and companion Henry Swan of Lewiston; Stephanie Kelley and husband, David of Norwood, MA; Five grandchildren, Ryan and Chad Pomerleau, Meaghan, Matthew, and Katherine Kelley, and three great grandchildren. One sister, Betty Gacetta of Vermont, and one brother, Wesley V. Ryder and wife Glenys of Danville as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Special thanks to Pat Pelletier of Androscoggin Home Health and Michael Tyne of the Prince of Peace Parish. Rest in Peace Dick, we will love you forever. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com Notice- RYDER died in Lewiston, July 16, 2012, Mr. Richard C. Ryder age 79 years a resident of Lewiston. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial honoring Richard’s life will be celebrated FRIDAY 9:00AM at Holy Family Church of the Prince of Peace Parish. Graveside committal services with military honors to follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park, Auburn. Memorial donations in Richard’s memory may be made to either the American Heart Association PO Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241-7005 or to the Maine Parkinson Society 359 Perry Road Bangor, ME 04401. Family and friends are invited to gather and visit Thursday 4-8PM at the PINETTE & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023