SKOWHEGAN- Richard A. Lemieux, 91, died peacefully on June 10, 2025, at RFGH with family by his side. He was born May 31, 1934, son of Ernest Lemieux and Leona (Steward) Lemieux.

He was educated in the Skowhegan area schools. Richard left school before graduation and enlisted in the United States Navy. He served in the 1950’s and during the Korean War. He was always proud that he went back to night school and obtained his GED. He married Betty Mae Davis on April 13, 1957.

He worked in the shoe industry his entire life with Bass Shoe, Norwock Shoe, and finally retiring from New Balance. He was an avid Red Sox fan and baseball card collector. He enjoyed watching his Nascar racing as well.

Richard is survived by his son, Dana A. Lemieux and wife Sharon, his son Keith L. Lemieux, and his daughter Cynthia A. Pearl and husband Rick; one sister, Alicia Pomerleau; his beloved grandchildren; Jessica Lemieux; Lee Lemieux; Britny Wyman Morrison, Brandy Wyman; Aja Lemieux, and Paul Guimont; and many nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years Betty Mae Davis Lemieux, his parents Ernest and Leona Lemieux, brother Robert Lemieux and sister Elaine Washburn.

A very special thank you for the amazing care and kindness of his in-home care worker Denise. We would have been lost without her. My dad enjoyed his days talking with Denise and sharing his stories.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2025, at East Cemetery Skowhegan, with the Rev. Mark Tanner officiating.