1926 – 2003
LEWISTON – Richard E. Lothrop, a resident of Montello Commons, Lewiston, passed away peacefully on May 21.
Born in Norway, Dec. 30, 1926, he was the son of Bernard H. and Marie Juliette Chesnel Lothrop of South Paris.
After attending local schools, he served in the Army as gunner corporal, receiving the “Army of Occupation” medal, “Asiatic-Pacific Campaign” medal, “Good Conduct” medal, “Philippines Liberation” medal and the “World War II Victory” medal.
Discharged in 1946, he attended the Maine Vocational Technical Institute in Augusta, where he received training as an electrician. He practiced that trade in Maine, Connecticut and New Jersey before retiring in Maine. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW Post No. 6902.
Survivors include two brothers, Allan of Fryeburg and Bernard E. of Otisfield; one sister, Marlene Kimball of Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; six sons, Richard A. of Auburn, Royal of Leeds, Dale, Brett and Rian of Spokane, Wash. and Tracy of Winchester, Calif.; two daughters, Brenna Elton of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Sherry Allen of Cheny, Wash.; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Evelyn Eels.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cardiac Unit at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
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