OLD ORCHARD BEACH- Richard A. Parker, age 75, of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, born son of Richard D. and Ruth Parker of Saco, Maine, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Richard will be remembered as a loving husband to Cheryl Parker, brother of Shirley Meserve, father of Scott, Kurt (wife Carey), Kevin (wife Janine), and Kendall, also grandfather of Haleigh, Aidan and Julianna. He will also be remembered as a Vietnam Veteran, Fire Fighter, and a friend. A true hero who will now be able to watch over us all, forever in our thoughts and hearts. Rest in peace Richard A. Parker, you will always be remembered and loved.
Visiting hours for the public will be held on Saturday, January 15 from 12 – 2 PM at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 498 Long Plains Road (Rt. 22) in Buxton. A private memorial service for immediate family will follow at the funeral home at 2 PM with U.S. Army Honors. The family is requesting mask wearing for all attendees. The full obituary and online condolence messages are available at the funeral home website, www.mainefuneral.com.