Mr. Richard E. Johnson

RICHARD E. JOHNSON Maine Resident, formerly of N. Chelmsford BIDDEFORD, MAINE—Richard E. Johnson, 71, a 30 plus year resident of Maine, passed away unexpectedly at his home, due to declining health. He was predeceased by his closest Harley Buddy Steven “Moonman” Mooney. Richard, aka Dick, Rick, or Redley, was born in Lowell in 1950, the only son of Eric H. and Louise M. (Rouine) Johnson. Richard grew up in Chelmsford and was educated there, graduating from Chelmsford High School with the class of 1967. After enjoying the 60’s life for a year, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. After getting honorably discharged, he began what would become his lifetime career in the Industrial Coatings and Chemical Industry, working for three large corporations in Mass. He receive an Associate’s Degree in Business Management while working. Richard loved Maine having spent summers there since about age 10. In 1993 he moved to Biddeford and continued his career with three smaller privately owned companies before his retirement. Among Richard’s many interests, he enjoyed gardening, deep sea fishing, golf, and was an avid and expert skier, having skied most New England Ski Areas, including Tuckerman’s Ravine. He also skied many areas in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Lake Tahoe in California. Most of all he enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, and did trips to Sturgis, SD, Myrtle Beach, SC and Daytona, FL. He was also a strong supporter for the humane treatment of animals and he loved his Siamese Cats Hadji, Keely, and Gumby very much. He was also a huge Red Sox, Bruins and Patriots fan. Most who really got to know Richard knew him as a very honest, kind, and thoughtful person, with a great but sometimes weird sense of humor. He will be missed by many. Richard is survived by his sister Marilyn St. Armand of Ayer, MA; his niece and God Daughter Cheryle Lombardo of Hudson, NH; two nephews, Ronald St. Armand of Rye, NH and David St. Armand of Stratham, NH; his great nieces and nephews Justine and Jerron St. Armand, Ryan and Tyler Murray, Cedric, Cowan, and Caiden St. Armand, and one great-great nephew, Jaymes Murray; three additional God Children, Sage, Zack, and Jimmy. In addition he leaves behind his lifelong best friend Bruce Wright and his wife Cathie in So, Carolina (formerly Chelmsford) John Kuc in NH, Deb Walter of So. Portland, ME and Rachel Abreu of Saco, ME. Richard was the nephew and God Son of the late Dorothy Kay of Lowell, who he was very close to. FUNERAL NOTICE Family and friends are invited to Richard’s Funeral Prayers on THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2021 at 10 AM Graveside (Sec. E) at ST. PATRICK’S CEMETERY, 1251 Gorham St. Lowell. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com

Mr. Richard E. Johnson

January 8, 1950 - July 4, 2021