Obituary of Richard Leon Moore

BELFAST, MAINE RICHARD LEON MOORE SR., 69 of Belfast, previously of Milford, CT, died November 3, 2009 at his residence. He was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont October 2, 1940, son of George and Wilma (Ranney) Moore. He worked for the Department of Transportation in Connecticut as a machine operator, retiring to Maine with his wife. He enjoyed sailing, gardening, woodworking and whittling. He was a very active member of his congregation and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was predeceased by his father and a sister Nancy LeMere. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Nancy Moore; his children, Richard L. Moore Jr., Debra E. Porter, Lori L. Wilcox, Kimberley A. Moody; his mother and step-father, Wilma Stott and husband Dick; brother, Alan Moore and wife Marilyn; brother-in-law Art LeMere; sister-in-law Beverly Barnes and husband Ernest;13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews as well as the congregation at Kingdom Hall. Memorial services will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, November 7th at Kingdom Hall, 353 Belmont Avenue, Belfast. A reception will follow at Searsmont Community Center on Route 131. Memorial services will also be held in Connecticut at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast. On-line condolences may be placed at www.crabielripostafuneralhome.com.