ALBION – Richard W. Gould, 79, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, surrounded by his loving family at a local hospital. Richard was born May 29, 1930, in Dixmont, the oldest of 13 children born to Raymond and Nellie (Benson) Gould. He was a bus driver at 17, served with the Army during the Korean War, plowed and sanded roads for the town of Albion, and spent time in construction, well drilling and land excavation as well. Richard was a self-employed woodsman. He hauled wood with his own trucks and continued to sell wood until shortly before his death. Richard was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He also enjoyed going out for coffee and visiting with family and friends, spending time with his grandchildren and talking on the citizens band radio. His siblings remember his many acts of kindness and support during their early years. He often helped by purchasing needed clothing, rides to various schools they attended or the money to continue their schooling. His generosity made many a Christmas more joyous. His help to his parents included transportation to any and every event, a new kitchen, a load of wood or getting apples or beans to market. His many acts of pure goodness were not always known to others. His visits and calls will be sorely missed. “Catch ya later” dear brother. He was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Bruce and Gerald Gould; and friends, Wesley Basford, and Ernest and Ruth Tyler. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jennie (Cole) Gould; their four children, Rachel Gould and her significant, other, Larry Croft, of Burnham, Todd Gould and his wife, Cheryl, of Burnham, Galen Gould and his wife, Cheryl, of Vassalboro and Denise Achorn and her husband, Jason, of Waterville; his grandchildren, Kyle Haley, Emily and Reuben Gould, Michael and Sean Achorn, Nicole Brown and Robert Hubbard; his great-grandchildren, Sage and Ryan Brown; his siblings, Roger Gould and his wife, Faye, of Winterport, Marion Elwell and her husband, Keith, of Vassalboro, Adria Hughes and her husband, James, of Monroe, Brice Gould of Dixmont, Gladys Staples and her husband, Robert, of Holden, Kenneth Gould and his wife, Alberta, of Etna, Selda Maxsimic and her husband, George, of Orrington, Charleen Hand and her husband, John, of Bangor, Keith Gould and his wife, Linda, of Hampden and Carla LaRoche and her husband, Anthony, of Orrington. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. The family thanks Pastor Albert Thibault, the intensive care unit staff of MaineGeneral Medical Center, Augusta, and our family and friends. Visiting hours will be held 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at Lawry Brothers Funeral Home-Winslow Chapel, 173 China Road, Winslow, where a funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5. Burial will occur in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard’s name to L.N. Clark Inspiration Network, P.O. Box 392, Fairfield, ME 04937. Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.lawrybrothers.com.
RICHARD W. GOULD
