Richard F. Denis

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. / WATERVILLE – Richard F. Denis, “Dick” “Denny”, 87, passed away from a brief illness on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Westbrooke Manor, in Zephyrhills, Fla. He was born Sept. 26, 1933, in Waterville, the son of Arthur and Emma Denis.

Richard married his soul mate of 66 years, Pauline Denis (York), on July 30, 1955. He spent his career employed by LaVerdiere’s Super Drug Stores, working as a district manager and traveling the State of Maine for many years. He eventually held the position of a vice president, ending his career in the corporate office in Fairfield and retiring in 1999.

After retirement, Dick and Pauline moved to Zephyrhills, Fla., where they enjoyed their passion of playing golf year-round. He was a former member of the Waterville Country Club for many years and continued playing with his wife and friends in Florida right up until the time of his passing. Richard was also an avid downhill skier and when his children were young, spent weekends and vacations during the winters with his family at their camp in Rangeley, skiing Saddleback Mountain.

Richard’s love for his family was above all else. He is survived by his wife, Pauline; a son Paul and his wife Kim (Veilleux) of Fairfield, a daughter, Sherri and her partner Joelene (Snelling) of Hampden; a grandson, Brock and his wife Rileigh, of Raeford, N.C.; and one great-grandson, Noah.

Services will be at a later date.