OAKLAND – Richard Nicholas Jurdak, 85, passed away July 6, 2022, at his home in Oakland surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 11, 1936, in Waterville, the son of Edward and Anastasia (Belanger) Jurdak.

He attended school in Waterville. On Feb. 18, 1956, he married Marian Burwood in Waterville. Over the years, he was employed by Leo’s Auto Sales in Waterville, Emile Poulin and Pullen Ford. He was a member of the appeals board for the town of Oakland and really enjoyed going to the meetings and stating his opinions.

Richard loved to go hunting and fishing with his family as well as talking with his CB friends, his handle was “Tricky Dick”. He enjoyed mowing his lawn and going for rides with his daughter.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marian L. (Burwood) Jurdak of Oakland; daughters, Joanne and Angela Jurdak of Oakland; son, Edward Jurdak; sister, Sandra Marcoux; grandchildren, Nicholas Jurdak and wife Lynn, Zackary and Justin Jurdak, Nicole Clark of Waterville, Jessica Maillet and Jennifer Carpenter; great grandchildren, Hailey, Ethan and Evan Sargent, Alister, Zeb, Jonathan and Peyton Higgins, Autumn Clark and Kastin Jurdak; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Anastasia Jurdak; son, Michael Jurdak; sisters, June Plisga, Jeannette Ross, Elizabeth Lancaster and Marie Paradis; brothers, Robert, Edward and Donald Jurdak.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 11 a.m., at the Oakland Fire Department.

Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan Maine, 04976.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Richard’s memory to the Oakland Fire Department c/o Oakland Town Office, PO Box 187,

Oakland ME 04963.

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