WATERVILLE – C. Richard “Dick” LaCasce, 94, died peacefully after a period of declining health on May 3, 2023, at his home in Waterville.

Born Nov. 28, 1928, in Portland, Dick grew up in Fryeburg. An Eagle Scout, avid skier, and high school athlete, he graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and then returned to his home state to earn his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Maine in 1973.

After 28 years of service, Dick retired in 1990 from the State of Maine Bureau of Public Improvements, where he served as Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. He enjoyed an active lifelong membership at the YMCA as well as hunting and camping. Later in life he discovered his love for music.

He is survived by his daughter, Reva Merrill and husband, Dean, of Anson, son, Tom LaCasce and wife, Cindy of Claremont, N.H.; grandchildren Robin, Elizabeth, Rachel, Catherine, and Ryan; great-grandchildren Lacey, Adelinn, Kenley, Jasmine, Holly, Henry, Kilee, Johannah, Emmylou, James, and Josephine; sister-in-law Jeanne; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dick was predeceased by his wife, Nancy (Hill) after 66 years of marriage; parents, Raymond and Helen (French) LaCasce; and brother, James.

In following Richard’s wishes, all services are at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are in the care of Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren St., Fryeburg. To make an online condolence please visit http://www.woodfuneralhome.org

Those wishing to make donations in his memory may do so to the

Fryeburg Academy

Alumni Fund,

745 Main St.

Fryeburg, ME, 04037; or

Kennebec Valley YMCA,

31 Union St.,

Augusta, ME 04330

Copy the Story Link