Richard Ray Holt Sr.

WINSLOW – Richard Ray Holt Sr., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024 at his home after having had several health issues of which he never complained. Richard was born to the late Scott Obadiah and F. Genevieve Holt at Sisters Hospital, Waterville.

Dick graduated from Waterville High School in 1963 where he was class treasurer and manager of the basketball and football teams. He then went on to join the Army where he learned the trade of optician and was honorably discharged in 1966. His next move was to Keyes Fibre Company where he was lead man in the instrument shop for many years before moving to Scott Paper/Kimberly Clark where he was highly regarded as an Electrician and Instrumentation Technician.

He married his high school sweetheart, Roberta Clukey in 1964 who then joined him in Aurora, Colorado, where they remained until his discharge. They welcomed their first son, Richard Jr. while stationed there. They moved back to Waterville with family and welcomed their second son Randal Jay.

Through the years, he was an avid fan of the Celtics, Red Sox, Patriots, and UCONN girls basketball. He also loved playing cribbage, especially with his sister, Mary Lee, every St. Patrick’s Day at the Holiday Inn when the celebration of the annual holiday resulted in the Holt family and friends taking over much of the Inn!

From his younger years, “Dicka-Dude” was an avid and astute poker player. His love of the game was phenomenal. Ask any of his poker-playing friends, Steve and Sonny King, Dick Dyer, Lester Plourde and Peter Downing and they will attest that he always won big even though he would say “I just broke even”. In addition, he was an avid bowler for many years in the Keyes League.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Terry J., Scott O., John T., and his daughter-in-law Sandra Holt.

He is survived by his sons, Richard Ray Jr. and Randal Jay (fiancee Pamela Locke), best friend Bobbie Holt, brothers, Dana Michael (Linda), Daniel Patrick (Kim), and sister Mary Lee (Gary) Jones and many nieces and nephews. He was most proud of his grandchildren, Ryan and Danielle, whom he could entertain tirelessly with his grand stories of past experiences of his lifetime. Always entertaining, the more they laughed and were intrigued, the better the stories got! Dick also had a close relationship with neighbor Seth Theriault, whom he called “grandson #2”.
Visiting hours will take place on December 21, at Veilleux – Redington- Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm Street Waterville, Maine from 12-1 p.m., with a service beginning at 1 p.m. A reception will follow at The Pointe Afta on the China Road Winslow from 2-5 p.m.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Veilleux Redington Lawry Brothers Funeral home 8 Elm Street, Waterville Maine.

Family will hold a graveside service in the Spring.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.