Richard Patrick Sack Jr.
WATERVILLE – Richard Patrick Sack Jr., 92, passed away on Jan. 17, 2025. He was born in Guildford on March 17, 1932, a son of Richard Sr. and Helen (Paul) Sack.
Richard will always be remembered for his quick wit, hard worker and love of playing cards in his retirement years. He loved his family dearly.
Over his working years he did shipping and receiving and later in life worked at a local hardware store. Richard was a very proud member of the Schubenacadie Band of Indians in Canada and a member of Sacred Heart Church in Waterville. Richard previously lived in Charlestown, Mass. and moved back to Waterville near retirement and spent the rest of his years there.
He was predeceased by his wife, Marie Shirley (King) Sack; his son, Richard P. Sack III; five brothers and four sisters; a granddaughter, Angelica Ruest; and a great-grandson, Zachary Allan.
Richard is survived by his children, Debbie Blanchard of Clinton, Leiza Ruest of Waterville, and Roseanne of Connecticut, daughter-in-law, Rose Sack; grandchildren, Danielle Sack, Nick Ruest, Hailey Ruest, Stephen Sack, Joshua Blanchard, Corey Blanchard, Derrick and Victoria Sack; along with several great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on May 3, at 9 a.m. at Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours Church, 116 Silver St., Waterville. Interment of Richard will be held immediately following the ceremony at the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove St., Waterville, ME 04901.
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