Richard A. Lane

PEAKS ISLAND - Richard A. Lane, 89, of Arundel, 91 New Island Ave., Peaks Island, died on December 4, 2012 at his home. He was born in Henniker, NH, on May 3, 1923, the son of George E., Jr. and Clara (Brown) Lane. Richard graduated from Concord Senior High School class of 1940. He served in the Air Force during World War II from 1943 through 1945 in England, France, Belgium and Germany. He was a graduate of the School of Modern Photography in New York City. Richard worked at Dunlap Photo Service, Concord, NH; The Lisbon Co., Lisbon, NH; Chichester Lumber Co., Chichester, NH, and retired from A.W. Hastings Co., Portland, as a bookkeeper after 22 years. He then became a self-employed contractor, sextant of the Pond Grove Cemetery on Peaks Island, and ran a grocery delivery service. Richard also operated a book and stamp business, dealing mainly in used and antique books. Mr. Lane was a lover of animals, gardening, books and stamps. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his wife Margaret Marie in 1972. He is survived by his sister Jacqueline G. Lane of Peaks Island. Visitation will be held 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday followed by a 10 am funeral service at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Burial will follow in Harmony Grove Cemetery, South St. and Sagamore Ave., Portsmouth, NH.In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals. Online condolences may be expressed below.