Richard Harding Bragg
May 25, 1947 ~ September 27, 2022
Resided in:
Sanford, ME
Richard H. Bragg, Jr., 75, of Sanford, died at his home on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, with his family by his side.
Richard was born on May 25, 1947, to Richard and Norma (Gordon) Bragg in Acton where he grew up and attended local schools, graduating from Sanford High School in 1965. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he attained the rank of Sergeant and proudly served in Vietnam. After completing his tour in the military, he returned home and went to school in Massachusetts to learn television and VCR repair. In 1968 he married Helen Therrien and together they raised two children and shared 54 years of marriage.
Richard was employed for several years at Central Furniture in Sanford before taking a position at United X-Ray/Philips Medical Systems where he stayed for over 30 years until his retirement. He was a talented banjo player and often played music with his friends in different places. He had been a member of the Knights of Columbus and a communicant of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish. Richard enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, riding his motorcycle and spending time outdoors. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Richard was predeceased by his parents and by a sister, Patricia Bragg.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Bragg of Sanford; two children, Jennifer Levesque and her husband Paul of Nashua, New Hampshire and Timothy Bragg and his girlfriend Crystal Towne of Sanford; his former daughter-in-law, Tammy Bragg of Steubenville, Ohio; five grandchildren, Felicia and Angelica Levesque and Justen, Kyla and Shayna Bragg; two great-grandchildren, Arya and Abel; three siblings, Tom Bragg and his significant other, Carol Lovejoy, Karen Bragg Neville Stevens and her significant other Dennis McClatchy and Stephen Bragg and his wife Irene and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 11th at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, located at 580 Main Street in Springvale. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, October 12thth at the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery located on Stanley Road in Springvale.
Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.
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Helen, Jen, Tim, Karen, Tom, Steve and the entire family;
My deepest condolences. Another piece of my heart is missing and can only be filled when we meet up again, Rick. My treasured memories will forever make me smile and I thank you for those. Your infectious smile, your warm heart, your eagerness to always want to help others, your banjo, your motorcycle partner~Bones, your beautiful Turkey hat, the fun we had at camp jumping off the dock when I was a little girl, the warmth you and Helen always provided to me as if I were the only one in the room….and so many more…Although, one of the best is YOU teasing my Dad by calling him “Uncle Tony”, didn’t he hate that….deep down you know he didn’t though. 🙂 I love you and miss you already. Until we meet up again, God speed! XO
Helen and family ,so sorry for your loss, of Rick .he was a great guy. Our thought and prayer to all of you .
Ann & Vic
Rick was a great co-worker and friend. He had a wonderful attitude and was very supportive of his customers and fellow service engineers. He made a lasting impression on all of us at Philips. Rick will be in our hearts and memories
My prayers and condolences are with Helen and the family right now . I am sure he was greeted in heaven by many . My fondest memory was at cousin Billy and Robbie’s wedding I had just started dating his cousin Jimmy he said I will see you at the next wedding I am for sure . The next wedding yes I was there for Jimmy’s sister Donna and he then again said I will see you at the next wedding . Then there was cousin Ann Marie and Jim’s wedding and again he said I will see you at the next wedding . Jimmy and I were married in 1991 and as he danced with me at our wedding he said see I told you this was going to happen I knew the first time Jimmy introduced you to the family . Rick and Helen are very special to me . Eternal love Rick . God Bless and I hope you met up with Jimmy in Heaven
Love to all ,
Debbie Deene
One of my earliest memories of Uncle Rick is of him playing his banjo by the fire place.
Rest easy, Uncle Rick.
Denise
High school classmates and seeing him & Helen around town and at reunions. He always had a smile on his face.
Dear Helen & Family
Please accept my condolences on the death of Rick. I hope that your fond memories of him will help you through this difficult period of time.
Sincerely,
Don LaFlamme
Through our Harley Owners Group
His love of riding his Harley
He was a very nice Loving Friend
He loved to win at cribbage
Sorry for your loss, glad I got to see him at the wedding. Will be thinking of you and the family. He was always fun to be around. My prayers and thoughts are with you. ♥️
Dear Helen and family, and Karen,
We’re so sorry for your loss of Rick. May God give you strength and grace through this difficult time.
Bill and Irene Single
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many wonderful memories of Rick.
So very sorry for your loss, Helen
Thinking of you.
Janice
Helen & Family, Our deepest sympathies in the passing of Rick. May the happy times keep you strong and May God Rest his soul. Godspeed, Rick.
Jean & Cathy
Helen, Ann & I are sorry to hear of Rick’s passing, thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. Jim Lapierre
Helen and the entire Bragg Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Rick at Philips for many years. He was a true gentleman, Friend and Coach. He was 100% focused on his Family and taking care of his Customers in Healthcare. I am very thankful for the opportunity to meet, work with, and laugh with Rick! John Ferraro
Aunt Helen, Jen and Timmy. I am so sorry for your loss. I have many great memories of Uncle Ricky at the annual 4th of July celebration and other family gatherings when we were kids. I still remember him playing the banjo and always checking in with me when I saw him at Maine Med X-ray Dept all so many years ago. May your happy memories carry you through this trying time. Prayers to the whole family. Love Kim HuardWalker
Rick was a wonderful person, excellent field service engineer and was considered part of the Mercy Hospital Imaging family for his support of the staff during good times and sad times.
His family was his everything. He just had to say Helen’s name and you knew how strong their bond was.
Sending our thoughts and prayers to you and your family as grieve for the loss of a husband ,father and grandfather.
The Gnade Family
We camped togerher fr many years.
So sorry Helen he was a gentleman
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Rick! He was a very caring man who was always focused on family. He will be missed!
Helen and family, We are so sorry to hear of Rick passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. With Love, Ricky and Rachel (Collette) Burbank
Helen & family, so sorry for your hearts, may MANY good memories fill your hearts as you all adjust to your new lives knowing Rick rests in peace, sending love & prayers,
Rebecca & Ron
Rick was a very close cousin and spent many years staying with our family as he and my brother Bobby were not only cousins but best friends. Our love goes out to his wife Helen and family. We love you Rick. RIP till we meet again.🌺💕⭐️
Going to miss our chats and jokes we shared Rest easy
I’m so sorry that Rick is gone. He held is high even in hard times. Rest In Peace Rick.
💕 Your cousin Sue
My Dear Cousin,
I will always have many wonderful memories that we shared together in our childhood and adult life. The heavens have just gained a special Angel. When I hear thunder, I will look to the Heavens and know you are leading the band playing your banjo..