Richard R. Fedion

richard fedion
Scarborough- Richard R. Fedion, 86, passed away peacefully at home following a brief illness, with Southern Maine Hospice and his family caring for him. Richard was born in Hooksett, NH on September 28, 1933 the son of the late Lucienne Cantara. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany for three years during the Cold War. At the age of 50, Richard started running. He participated and competed in hundreds of races, ultra races, mountain races, and trail races. At the age of 70 he won the national award for the Mount Washington Road Race. Most of his marathons were honorable mention in his age group. After retiring to North Conway, he was instrumental in promoting a track at the high school. Richard was predeceased by a brother Tom and a granddaughter, Lisa Weitz. He is survived by his wife, Jo Anne (Lavigne) Fedion of Scarborough; two daughters, Theresa Fedion Weitz and husband Robert of Nashua, NH, and Lisa Fedion Demarco and companion Robert Keefe of Billerica, MA; son Richard Fedion and wife Robin of Concord, NH; and JoAnne's children, Carol Worcester of Walpole, NH, and Craig Worcester and wife Vicki of Scarborough, ME; a sister, Kay and husband Jerry Wallace of Loudon, NH; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. At the family's request all services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 1024 Broadway, South Portland, ME. To view Richard's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com Those who wish may make donations in Richard's memory to the New England 65+ Running Club, c/o Jan Holmquist, 32 Paulson Dr, Burlington, MA 01803, of which he was a Hall of Fame member.
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  1. I am so saddened to hear of Richard’s passing and my heart goes out to Joanne and family. I always hoped to see both Richard and Joanne at a Milers running event, just like old times. I’ll never forget, and Richard always reminded me, the couples race I did with Richard and he “got lost”! Great laughs and his grin are all around us.

    – Donna Cormier

  2. We shared 80 years of memories: the farm, the swimming hole, grandma’s donuts, grandpa’s mischief, and in later years trips to Montreal, Florida, a thousand games of Yahtzee and so much more. It would take a book. My heart is full for having him in my life. I admired him as a child. He overcame so much. I was so proud of him as an adult. He was my hero. Actually he was just “unbelievable”. I love you, Dickie.

    – Kay Wallace

  3. A good man who made a ver positive influence in my life growing up in our close neighborhood. His son Rick was my early childhood best friend.

    – Steve Meltzer

  4. You will be missed. Along with all your wonderful stories and running accomplishments. They are completely, “unbelievable “. Love Robin

    – Robin Fedion

  5. Sincere condolences to Richards family and friends. Special thoughts and prayers to JoAnne. I have many beautiful running and biking memories never to be forgotten. Deep Peace and Love.

    – Linda Eldridge


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