Richard Thomas Neuts, Sr.

Richard T. Neuts, Sr., 86, of Standish passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter in South Portland. Richard was born in Portland on June 25, 1929, the son of Gustave and Helen (Sylvester) Neuts. As a young boy he worked in the family bakery (Neuts Bakery) in South Portland. He graduated from South Portland High School in 1947. Richard enlisted in the United States Army in 1948, stationed in Korea, and was honorably discharged in 1952. He then went to work for Calderwood and Cushmans Bakeries for many years then later worked for the South Portland School Department until his retirement in 1991. During his work for the School Department he could always be found at the ticket booth of the Football and Basketball games. After his retirement from the School Department he went to work at the South Portland Municipal Golf Course and continued there until the age of 82. He had a love for golf, cribbage and horseshoes. Richard married Lorraine Brewster on November 7, 1953 and, together, they raised 7children. He then married Sarah Faunce on October 7, 1989 and they made their home in Standish. Besides his parents, Richard was pre-deceased by a step-son, Daniel Lawrence, in 1973. He is survived by his wife Sarah; his sons David and his wife Brenda of Yarmouth; Richard, Jr. and his wife Louise of Freeport; Lawrence and his wife Lisa of Otisfield; his daughters Mary Neuts-Richards and her husband Jay of South Portland; Barbara Morton and her husband Roderick of New Gloucester; a step daughter Leslie Libby of South Portland; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a sister Marion Clark of Cumberland; brothers Frank of Beaver Cove; Edward of England and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Hospice of Southern Maine, especially Susan and Erica, who made the last few weeks of his life peaceful. Visiting Hourswill be heldon Thursday, October 8, 2015 from 4-6PMat Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway,South Portland. Richards Memorial Servicewill be held at the funeral home on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 11AM.Burial with Military Honors will follow atCalvary Cemetery, South Portland. To view Richards memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ctcrawford.com. In lieu of flowers donations made be made to the South Portland Athletics Department, 637 Highland Avenue, South Portland, ME 04106