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Richard A. Cooley
1933 – 2017
AUGUSTA — Richard Alger Cooley, 84, of Cornville, passed away Sept. 30, 2017, at the hospice center at Maine Veteran’s Hospital, where he and his family had the best care possible.
He was born July 4, 1933, in Skowhegan, the son of Lester H. and Katherine (Kelley) Cooley.
He was the oldest of 10 children and a very good brother to all of his siblings. He lived in California for several years, then moved back to Maine and joined the Athens American Legion, where he called numbers for bingo for quite a few years. He also went to Skowhegan every week to give four or five women a ride to bingo and then take them home after.
Richard enjoyed playing bingo, cards and dominos with his brother and sisters and the big meals they cooked. He also enjoyed the casinos. He was a veteran who proudly served his country in the US Army for two years, stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C.
He is survived by two brothers, Barry and wife Ann of York, Clayton and wife Sharon of Canaan; four sisters, Linda Armstrong of Skowhegan, Sharon Laney and Buddy Stevens of Skowhegan, Shirley Emery and husband Erwin of Madison, Charlene Vadestine of Fairfield; a special sister-in-law, Mary Ann Cooley; and the love of his life, his dog Buffy, who loved him as much as he loved her. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Lowell and Ronald; sister, Sherry Lee; and infant daughter, Pamela Jean.
The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff at the Maine Veteran’s Hospice Center for the wonderful care given to Richard during his stay there.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in his memory to Voluntary Service Hospice, VA Maine Healthcare System, 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330.
Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.
