Richard Charles Salmonson obituary

Richard Charles Salmonson
1944-2018

VASSALBORO — Richard Charles Salmonson, 73, passed away March 3, 2018, at his home in Vassalboro surrounded by his family.
He was born June 12, 1944, in Olean, N.Y., the son of Carl Arnold and Rita Lucille (Gerringer) Salmonson.

He graduated from Allegany-Limestone High School in 1962. On June 15, 1978, he married Patricia Foshay in Fairfield. He was a veteran who proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, until his honorable discharge. He was employed by the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office, Allegany Public Schools and volunteered at the Waterville Fire Department. Richard was a member of the Center Vassalboro Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, woodworking and spending time with family. Richard is survived by his wife of 39 years, Patricia (Foshay) Salmonsonof Vassalboro; three daughters, Karen Gordon of Virginia, Christina McGahey and husband Randy of Lyman, Dianna Lee Garnett of Woolwich; three stepdaughters, Ruth Blaschke and husband Rick of Clinton, Lisa Colfer and husband Todd of Chelsea, Kim Wood and husband Kevin of Oakland; two stepsons, Phillip Nadeau of Waterville and William Rancourt of Winslow; one brother, Robert Salmonson and wife Barb of Allegany, N.Y.; his mother-in-law, Anita Cole and husband Richard of Oakland; 18
grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild He was predeceased by his parents, Carl and Rita Salmonson; sister, Elsie Schultz; granddaughter, Britney LaBrie. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Center Vassalboro Baptist Church, 1 Crowell Hill Road, with with Frank Byron officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard’s memory to the Center Vassalboro Baptist Church, 365 Lyons Road, Sidney, ME 04330. Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan..