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In Memory of
Richard Ernest
DeMass Sr.
DeMass Sr.
1942 - 2016
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Obituary for Richard Ernest DeMass Sr.
WARREN - Richard Ernest DeMass, Sr., 73, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Sussman House in Rockport following a brief illness.
Born in Rockland, August 21, 1942, he was the son of Ernest and Lucille Harper DeMass. Educated locally he was a 1960 graduate of Rockland High School.
A member of the Armed Forces, Richard served for 20 years before being honorably discharged in 1983.
He began his career as a driver for R & H Taxi Service. He also drove for Coastal Trans for many years. In later years Richard worked for Creek Hill Gas Station before retiring to enjoy the best of life.
He was an avid deer hunter and gun collector. He also loved road trips and driving. He married his second wife, Helen Katterheinrich on October 27, 2007.
Richard was predeceased by his father Ernest DeMass; his mother and step-father, Lucille DeMass Brann and Alton Brann; a sister Marie; and a grandson Dillon DeMass. He is survived by his wife Helen; three sisters, Carolyn, Janice, Diane and their spouses; a brother Ronald and his spouse; a sister-in-law and her family, a brother-in-law and his spouse; his six children, Brenda, Richard, Lynne, Nadine, Christopher, and Patricia and their spouses; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
At Richard’s request no services will be held. His family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and aides at the Sussman House for the wonderful care they gave their dad during his short stay; as well as for the kindness shown to the entire family. It was very much appreciated.
Caring Cremation provided by Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.
Born in Rockland, August 21, 1942, he was the son of Ernest and Lucille Harper DeMass. Educated locally he was a 1960 graduate of Rockland High School.
A member of the Armed Forces, Richard served for 20 years before being honorably discharged in 1983.
He began his career as a driver for R & H Taxi Service. He also drove for Coastal Trans for many years. In later years Richard worked for Creek Hill Gas Station before retiring to enjoy the best of life.
He was an avid deer hunter and gun collector. He also loved road trips and driving. He married his second wife, Helen Katterheinrich on October 27, 2007.
Richard was predeceased by his father Ernest DeMass; his mother and step-father, Lucille DeMass Brann and Alton Brann; a sister Marie; and a grandson Dillon DeMass. He is survived by his wife Helen; three sisters, Carolyn, Janice, Diane and their spouses; a brother Ronald and his spouse; a sister-in-law and her family, a brother-in-law and his spouse; his six children, Brenda, Richard, Lynne, Nadine, Christopher, and Patricia and their spouses; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
At Richard’s request no services will be held. His family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and aides at the Sussman House for the wonderful care they gave their dad during his short stay; as well as for the kindness shown to the entire family. It was very much appreciated.
Caring Cremation provided by Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland.
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Rockland ME04841
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