1930 – 2003

PORTLAND – Richard Oscar Campbell, 73, a resident of Northwood Road, Lewiston, died Saturday evening at Maine Medical Center following a sudden illness.

He was born in Portland Jan. 1, 1930, the son of Oscar H. and Florence Isaacs Campbell. He was educated in Portland grammar schools, graduated from Deering High School in 1948, and graduated from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in 1954.

On Aug. 24, 1950, he married the former Priscilla W. Webster in Portland.

During the 1950s, Mr. Campbell served in the United States Marines, 1st Marine Division Stationed at Camp Lejune, N.C.

He was a practicing pharmacist for 45 years, 27 of which he owned and operated Packard Pharmacy of Auburn. For the last five years he was employed as a pharmacist for Rite Aid of Lewiston. Mr. Campbell was a recipient of the Bowl of Hygeia awarded as an outstanding pharmacist for the State of Maine. He had also been a member of the Maine Commission of Pharmacists for 22 years and was appointed by four different governors.

He was a member of the United Baptist Church of Lewiston, Liberty Rebekah Lodge #94, Odd Fellows Lodge and Tranquil Lodge #29 A.F. & A.M. Auburn, Scottish Rite bodies and the Kora Shrine Temple.

He was an avid sports enthusiast, having been a volunteer coach for local church – Y leagues, and supported several area youth activities. He also enjoyed gardening.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years; three sons, Richard R. Campbell and his wife Susan of Cumberland, Bruce A. Campbell and his wife Betty of Portland, and Jeffery S. Campbell of Auburn; a foster son, Warren G. Galway and his wife Bonnie of Auburn; four grandchildren, Jennifer and Brian Campbell of Portland, and Shawn and Andrew Campbell of Portland.