AUBURN — Lawrence T. Ridlon of New Auburn went to be with his wife on her birthday, Aug. 3, after a battle with liver disease.

He was born in North Monmouth, June 14, 1930, to James and Vivian Ridlon. Larry joined the Navy on June 28, 1948. He loved being in the Navy and serving his country.

During his 20 years in the Navy, he received many medals and awards.

After retiring from the Navy, he worked for 25 years at Central Maine Medical Center as a boiler technician.

He is survived by his daughter, Joyce Duchette and her husband, Conrad Duchette, of Turner; a granddaughter, Lucille Hanson and her husband, Brian Hanson, of Pittston; as well as great-grandchildren, Michael Sawyer of Turner, Kailey Payne and Trayce Hanson of Pittston. At his request, there will be no service.