1933 – 2014

AUBURN — Richard Ernest “Dick” St. Amand, 81, of Lewiston passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 24, at The Hospice House.

He was born in Waterville, son of the late Antonio and Carmen Michaud St. Amand. He graduated from Lewiston High School.

He served his country in the U.S. Navy on the USS Wasp during the Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1954. He was proud of his service to his country and his French heritage.

Dick married Patricia Parlin on July 10, 1954, at Sacred Heart Church in Waterville. She passed away in 1998.

He was employed as a meat cutter for Wilson Meats, then for the government as an inspector and by Fred’s Vending.

Dick was an avid follower of the Winslow Black Raiders and a huge sports enthusiast.

His companion of 13 years, Rena Blanchette, was very much a part of his life. They would enjoy playing cards with their friends, walking together hand-in-hand and meeting their coffee group friends.

He is survived by a daughter, Lorna Verville and husband, Ron; two sons, Mike St. Amand and Jeff St. Amand and wife, Elizabeth; his companion, Rena Blanchette; nine grandchildren, Erik and Evan Verville, Dusti, Danielle and Randi Lynn St. Amand, Desiree Stricklang, Charlene Simental and step-grandchildren, Alex and Angela Gregoire, seven great-grandchildren, Mya, Skylar, Trevor, Alexis, Rylee, Ryese and Nico; and his cat, Bingo, which he loved and enjoyed.

He was predeceased by his wife; mom; dad; and sister, Velma “Lollie” King.

You are invited to share your condolences with the St. Amand family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.