1926 – 2015

AUBURN — Richard S. McFadden Sr., 89, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, at his home with his loving family by his side.

He was born on Aug. 2, 1926, a son of the late Charles and Katherine Graham McFadden. He attended schools in Auburn, graduating from Edward Little High School.

Richard married the love of his life Carolyn Hadakin on April 2, 1949.

He served six years of active duty during World War II and the Korean conflict and four years in the Naval reserve. He was discharged with the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class.

In 1946, he became a member of the Auburn Fire Department until his recall to active duty.

Upon his return from active duty, he began his career with Seltzer and Rydholm. He served as manager of the Portland plant living in Cumberland Center for 13 years and was then transferred to the Auburn plant after being promoted to vice president and general manager until his retirement in 1988.

Richard served three terms as president of the Maine Bottlers Carbonated Beverages, 15 years as a director of Mid Maine Mutual Savings Bank, life member of the New Auburn Legion Post 153, the Grandstand Club, the coffee club, a member of Tranquil Lodge No. 29 Auburn, the Lewiston Lodge of Perfection, Androscoggin County Shrine Club, Princess of Jerusalem Scottish Rite Consistory, and H.H. Dickey Chapter of Rose Croix and Kora Temple, a 30-year member of Fairlawn Country Club and a member of the United Methodist Church in Auburn where he taught Sunday School for a time and the Congregational Church in Cumberland Center.

Richard enjoyed playing golf and traveling with his wife and spending holidays with his late brother, Bill, when all of the family would gather together. He spent many wonderful hours fishing off Cundy’s Harbor with his late brother, Warren. Richard and his sister, Viola, spent much time on the phone “just checking in.”

He leaves behind his wife of 66 years; three sons, Thomas and his wife, Ann, Richard Jr. and his wife, Janice, and James; daughter, Carole Anne; four grandchildren, Scott, Thomas Jr., Toby and Debbi; seven great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dogs, Katie and Wilson.

Special thanks to Jamie and Chrissy from Beacon Hospice for their compassion during this difficult time.

You are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Richard’s life by visiting his guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.