Richard A. Knight
LIVERMORE FALLS – Richard A. Knight, 62, a resident of Livermore Falls, died Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, following a sudden illness. He was born Feb. 26, 1962, in Farmington, the son of Linwood and Elaine (Mann) Knight. He was a 1980 graduate of Livermore Falls High School.
On Oct. 7, 1989, in Livermore Falls, he married his wife Jacqueline “Jackie” I. Fuller of Augusta. He worked for Brinks Inc. as a driver and retired as branch manager after 38 years of service. He most recently worked for RSU 73 as a van driver, which he enjoyed.
Dick was a sports enthusiast, his favorite teams were the Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins and Celtics. He loved playing softball and played on multiple leagues. He coached AYS, basketball, baseball, and soccer. He enjoyed playing Fantasy Football with his sons, loved his grandchildren and cats, drives with his wife, going to Wells Beach, but his greatest love was spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife Jackie Knight of Livermore Falls; sons, Corey Knight of Livermore Falls, and Craig Knight of Augusta, stepdaughter, Michelle Colfer of Jay; grandchildren, Alyssa Hustus, Cadance Bowman, and Jeriah Spiotta; sisters, Deborah Coughlin of Richmond, Donna Bibeau (Larry) of Livermore, Dianne Hirsh (partner Jeff Palmer) of Dixfield, half-brother, L. Gary Knight (Lynn), of Livermore Falls, half-sisters, Gail Knight of Washington State, and Barbara Barbour (David) of Maitland, Fla., half sister-in-law, Danielle Knight of Otisfield; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, brother Robert Knight, sister-in-law, Kaoru Knight, brother-in-law, Patrick Coughlin, and half-brother, Gregory Knight.
Messages of condolence may be sent to: http://www.finleyfuneralhome.com
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m., Saturday, March 1, at FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine. Visitation will be held from 1 – 3 p.m. prior to the funeral service.
If desired contributions may be made to:
American Heart
Association or:
American Stroke
Association
PO Box 840692
Dallas, TX 75284-0692 or:
Joubert Syndrome Foundation
PO Box #84
Spokane, WA 99210
We invite you to add your comments. We encourage a thoughtful exchange of ideas and information on this website. By joining the conversation, you are agreeing to our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is found on our FAQs. You can modify your screen name here.
Comments are managed by our staff during regular business hours Monday through Friday as well as limited hours on Saturday and Sunday. Comments held for moderation outside of those hours may take longer to approve.
Join the Conversation
Please sign into your Sun Journal account to participate in conversations below. If you do not have an account, you can register or subscribe. Questions? Please see our FAQs.