1927 – 2016

MECHANIC FALLS — Richard Earl Clukey, 89, of Mechanic Falls died Saturday, Dec. 24, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born July 29, 1927 in Chester, the son of Arthur William Clukey and Lottie Beathem Clukey. From 1947 to 1950, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. In 1950, he married Bertha (Betty) Cote of Lewiston.

Richard worked for 19 years at Lown Shoes and 32 years for Auburn Motor Sales and Rowe Ford.

His hobbies were repairing tractors, riding his motorcycle, and playing the guitar and banjo.

He is survived by his wife; daughters, Susan C. Grondin of Lewiston and Janet C. Nelson of Auburn; grandson, Scott M. Grondin of Eliot. He is also survived by his in-laws, Armand Cote and wife, Madeleine, of Lisbon Falls, Connie Crump and husband, Marvin, of North Monmouth, Evelyn Deblois and husband, Edgar, of Greene, Normand Bosse of Litchfield, Francis Cote and wife, Laurie, of Minot; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Friends and family are invited to share their memories and offer their condolences by visiting Richard’s online guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com.