LEWISTON – Ronald L. Bishop, 56, of Lewiston and Waterville, died Thursday, Aug. 14, at St. Mary’s hospital from complications following a brain injury.

He was born Nov. 21, 1951, in Norway, the oldest child of Harriet and Ronald Bishop, both deceased.

Ron graduated with honors from Hebron Academy, Dartmouth College, and the University of Maine School of Law. His occupations ranged from factory work and highway construction to leading his own private law practice and providing legal counsel for injured workers as an employee of the state of Maine. He always considered himself a defender of working-class and lower-income Americans.

Ron’s chief hobby was racing his No. 99 late-model stockcar at tracks throughout the state. He also enjoyed running, cross-country skiing, camping, reading, and spending time with his family and his beloved dog, Chienne.

Ron is survived by his sons, Sean and Seth Bishop, and their mother, Judy Coombs; his sister, Roxanne, her husband, Kevin Leino, and their children, Brett and Kaylee Leino; his sister, Lois, and her husband, Roger Farrar; his brother, Carl, and Carl’s wife, Barbara Bishop; his nephew, Jason, and Jason’s wife and daughter, Holli and Ashley Bishop; his uncle, Brian Sullivan, and his aunts, Ellie Quigley, Beverly Russell, Linda Sullivan, and Julie Sullivan; as well as many other friends and relatives.

The family would like to extend its thanks to the friends, neighbors, and service providers who gave Ron material and spiritual support during the past year.