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 PITTSFIELD - Richard H. MacGown, 77, died Thursday, May 3, 2012, in Pittsfield. He was born July 3, 1934, in South Paris, Maine, son of the late Lester and Doris (Marston) MacGown. He graduated from South Paris High School with the class of 1953 and proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1953 to 1957. After an honorable discharge, he proceeded with his education and received his bachelor's degree from Gorham State Teachers College and his master's degree from the University of Michigan. Dick was an educator. He taught at Maine Central Institute, Nokomis High School, Mount Abram High School and retired from teaching in 1988 from Brewer High School. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fly-fishing on the Kennebago. He was an inventor and excellent craftsman. He crafted exquisite airplanes, sailboats and kayaks. He was an accomplished flight instructor and had followed his parents' footsteps and became a HAM radio enthusiast. He was a longtime member of the Experimental Aircraft Association and a past president of Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine. Dick had fond memories of his summer trips to Alaska, fly-fishing for salmon and seeing all the beautiful sights. He spent much time with his family in Rangeley enjoying the log cabin that he built. He will always be remembered. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandra MacGown of Pittsfield; children, Martin MacGown and wife, Lynette, of Winslow, David MacGown and wife, Theresa, of Manhasset, N.Y., and Nancy Monteyro and husband, Dekk, of Hartland; grandchildren, Christopher, Michaela, Matthew, Mesha, Elizabeth, Timothy, JennaMae, Danielle, Cameron, Sean, Jennifer, Bryce, Braden and Abby; three great-grandchildren, Julien, Jason and Remington; and sister, Julianne MacGown of Pittsfield. He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Matthew MacGown; and a sister, Virginia Clark. The family will receive friends with fellowship and refreshments 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, at Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Ave., Pittsfield, with a time of remembrance 3:30 p.m. with the Rev. Ron Cunningham officiating. Military honors will be presented for his service to our country. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Dick's memory to Small Woodland Owners Association of Maine, 153 Hospital St., P.O. Box 836, Augusta, ME 04332-0836. Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield. To leave a message of kindness for the family, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.
Published in BDN Maine on May 7, 2012
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