In Memory

Richard Samuel Cochran - Class Of 1966

Richard Samuel Cochran

In our recent research for classmates the wife of Richard (class of 1966) contacted Penny Routten Sheffler to tell us that Richard died on May 7, 2016.  The last known address we had for Richard was in East Waterboro, Maine.  There is no additional information.



 
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06/05/18 07:21 AM #1    

Penny Routten (Sheffler) (1966)

In addtion to his wife, Ellen, Rick is survived by three children and six grandchildren.  He was buried in Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery.  


06/05/18 10:29 AM #2    

Thomas Eugene Saunders (1966)

Richard S. Cochran, Sr., 68, died at his home in Waterboro on Saturday, May 7, 2015.

He was born in Leaksville, North Carolina on April 11, 1948, the son of Richard B. and Eleanor (Meadows) Cochran.

Rick joined the Marines at the age of 18 during the Vietnam War; he wanted to be among The Few. The Proud. He was deployed to Vietnam from 1968 – 1969. Rick was proud to serve his country as a Marine and shared that brotherhood with many until the day he died. When he returned from the war, he worked many odd jobs before finding his place at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He was part of the team that helped repair naval submarines and ships. Rick found another brotherhood with his fellow riggers at the shipyard and enjoyed the opportunities to work around the country. Even when he was working out of state, he would often drive for hours to be home to see his children’s sporting events; only to drive back that night to be on the job in the morning. Toward the twilight of his career, Rick made San Diego, California his home and once again was a welcomed member of the riggers who worked on the waterfront in sunny California.

When Rick retired, he returned to Maine so he could be closer to his grandchildren. Rick was a good man with a giant heart. He loved his family and friends and he loved being a Marine; and serving his country. Rick will be missed by his many friends and family.

Survivors include his three children, Robert, Richard and Sarahanne; his five grandchildren, Andrew, Turner, Sierra, Ryker, and Xander; and his brother, Michael.

Family and friends are invited to call on Monday, May 23rd from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 Oak St., in Alfred.

A Graveside Service with military honors will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery, 83 Stanley Road, in Springvale.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094 or to the Autism Society of Maine, 72 Main St., Winthrop, ME 04364.

The Autumn Green Funeral Home is respectfully handling arrangements.


06/05/18 02:39 PM #3    

Judy Ann Biddle (Peters) (1966)

Thank you so much for this ionformation,peace and blessings out to his family!


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