BUXTON – Richard Keith Deering Sr., 86, of Buxton passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the Seaside Nursing home in Portland. 

He was born in Buxton on Dec. 4, 1933, the son of Carl and Marguerite Fogg Deering. Richard graduated from Buxton High School. After high school, he served in the United States Marine Corp. After his service to his country, he worked for many years at Maine Cement, Durastone and U-haul, retiring in 2018. 

Survivors include a son, Richard Keith Deering Jr. and wife Deborah of Hollis; five daughters, Deborah Silva and husband Jim of Buxton, Catherine Deering Pinkham and husband Paul of Bridgton, Cynthia Deering Murphy and companion Steve Place of Oxford, Lynne Blake and husband Harry of Buxton, and Rufena Weeman of Gorham; a brother, Lindley Deering and wife Deborah of Raymond; a sister, Rita Ames of Standish; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

Friends and family may call 468-1142 for an appointment for visitation Friday, April 9, 2020 at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 13 Portland Road, Buxton. 

A private family funeral service will be held Saturday at the funeral home. Rev. Ron Sargent will officiate. Spring interment will be held on the family lot at South Buxton Cemetery (Tory Hill) with United States Marine Corp Honors. 

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: The Maine Veterans Home Activity Fund, 290 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04073.