Richard “Dick” W. Murray Jr., 73, of Bridgton, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.

Dick was born in Portland, Maine, on December 8, 1948, the son of Richard and Myrtle (Kennie) Murray Sr., of Gorham.

Dick leaves behind his wife, Karena Murray of Bridgton; sister Rowena Murray of Gorham; children, Bruce and Tricia Skinner of Tallahassee Fla., Richard and
Sara Murray of Fryeburg, Kirk and Ann Skinner of Lewiston, Michelle Murray of Blue Hill and Dawn Murray of Standish. Dick had a nephew, Christopher Murray, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Dick was a lobsterman, police officer in Gorham, Vinalhaven, at USM Gorham Campus, Norway, Androscoggin Country Sheriff’s Office, and conducted details for Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office at the old green bridge in Standish and was police officer at the Fryeburg Fair for over 30 years. He served on the Gorham Fire Department with his father, Richard Murray Sr. and was a carpenter later in life.

Dick was quite a prankster, like his father, and no one was safe from the jokes. He loved hunting and being in the woods and was known for packing the family up for a hike through the woods to cut down the best Christmas tree in the forest to bring home. Dick loved his wife, children, close friends and his dog Houdini. Dick will be greatly missed!

At this time, there are no services. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com