Richard E. Stevens, Sr.

Wells - Richard E. Stevens Sr. of Tatnic Road in Wells, passed away on March 27, 2025. Born May 22, 1939 in Wells to John Stevens and Evelyn Stevens (Clark).

Richard was predeceased by his daughter, Susan Stevens, and by his 10 siblings: Majorie Knight (Stevens), Homer Stevens, Alden Stevens, Stewart Stevens, Harold Stevens, Wallace Stevens, Hazel Bologna (Stevens), Netty Stevens, Lois Welch (Stevens), and Hilma Stevens.

Richard grew up in the Tatnic area of Wells, and eventually built a home there. He worked for Lord and Brooks Plumbing and Heating in the 1960s where he received his Master Plumbers License and Master Oil Burners license. He operated his own business for a number of years, then hired by Carl Merrill to work at the Norseman resort in Ogunquit. He left the motel and worked for Moody Builders for a few years, returning to the Norseman where he stayed until “retiring” at the age of 83.

Richard always had the best of times with his coworkers. There seemed to be very few dull moments – from gluing quarters down for the tourists to try and pick up to playing cards before work, he enjoyed everyone there throughout the years.

Richard never missed the yearly trip up north to hunt, starting in the 1950s right up to 2024. Richard enjoyed the many friends and time spent gunning for the "Big One, “and enjoyed hunting in Tatnic with his many cousins and friends. As kids “we did not know if we were hunting or performing military maneuvers to chase the deer.”

Richard enjoyed going to the horse track with Ray, Rick, Roland, Martin, Al, Charlie, Knotty, and many others. Win or lose, they all had a good laugh.

Richard is survived by his wife, Jean Stevens; sons Richard, Jr., Eric, and Tim and wife Renee; grandchildren Raleigh, Nicole, Mia and Nora; as well as six great-grandchildren.

We would like to thank the employees at York Hospital and Gosnell Hospice Care for their care and thoughtfulness at a trying time.

At the request of Richard, there will be no formal service.

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