Title	Mr.
Last Name	Gudroe
First Name	Richard
Middle Name	Keith
Maiden Name
Nick Name
Place of Birth	Dexter, ME
Date of Birth	1937-01-10
Place of Death
Date of Death	2022-02-18
Publication	BDN 2022-02-21
Obituary	DEXTER - Richard Keith Gudroe, 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 18, 2022. Keith was born January 10, 1937, in Dexter, the youngest son of Richard and Clarabelle (Wingate) Gudroe. He attended Dexter schools and married his soulmate, Madeline "Tiny" (Judkins) Gudroe, in December 1955. They were married for 45 years before her death in 2001. He worked as Highway Foreman for the Town of Dexter. An avid farmer, he was known for providing the piglets to area pig scrambles each summer. He instilled many qualities into his family, a strong work ethic, homestead ingenuity and a love of all animals. Keith was a member of the Charleston Church and was proud of his role at the welcoming center. He was well known for his sense of humor, charming personality and loved having visitors. He is survived by 4 sons, Rodney and wife, Barbara, of Palmyra, Richard "Dickie" and fiancée, Cindy of Dexter, Michael and wife, Denise, of Garland, and Domino of Dexter; 11 grandchildren, Amy, Mandee (Barry), Jamie (Willie), Elijah (Nicole), Noah (Caroline), Michael (Destiny), Justin (Sam), Shekinah, Sasha, Whitney and Zachary; 28 great-grandchildren; and 2 very special friends, Dave and Linda Clukey. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a son, Jimmy, daughter-in-law, Patti; and brothers, Floyd, Cecil and Ernest. The family would like to thank the staff at SVH and Dr. John Baker for their exceptional care. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 24, at Charleston Church, 185 Main Road, Charleston, with refreshments to follow. Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Spring burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter. Those who wish may leave written condolences at CrosbyNeal.com. Published on February 21, 2022