Title
Mr.
Last Name
Tarr
First Name
Richard
Middle Name
E
Maiden Name
Nick Name
Place of Birth
Dexter, ME
Date of Birth
1947-01-07
Place of Death
Auburn, ME
Date of Death
2022-11-03
Publication
BDN 2022-11-08
Obituary
Dexter and Waterville - Richard Tarr, 75, died November 3, 2022, at Androscoggin Hospice in Auburn. He was born January 7, 1947, in Dexter, a son of Howard and Gladys (Hall) Tarr. He attended Corinna schools and was employed at Dexter Shoe Company for 37 years. After the factory, closed he worked 10 years at Hannaford's in Waterville. He loved Halloween and Christmas and will be remembered for his home decorations. He also collected coffee mugs from every state. Richard is survived by a brother, Donald Tarr of Florida; 2 sisters, Phyllis Cleaves of Dexter, and Sharon Smith of Winslow; several nieces and nephews; several grandnieces and grandnephews; and his cat, Ruby. A graveside committal service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Dexter, with the Rev. Lyman Curtis officiating. Those who wish may leave written condolences at CrosbyNeal.com. To send flowers to the family of Richard E. Tarr, please visit Tribute Store. Published on November 8, 2022