Richard E. Fennelly, Sr.

Richard E. Fennelly, Sr., 81, died May 17, 2012 at a Bar Harbor health care facility. He was born in Bar Harbor, Jan. 19, 1931, the son of Thomas and Clara (Turner) Fennelly, Sr.

Richard attended Pemetic High School, Southwest Harbor. He was a Korean War era veteran and a member of the Trenton VFW, Post #207.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Donna Marie (Hopkins); five sons, Mark Dykes and his wife, Nita, Richard, Jr, and his wife, Deirdre, Michael and his wife, Diane, Chris and his wife, Theresa, and William all of Lamoine; one daughter, Vicki Sitton and her husband, Lester of Lamoine; grandchildren, Brandi Candage, Brynn Kimball, Cassina Kimball, Sarah Fennelly, Katrina Fennelly, Kristi Fennelly, Shawn MacGregor, Jacob Fennelly, Angelique Longstaff, Richard Fennelly,III, Nathan Fennelly, Amanda Fennelly, Jill Grindberg, Spencer Dykes; many great grandchildren; brothers, Thomas Everett, Jr. and his wife, Winifred of Bangor, and Andrew Lee of Claremont, NH.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Janet (Fennelly) Gray and Carole (Fennelly) Clark.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 21, 2012 at East Lamoine Cemetery, Lamoine. Immediately following the services a reception will be held at the Elk’s Lodge, 317 High Street, Ellsworth.

Gifts in Richard’s memory may be made to East Lamoine Cemetery Assoc., 274 Jordan River Rd., Lamoine, ME 04605.

Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald, 113 Franklin St., Ellsworth, Maine. Condolences may be expressed at www. jordanfernald.com

Written by John & Lesley Kane & Family, May 17, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Donna and the family at this time of sorrow. He will be missed by all, especially those who loved him.

Written by Kelly Fennelly, May 17, 2012

Donna, words cannot even begin to express our sorrow at the loss of Uncle Dick. You and all the family are in both Joshua's and my thoughts. Find comfort in the fact that he is no longer suffering.

Written by Terry James, May 17, 2012

Aunt Donna and family, I am thinking of all of you and how many good memories I have of Uncle Dick and how much we will all miss him. I love you all.

Written by Robert & Laureen Leland, May 17, 2012

Donna we are very sorry for your loss but now he is not suffering anymore. We hope your memories will hold Dick close to you heart.

Laureen & Robert

Written by Diane Clark, May 18, 2012

So sorry to hear about your father-in-law Diane. Sending prayers and lots of love. Love ya, Diane and Trinity!

Written by Betty(Clark) Robertson, May 19, 2012

Sorry so to hear about Dick, I will remember all the memories we had when you all lived by us. Dick won't be suffering anymore, hes at peace now. love you all Betty

Written by Sharon Buck, May 20, 2012

To All of the Fennelly Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of the times we visited

with your family (Sharon). I'm sure your memories will keep Dick close in your

hearts. I believe he is in a better place, that we all will experience at

some time in our journey... I hope he has reconnected with my father , where

there is no more suffering as we know it.

You are in our thoughts & prayers at this difficult time,

The Herbert Buck, Sr. Family: Ann, Sharon, Rhonda, Herb Jr.& Lynne

Written by Sharon Buck, May 20, 2012

To All of the Fennelly Family,

We were sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of visiting with

your family (Sharon). Your memories of Dick will keep him close in your hearts

until you meet again. I hope that he has reconnected with my father, where there

is no suffering as we know it.

You are in our thoughts & prayers at this difficult time,

The Herbert Buck Sr. Family : Ann, Sharon, Rhonda, Herb Jr. & Lynne

Written by Sharon Buck, May 20, 2012

To The Fennelly Family,

We were sorry to see the loss in your family. I have fond memories of us visiting your family (Sharon). Your memories will keep Dick close in your hearts
until you meet again. I hope he has reconnected with my father, there will be no
suffering as we know it.
Our Thoughts & Prayers are With You,

The Herbert Buck Sr.Family: Ann, Sharon, Rhonda, Herb Jr. & Lynne

Written by Sharon Buck, May 20, 2012

To The Fennelly Family,
We were sorry to see your recent loss. I (Sharon) have fond memories of visiting with your family. Memories of Dick will keep him close in your hearts,
until you meet again. I hope he has reconnected with my father, where there is
no suffering as we know it.
Our Thoughts & Prayers Are With You,
The Herbert Buck Sr. Family : Ann, Sharon, Rhonda, Herb Jr. & Lynne

Written by Steve Shepard, May 21, 2012

To my friend Richard II
The grief of loss will pass, as it has for all of us who have lost our parents. In time, I'm sure your memories of your father will turn to the good times you shared and all he did for his family.
My condolences--Steve

Written by Ann Nicholson, May 21, 2012

Donna,

I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I send to you and your family my condolences.

Ann Nicholson (Bill Nicholson's sister in California)

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