TRIBUTES

Today was his birthday, and I realized that it'd been a very long time since I'd heard from him. It was a shock to learn that he'd passed away five years ago. He was a family member's pastor, so we got to know each other some before my family member passed away. We exchanged Christmas cards and email for a couple years after my loved one passed, and I found him to be a very caring and compassionate person. I didn't actually know that he'd served in the US Navy until reading his obituary today.

Thank you for your service to our Lord and country, Pastor Rick.

Here is his obituary:

"Richard Robert Dubuc (1946-2020)
by Nathan Davis
October 14, 2020
1 min read
Richard Robert Dubuc

STRONG – Richard Robert Dubuc, 74, of Strong, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020.

He was born on April 18, 1946, in Biddeford, the son of the late Henry and Maria (Rheaume) Dubuc, and little brother “Ricky” to his late sisters Simone and Rita.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in the Vietnam War aboard the USS Brooke.

On Jan. 30, 1971, he married Linda Louise Dickinson. Rick retired from Hannaford in 2004, after nearly forty years of employment with the company. After his retirement, he became Reverend of Mountain View Bible Church in New Vineyard. His dedication to his church and parishioners was matched only by his love and devotion to his late wife Linda who passed away in 2012. Throughout the years, he enjoyed spending time outdoors, be it camping with family, hiking or cutting firewood.

Rick is survived by his three sons, Keith of Strong, Glenn of Oakland, Pete and wife Sarah of South Portland; one granddaughter, Brittany; and two grandsons, Bowen and Noah.

According to Rick’s wishes and current health guidelines, a private burial will be held at the Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Road, in Augusta. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938."

Obituary source: https://dailybulldog.com/obituaries/richard-robert-dubuc-1946-2020/