BIDDEFORD — Kurt David Sewell, 51, of Biddeford, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 at the Gosnell Hospice, after a sudden illness.
Kurt had a full life and shared his smiling, blue-grey eyes, “funny noises” and memorable phrases with everyone he met. His passions in life were his conversations with others, sharing, and adding to his “coin collection” and using them in his jackpot, and his magic rock collection.
His life’s mission appears to have been to teach us all to take time to really know and enjoy the uniqueness we all have to share.
Kurt was preceded in death by: his parents, William “Bill” Sherman Sewell and Margaret “Peg” B. Sewell, and Dr. A. Dewey Richards and Emily Richards.
His strength, determination and perseverance throughout his life’s journey will forever be remembered by his loving siblings and their families: Lindy Sewell Cluff, Sherman Sewell, Alan Sewell, Thomas Sewell, Susan Richards Finch, Michael Richards, Donna Richards Cotton, Cathie Richards Hill, and Daniel and John Richards; Uncle Richard “Dick” Sewell and his wife Kim Gordon; his nephew, Kyle Cluff, with whom he had a special relationship; several nieces and nephews.
Most importantly, Kurt will be remembered by a wonderful group of patient, supportive and caring professional caretakers and agencies throughout the State of Maine; including Elizabeth Levinson Center, Bangor; LEAF, Fairfield; Hilltop in Waterville; Waban in Sanford; and for the past 16 years, “his home” at Community Partners Greenhill residence and Creative Works Systems of Biddeford.
Arrangements for a “Don’t Break My Heart Darlin” celebration will be held at Johnson Funeral Home, 26 Market St., North Berwick, on Monday, Dec. 22 from 4-6 p.m. with a prayer service held at 5:30 p.m. In honor or Kurt, please wear bright blue, his favorite color. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial donation in his name to Community Partners ”“ Greenhill residence, 1 Green St., Biddeford, ME 04005; or the Gosnell Memorial Hospice, 11 Hunnewell Road, Scarborough, ME 04074; as appreciation for the amazing relief they bring to families and loved ones. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick. Condolences may be made at www.johnsonfuneralhomeme.com.
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