He was born in Biddeford on Dec. 28, 1958, the son of Jean Paul and Margaret Lebel Poulin, and was educated in Meriden and Wolcott, Connecticut schools.
Richard worked as an auto body repairman in the local area for several years. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, collecting gem rocks and the company of his niece and nephew.
Richard is survived by: his mother and dad, Margaret Lebel Brush and her husband Lee, of Biddeford; one sister, Diane Lynn Bishop and her husband Glenn, of Biddeford; one nephew, Jacob Matthew Tatro of Waterboro; and one niece, Chelsea Marie Tatro of Old Orchard Beach.
A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, at St. Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. To share condolences online, please visit www.HopeMemorial.com.
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