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Richard Jackson Moseley

Date of Death: August 27, 2024

Date of Birth: January 21, 1943

Biography:

Richard J. Moseley, 81 of Harpswell ME, passed away peacefully on August 27,2024 surrounded by his family at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, ME.

Richard was born January 21,1943 in Waterbury, CT.

He graduated from Cheshire High School, Cheshire, CT; The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY; and University of Maine, Orono, ME.

He married Anne Elizabeth Pierce July 17,1972 and they shared 52 years of marriage and together raised 8 children.

Most of Richard's working years were in the Hospitality Industry.  After time spent in the Army National Guard he worked at Chuck Wagon, The Stowe House, Colby College, Howard Johnsons, Pot Luck Restaurant and Catering, Regional Hospital, Maine Region 10 Vocational School (as an educator), The Auburn Colony, The Harpswell Inn, and Woodlanding Management and Cottage Rentals.

 His other interests included Harpswell Center Real Estate, President of The Harpswell Business Association, Member and Deacon of the Elijah Kellogg Church, Board Member of the Harpswell Anchor, Hillcrest Cemetery Board Member, Board Member of Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, and part time driver for the Brunswick Explorer.  Richard also devoted several years of leadership to the Boy Scouts of America.

 He liked to follow NASCAR racing, antique and collector cars, local history, quality time with his grandchildren, and watching the birds, boats, and water from their home at Lookout Point on Middle Bay.

 Preceded by infant son Dain Moseley and stepson Gregory Rancourt.  Richard is survived by his wife Anne, four sons David and Jason MacLelland, Jeremy, and Zachary Moseley and two step daughters Nancy King and Laurie Hardy, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The internment will be private, for family only. A celebration of life will be held on October 19,2024 at 11:00 at the Elijah Kellogg Church at 917 Harpswell Neck Road in Harpswell. A Pot Luck reception will follow in the community hall of the church.  Please bring a dish to pass.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a tax-deductible donation in Richard's memory to Harpswell Aging at Home, PO Box 25, Harpswell, ME. 04079.