Richard C. Wood

Richard C. Wood
1925-2024

GRAY: Richard (Dick) Wood, son of Gladys C. Wood born March 23, 1925 in St. Louis, MO
passed away per his wishes at his farm in Gray, Maine on September 14, 2024.
Dick is predeceased by his mother and his wife, Natalie S. Wood and is survived by his two
sons, Gary (Carol) Wood and Wayne (Kathy) Wood and his daughter, Wendy (Paul) Gallagher,
his four grandchildren; Alison Wood, Jeff (Autumn) Wood, Lynn (Derek Gilbert) Gallagher and
Greg (Thea) Gallagher and four great grandchildren; Olivia and Delilah Gallagher, Anson and
Charlotte Wood.
Richard was a veteran USMC of World War II (Pacific Theater), 50 year 4-H leader, life
member of American Legion Post #86, three term Gray Town Council member and dedicated
volunteer of multiple federal, state and local committees.
The family wishes to express their thanks for the excellent care provided by Beacon Hospice and
Amedisys and a very special thank you to Sharon Hatch, personal assistant, caregiver and friend
to Richard for the past year, without whom we would have been lost.
Per his wishes there will be no services. Donations in his memory can be made to American
Legion Post #86 (P. O. Box 428 Gray, ME 04039) or Maine 4-H Foundation https://extension.umaine.edu/4hfoundation/donate/
 

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