WALDOBORO — Richard “Dick” F. Phillips, 81, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023.

Dick was born on July 17, 1941, to Frank Phillips and Hope Hammond in Warwick, Rhode Island. Dick grew up in Rhode Island where he attended local schools and the University of Rhode Island. On July 4, 1966, Dick married Joan D. Plourde. They had 53 years of marriage until Joan’s passing in 2020.

Dick began working for New England Milk Producers in 1964 as a field representative. He covered Southern New England, Maine, and Eastern New York. In 1977 he moved to Maine working as a regional hauling coordinator and field supervisor. He maintained his position as field supervisor until his retirement in 2003. Dick loved his work and said, “It was never a job, it was a way of life and a pleasant one” Dick was highly respected by his co-workers and dairy farmers he worked with over the years. Dick was “old school” and very organized, reliable, and trustworthy.

Dick loved being outside on his tractor. He enjoyed family trips to Rangeley. He enjoyed raising cattle and showing them at several Maine fairs. Although not a fan of horses, he loved “Ollie,” his daughter’s beloved horse.

Dick was predeceased by his parents and his wife, Joan D. Phillips.

Dick is survived by his daughter, Deborah Murray; son, David Phillips; grandchildren Zachary Durkee and wife Pam of Massachusetts, John John Murray of Waldoboro; great grandchildren Fallon and Jake Durkee of Massachusetts and Garrett and Amaya Murray of Waldoboro.

A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from 5-7 p.m., as Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main Street, Waldoboro.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 11 a.m., at the Orff’s Corner Cemetery in Waldoboro.

Hall’s of Waldoboro has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences, visit their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.