LEWISTON — Richard Albert “Frenchie” Denis, 81, of Hebron died Monday, May 21, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston.

He was born April 15, 1937, in Lewiston, the son of Philomene and Frank Denis. He participated in Boy Scouts as a youth and was altar boy several years for Saints Peters and Paul Church.

He worked at BIW for 30 years. He also served in the Maine Army National Guard for 26 years.

He was predeceased by his parents.

He is survived by his loving wife, Angie M. Denis, of Hebron; sister, Lorraine Levesque, of Greene; brother, Ray Denis, of Henderson, Nev.; children Matthew, David and Andrew; and stepchildren Priscilla and Ricky; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Richard “Frenchie” Denis